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2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen has 12 NHTSA steering complaints and 1 steering-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen

Other
32
Electrical
31
Airbags
23
Engine
17
Powertrain
17
Structure
16
Suspension
15
Steering
12
Fuel System
5
Speed Control
5
Brakes
5
Visibility
3
Wheels
3

12

Complaints

1

Recalls

2

Injuries Reported

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

Steering Recalls

18V464000

STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf and Golf Sportwagen vehicles. The build of silicate on ...

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 8, 2025STEERINGWhile operating my 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen, the ignition key becomes stuck in the steering c...
Sep 4, 2024STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINEThe emissions modification calibration by Volkswagen causes the coolant to be exposed to elevated te...
Aug 3, 2023STEERINGOne night I started hearing a crunching noise while I was turning my wheel at low speeds. I backed o...
Apr 3, 2022STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ENGINEDriving 65 mph down highway vehicle shut off with no warning. Fault code shows defective injector ...
Mar 21, 2022STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSAfter turning on the vehicle, I turned the steering wheel and heard a click, then the airbag malfunc...
Aug 20, 2019STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSTEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE WITH CLOCK SPRING FAILED,/ MILES ON CAR 54302. ALL BUTTONS ON STEE...
May 20, 2019STEERING,AIR BAGSKEPT HEARING A CLICKING NOISE WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL. TODAY WHEN BACKING INTO A PARKING SPOT, T...
Feb 1, 2019STEERING,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHERCLOCK SPRING FAILED AT 52,000 MILES--AFFECTING BOTH THE AIRBAG AND HORN. VW REFUSED TO REIMBURSE ME...
Mar 1, 2018STEERING,AIR BAGSTAKATA RECALL- 2015 GTI. TURNED CAR ON AT 5:30 AFTER WORK AND AIRBAG ERROR LIGHT CAME ON, NO CONTROL...
Oct 11, 2017STEERING,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHERSTEERING COLUMN CONTROL MECHANISM, AIR BAG SENSOR, LOCK MECHANISM. SAW AN ARTICLE POSTED LAST WEEK A...
Aug 27, 2015STEERING,POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE TO 30...
Jun 13, 2015STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKESUNSAFE 110N SR-43 OFF RAMP

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