2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 8%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,836miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen, 8% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,836 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When stationary, driver's front door handle sticks or jams, making entry or exit difficult at times. We have had this repaired at the dealership before, but is apparently reoccurring. This hinders entry & exit and could very well make quick entry or exit more problematic in urgent or emergency situations. One such urgent situation is trying to get into or out of our vehicle when parked along a busy city street before traffic arrives. I don't know what specific part is involved, outside that the door handle appears to be the issue. This appears to happen in any weather.”
NHTSA complaint #11387610, filed 2021-01, 30,000 miles“Leaking sunroof - Volkswagen will not warranty. Purchased my vehicle 2 year ago as a brand new vehicle. This vw Golf Sportwagen was part of the diesel emission recall and I purchased it after they released the vehicles as a brand new vehicle. Less than 200 miles on the vehicle. Had a headliner stain from water leakage. Vehicle sat in a lot for 2 years unmoved near trees which likely caused the leak. Dealership replaced headliner. 1 year later I noticed a large stain in the back near rear hatch. Researched issue and may with same mk7 body having same issues. …”
NHTSA complaint #11221746, filed 2019-06, 177 miles“March 10, 2019 beginning on 12/08/2016, my vw has been to service for a leaking sunroof 4 times (the car was less than 3.5 years old!). The water has filled the spare tire/subwoofer well full, dripped through the lighting and electrical switches of the roof, drained into the dash and shifter as well as my lap while driving. And it presents so much moisture in the car the windows will not defog with the A/C on. Vw maintenance departments always blame me for debris clogging the roof drains. I've since been informed of two tsbs on this roof addressing the flawed engineering. …”
NHTSA complaint #11185625, filed 2019-03, 16,000 miles“Gearshift surround has foil plating over plastic. Plating flakes off at entry point to storage cubby causing razor cuts in hand and fingers. This can happen whether driving or stationary.”
NHTSA complaint #11330850, filed 2020-06, 60,040 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11010024Oct 30, 2024Lack of paint under roof
- 11008846Sep 12, 2024Wind & Water Leak Checking
- 10252087Mar 26, 2024In some sunroof-equipped vehicles, the front sunroof drains can become blocked with moist debris. If this happens, water could leak into the passenger compartment. Expiration…
- 10232117Feb 20, 2023Strut or Shock leak assessment.
- 10220342Sep 6, 2022update to required vehicle wash shampoo.
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen
18 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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