Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen has 7 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
7
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated June 20, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2025 | ENGINE | Junction between thermostat and water pump failed leading to total loss of coolant. At the time I wa... |
| May 14, 2023 | ENGINE | The EPC light has been continuously coming on for almost a year. It has been taken to the dealership... |
| Mar 1, 2023 | ENGINE | Car loses power due to clogged wastegate actuator and EPC light turns on and off. This has been conf... |
| Jul 22, 2022 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen. The contact stated that there was an odor of gas... |
| Jun 1, 2022 | ENGINE | Dealer maintained 2016 VW Golf Sportwagen - coolant level kept getting low. Recent dealer visit indi... |
| Mar 4, 2020 | ENGINE | TOOK CAR IN FOR A USED CAR INSPECTION, COOLANT LEAK NEAR THERMOSTAT HOUSING WAS FOUND. COULD SMELL C... |
| Jun 7, 2019 | ENGINE | WHILE DRIVING, THE EPC WARNING LIGHT COMES ON AND THE ENGINE LOWERS ITS SPEED. SOMETIMES ENGINE OVE... |