2016 Volkswagen Golf Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 85 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2016 Volkswagen Golf, 2% of the 85 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen GOLF. The contact stated that the sun roof malfunctioned and caused water to enter the vehicle. The vehicle was taken numerous times to an unknown Volkswagen dealer. The dealer replaced the sun roof sealant, but the failure was not corrected. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the sun roof rack needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 7,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11018861, filed 2017-08, 7,000 miles“While driving down the highway around 60 mph, nowhere near any other vehicles or pedestrians, the sunroof spontaneously shattered. The break goes outward/upward from the cabin.”
NHTSA complaint #11514895, filed 2023-04Related service bulletins
- 10249414Jan 18, 2024A/C Compressor leak diagnosis
- 10245617Nov 13, 2023Reporting procedure for A/C compressor replacement regardless of the reason for failure. Update to model year applicability and new warranty GFF labor operation number
- 10243301Sep 28, 2023This Document informs dealers on the Sunroof Class Action Limited Warranty Extension revision. Revised to include info on how to proceed with vehicles not applicable to the…
- 10243298Sep 28, 2023This Document informs dealers on the Sunroof Class Action Limited Warranty Extension FAQ for commonly asked questions. Revised to include info on how to proceed with vehicles not…
- 10241197Aug 22, 2023This Document informs dealers on the Sunroof Class Action Limited Warranty Extension FAQ for commonly asked questions
- 10241196Aug 22, 2023This Document informs dealers on the Sunroof Class Action Limited Warranty Extension
- 10227819Dec 9, 2022Panoramic Sunroof Frame - Closure notification
- 10226226Nov 10, 2022A/C requirements, update to model year applicability.
- 10217846Aug 11, 2022Additional instruction before replacing A/C compressor. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
- 10212136May 18, 2022Cleaning of Heating and Ventilation system, Updated to include additional model year applicability and cost of cleaning solution in warranty table.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 9% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 5 | 4% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 4% |
| 2002 | 7 | 9% |
| 2001 | 13 | 11% |
| 2000 | 20 | 23% |
| 1999 | 8 | 13% |
| 1998 | 2 | 11% |
| 1997 | 1 | 14% |
| 1995 | 2 | 5% |
| 1994 | 3 | 7% |
| 1992 | 1 | 17% |
| 1991 | 3 | 38% |
| 1990 | 1 | 10% |
| 1989 | 4 | 24% |
| 1988 | 3 | 33% |
| 1986 | 3 | 23% |
| 1985 | 4 | 40% |
Other parts of the 2016 Volkswagen Golf
32 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Volkswagen Golf
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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