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2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen has 3 NHTSA steering complaints and 1 steering-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen

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

3

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated June 18, 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
Feb 3, 2021STEERING,AIR BAGSMY STEERING CLOCK SPRING FAILED AT 37K MILES, THERE'S A RECALL BUT VW SAID MY CAR IS NOT AFFECTED, H...
Mar 31, 2020STEERING,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLMY FIANCE'S VEHICLE HAS THE COMMON CLOCKSPRING ISSUE WHICH RENDERED ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OF THE...
Mar 10, 2019STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTWAGEN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO STEERING AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SAFETY...

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