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2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen has 4 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen

Other
12
Airbags
11
Engine
7
Electrical
6
Suspension
6
Powertrain
4
Steering
3

4

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated June 18, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 19, 2022POWER TRAINIn late summer (August 2022) I started seeing a warning but it would disappear so fast. Now it's po...
Nov 27, 2020POWER TRAIN,ENGINE2016 VW GOLF SPORTWAGEN EXPERIENCED A COOLANT LEAK AT THE THERMOSTAT HOUSING/WATER PUMP AT APPROXIMA...
Feb 21, 2020POWER TRAINTHERMOSTAT HOUSING FOUND TO BE LEAKING WHEN CAR WAS TAKEN IN FOR UNRELATED SERVICE. MANY, MANY VW GO...
Jan 5, 2019POWER TRAINON JAN. 5TH 2019 THE DASHBOARD WARNING SYSTEM SHOWED A "ERROR - TRANSMISSION". WE HAD IT TOWED TO TH...

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