2015 Volkswagen Golf Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 131 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 114,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2015 Volkswagen Golf, 2% of the 131 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 114,750 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Golf. The contact noticed that the fuel pump would frequent stop while fueling the vehicle. The contact then stated that while his vehicle was being driven by a valet, fuel began to pour out of the fuel tank while on an incline. The valet attendant managed to drive the vehicle down a decline which stopped the leak. Despite the failure, the contact was able to drive the vehicle home. The vehicle was then driven to a dealer where a diagnostic test was performed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11495757, filed 2022-12, 115,000 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Golf. The contact stated that the vehicle jumped the curb while driving, but he was able to regain control. The driver turned off the vehicle and restarted it. Recently, while reversing out of a parking spot and placing the vehicle into drive, there was sudden acceleration, and he crashed into a fence in front of the dumpsters. The brake pedal was applied, but the vehicle continued to accelerate. The contact's neighbor was jumping up and down in front of my vehicle, waving his arms; the driver was able to stop approximately six feet in front of his neighbor. …”
NHTSA complaint #11708381, filed 2026-01, 114,500 miles“Letter from senator brown on behalf of constituent regarding his dissatisfaction with the Volkswagen group of america following the purchase of his jetta tdi (attn: john patterson). The consumer stated Volkswagen deliberately added software to deceive its owners.”
NHTSA complaint #10850575, filed 2016-03Related recalls
- 15V705000Oct 26, 2015Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen…Covers: Volkswagen Golf 2015–2016, Passat 2015–2016, Jetta 2015–2016 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10250798Feb 22, 2024VW Engine oil quality standards
- 10245607Nov 22, 2023VW Engine oil quality standards
- 10241177Aug 21, 2023Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards
- 10239653Jul 10, 2023Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
- 10238305Jun 26, 2023Correct engine oil level during Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI)
- 10238307Jun 20, 2023Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards, updated to include model year 2024.
- 10238306Jun 20, 2023Engine Oil Consumption Measurement Instruction and Work sheet.
- 10238300Jun 15, 2023Gasoline quality information in regards to gasoline engine performance.
- 10238297Jun 15, 2023Diagnostic Aid for engine misfire.
- 10237427May 30, 2023Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 14 | 17% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 2% |
| 2011 | 11 | 10% |
| 2010 | 9 | 13% |
| 2006 | 2 | 17% |
| 2005 | 2 | 11% |
| 2004 | 4 | 14% |
| 2003 | 1 | 4% |
| 2002 | 13 | 18% |
| 2001 | 23 | 20% |
| 2000 | 13 | 15% |
| 1999 | 16 | 25% |
| 1998 | 3 | 17% |
| 1995 | 4 | 9% |
| 1994 | 2 | 5% |
| 1993 | 2 | 29% |
| 1991 | 1 | 13% |
| 1989 | 3 | 18% |
| 1988 | 1 | 11% |
| 1985 | 2 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2015 Volkswagen Golf
26 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsFuel system
22 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsWheels
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Volkswagen Golf
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology