Volkswagen GolfModel year report

2023 Volkswagen Golf Problems

Complaints: 11filed with NHTSA
Median mileage: —no mileage reported
Recalls: 0campaigns on record
Trend: Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2023 Volkswagen Golf (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2023 Volkswagen Golf. The part named most often is electrical system, with 6 complaints (55% of the total), followed by back-over prevention (3) and engine (2). NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 46 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 11 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Electrical system6 55%
Back-over prevention (rear camera)3 27%
Engine2 18%
Forward collision avoidance2 18%
Brakes1 9.1%
Exterior lighting1 9.1%
Fuel system1 9.1%
Other or unknown1 9.1%
Transmission and drivetrain1 9.1%
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)1 9.1%

Example complaints

Electrical system: “Having consistent issues with safety features and infotainment system that locks up with errors. Since new my VW Gti has been experiencing drivers' assistants' issues. At times the backup camera does not work. At times the the whole infotainment system will have various different errors that prevent any of the safety features to be turned on. The errors don't easily go away unless turning off the car and trying to restart it all.”

NHTSA complaint #11547917, filed 2023-10

Back-over prevention (rear camera): “2023 GTI’s rear camera, cross traffic sensors and parking sensors not functioning as Infotainment system controls these systems, and is consistently blacking out and showing errors. Had VW in for several services and dealer told me it’s a VW Software issue. Hence, this issue is likely systemic. Considering it renders the backup camera intermittently non functional I consider this a big safety problem. VW needs to address this issue immediately and issue a TSB or a fix. Many owners having same issue. …”

NHTSA complaint #11498753, filed 2022-12

Engine: “This car should be under an active recall for 2022/2023 Volkswagen GTI/R due to insecurely installed radiator. But it's not listed somehow. The radiator was loose and caused rupture in coolant hose, and loss of coolant.”

NHTSA complaint #11493796, filed 2022-11

Forward collision avoidance: “Infotainment system fails to start/load. Infotainment screen provides multiple error messages such and “component protection active” and/ or “you can activate this function at dealer” and subsequently becomes inoperable, including multiple safety related features: Back up/ rear view camera freezes image or does not turn on at all. Autonomous emergency braking (front assist) fail light comes on. Park distance control fail light comes on. Have been to the VW dealer on two different occasions for these issues specifically and the systems and problems not resolved. …”

NHTSA complaint #11559395, filed 2023-12

Complaints by year filed

This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2023 Volkswagen Golf in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 46 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

10249136Jan 11, 2024Electrical system. Addressing Cybersecurity or Vehicle Hack concerns
10243931Oct 5, 2023Electrical system. In certain vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, the shift knob could become detached during use. If this happens, the shift knob can be replaced immediately and this issue does not affect…
10243932Oct 4, 2023Electrical system. In certain vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, the shift knob could become detached during use. If this happens, the shift knob can be replaced immediately and this issue does not affect…
10243299Sep 28, 2023Equipment. VW Engine oil quality standards
10242897Sep 7, 2023Equipment. Battery Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000VAS Charger. Update Tool terminology
10242898Sep 5, 2023Engine cooling. Flushing an R1234YF A/C circuit using a flush machine
10242894Sep 5, 2023Equipment. Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting
10241177Aug 21, 2023Engine cooling. Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards
10241198Aug 3, 2023Equipment. Helpline & Parts Dept. contact information.
10239663Jul 21, 2023Equipment, Electrical system. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.

See all 46 bulletins →

Other model years of the Volkswagen Golf

Year	Complaints	Median mi	Recalls	Crash ★	MPG	Score (50 = typical)	Trend
2023	11	—	0	—	—	—	Too new
2022	81	200	0	—	—	42 · Typical	Falling
2021	7	—	1	5	33	—	Not enough data
2020	6	8,590	2	5	32	—	Not enough data
2019	63	556	6	5	32	71 · More	Rising
2018	29	3,300	6	5	29	21 · Fewer	Rising
2017	117	24,306	5	5	29	53 · Typical	Stable
2016	85	30,000	9	5	29	45 · Typical	Stable
2015	131	19,500	12	5	29	83 · More	Stable
2014	12	36,611	5	—	26	—	Not enough data
2013	43	50,000	5	—	26	12 · Fewer	Falling
2012	48	17,775	6	—	26	50 · Typical	Falling
2011	110	28,000	6	—	27	82 · More	Falling
2010	70	33,800	4	—	26	50 · Typical	Falling
2006	12	70,000	1	—	24	—	Not enough data
2005	19	62,400	2	—	24	—	Falling
2004	28	47,233	2	—	24	Not compared (before 2008)	Stable
2003	26	69,152	2	—	24	Not compared (before 2008)	Falling
2002	74	59,720	3	—	24	Not compared (before 2008)	Rising
2001	116	65,300	5	—	24	Not compared (before 2008)	Falling
2000	88	60,000	5	—	24	Not compared (before 2008)	Stable
1999	64	71,000	4	—	24	Not compared (before 2008)	Stable
1998	18	66,000	1	—	24	—	Stable
1997	7	80,500	0	—	24	—	Not enough data
1995	43	202,800	4	—	24	Not compared (before 2008)	Stable
1994	41	72,000	4	—	24	Not compared (before 2008)	Stable
1993	7	—	4	—	22	—	Not enough data
1992	6	—	1	—	25	—	Not enough data
1991	8	—	2	—	25	—	Not enough data
1990	10	83,000	4	—	25	—	Not enough data
1989	17	65,000	3	—	25	—	Stable
1988	9	—	5	—	25	—	Not enough data
1986	13	—	4	—	26	—	Not enough data
1985	10	—	5	—	25	—	Not enough data

All Volkswagen Golf model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2023 Volkswagen Golf have?

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2023 Volkswagen Golf as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2023 Volkswagen Golf is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 6 complaints (55% of the total), followed by back-over prevention with 3.

Has the 2023 Volkswagen Golf been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.