2017 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the air bags of the 2017 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen, 8% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,000 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.
“Airbag light on and failed usb port with no applecarplay access failed usb port noted while car in motion advised clockspring failure- stated not recall or warranty- received letter in mail regarding recall 2018 but none noted as current. Internet shows many issues with vw clockspring was advised it did not pertain to my VIN #. Obviously it does!”
NHTSA complaint #11258006, filed 2019-09, 36,000 miles“Steering wheel Clock Spring has failed at 76,000 miles. Heard an clicking sound when turning leading up to issue, then a POP sound. Airbags, horn, cruise control, and other wheel controls all dead. I see this is a common problem, obviously a bad part from VW, and a MOJOR safety risk since Airbag will not deploy. This should be a recall, or free repair when it breaks at least, no reason this part should ever fail.”
NHTSA complaint #11576160, filed 2024-03Related service bulletins
- 11034621Jun 11, 2026Inquiries
- 11030826Mar 2, 2026The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent warning regarding counterfeit replacement airbag inflators that are being installed in used…
- 10231584Feb 2, 2023VW contact when reporting a Airbag or Pyrotechnic safety belt deployment. Update to model year applicability.
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2017 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen
15 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsLane departure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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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