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2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI has 8 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Other
81
Engine
28
Structure
22
Electrical
21
Powertrain
18
Visibility
14
Fuel System
10
Steering
8
Suspension
8
Airbags
7
Brakes
6
Lights
3

8

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 12, 2024STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSFailure of wheel speed sensor in front right wheel. This is the THIRD time I have had a wheel speed ...
Jan 17, 2024STEERING,POWER TRAINI am facing an issue with my car where it tends to roll back even when it's in park, regardless of w...
Nov 14, 2023STEERINGThe Clock Spring Assembly on my vehicle failed. In May 2023 Volkswagen of America issued an exte...
Dec 3, 2021STEERING,AIR BAGSFaulty clock spring causing passenger airbag warning and loss of steering wheel controls, ie: horn, ...
Aug 27, 2021STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELSThe vehicle had been making mild clunking noises for some time (at least 2.5 years) during some comb...
Nov 13, 2020STEERING,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTSFAILED CLOCKSPRING AT 37500 MILES AND NOT OFFERED WARRANTY REPLACEMENT..I CAN PROVIDE DEALER SERVICE...
May 27, 2019STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKESWHILE IN THE NUMBER 2 LANE ON THE FREEWAY, USING CRUISE CONTROL, WE APPROACHED A SEMI TRUCK IN THE N...
Jan 18, 2018STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUM...

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