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2017 Volkswagen Golf Electrical system Problems

Complaints
10about this part
Share
9%of 117 total for the year
Median mileage
2,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the electrical system of the 2017 Volkswagen Golf, 9% of the 117 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,500 miles. 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.

“For the past 2+ years, I will have had this car 3 years in nov.2019, and for the past 2 yrs+ the dealer has not found the trouble with the driver's side seatbelt sensor coming on for no reason. It comes on while driving, the ldriver's side seatbelt light comes on and the sensor starts beeping - the worst was over a half hour straight while driving home. It has happened on city streets- cannot recall it on highway driving. In the last few months the seatbelt unit was replaced- but the lights and beeping has returned. I am now thinking it may be the seat - sensor. Not the belt. …”

NHTSA complaint #11209670, filed 2019-05, 21,500 miles

“The sunroof leaks water from all four counters into the vehicle: headliner, seats, carpet and dashboard. Warning signals/errors messages: air bag, traction, engine light. 2500 miles on vehicle purchased 3/18 new. The vehicle was parked in a driveway during a major rain storm.”

NHTSA complaint #11102380, filed 2018-06, 2,500 miles

“Driving my 2017Golf the check engine light came on. The light was steady. I called my dealer and got it in for service. They report to me that the Thermostat housing needs to be replaced and oxygen sensors need replacing also. I just had the manifold replaced 6 weeks ago. I found on line that this is a common problem . Why isn’t this a Recall Repair?”

NHTSA complaint #11735790, filed 2026-05

“Car will stutter and stall. Usually after multiple short trips (5 stops and starts) in a short period of time (2 hours). 1 min/1000 gauge is fluttering around 0.75 on gauge when stopped. When car stalls it can be when pulling out at a stop sign. It will stall when gas is applied and then I need to coast around a corner. Occasionally the car will stall out when driving between 20 and 30 miles per hour. When this happens it is extremely dangerous because I am driving in traffic and need to pull over to the side of the road. …”

NHTSA complaint #11502182, filed 2023-01

“I have been having rear cameras for quite some time. The first time I took it to the dealer they could not find any issues and told me to take pictures. I did, plenty of them. Monday 10-27 2025 I took it in again for the gas tank issue and camera issue. Being disabled due to serious spine issues I had to minimize waiting time. The dealer preformed a radio update per 91-19-02 & MIB2 composition & discovered media info system malfunctions. I am currently under VW extended warranty 10 year 100000 mi but they charged me $225.00 for the update. This is exactly the same issue for recall #91SB. …”

NHTSA complaint #11696492, filed 2025-10

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2023655%
20221114%
2021343%
2020233%
201958%
201827%
2017109%
201689%
20151814%
201418%
2013716%
2012613%
20111816%
201057%
200618%
2005211%
2004414%
2003415%
20021115%
20011513%
200056%
1999914%
1998528%
19951228%
1994922%
1993343%
1992117%
1991338%
1990220%
1989212%
1988222%
198618%

Other parts of the 2017 Volkswagen Golf

Fuel system
56 complaints
Engine
18 complaints
Other or unknown
12 complaints
Body and structure
8 complaints
Air bags
7 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 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