Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2016 Volkswagen Golf has 9 recalls, 84 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
9
Recalls
84
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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 ...
18V329000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 201...
19V188000
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicl...
19V615000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertib...
16V403000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 Jetta vehicles manufactured October 31, 2015, to January 21, 2016,...
16V647000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Volkswagen Golf, Golf SportWagen, GTI, Audi A3 sedan and A3 C...
15V705000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf Spor...
22V543000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3 Sedan, R8 Coupe, A3 Sedan, A3 Etron, A3 Cabrio...
24V110000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 ...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2016 Volkswagen Golf 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The EPC light has luminated 3 times in the last several months. The vehicle stutters and will not a... |
| Apr 23, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I was driving my vehicle on the highway when a driver stopped me and warned me that my vehicle was l... |
| Nov 25, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Car began spraying fuel upon turning the key in the ignition. Recall work pertaining to the suction ... |
| Oct 25, 2024 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My EPC light began to appear randomly in early 2024. I received a recall notice on the gear shift tr... |
| Jul 1, 2024 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Golf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:... |
| May 23, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | We are unable to fill up the gas tank due the recall issue. The dealership says we can bring it in a... |
| Apr 24, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My vehicle is leaking fuel. I have been unable to drive it for a few weeks due to the recall not ha... |
| Apr 1, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | When refueling, the gasoline spills out and can't fill the tank. Took the car to the dealer and they... |
| Apr 1, 2024 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I have had this car since 2021, when I first bought it they had to keep it for another week due to a... |
| Feb 15, 2024 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Golf. The contact stated there was fuel leaking from the charcoal... |
| Feb 1, 2024 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Golf. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, ther... |
| Jan 28, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I have a leak in my trunk from water leaking from my pressure valve in the rear of my car. Found t... |
| Nov 23, 2023 | ENGINE | GFF TEST PLAN ON STORED ENGINE LIGHT. RECOMMEND REPLACING THERMOSTAT HOUSING CAUSING THE CHECK ENGIN... |
| Oct 12, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | After parking car and turning off engine, I exited vehicle and noticed a cascade of fuel falling to ... |
| Sep 15, 2023 | WHEELS | aftermarket/replacement rim purchased from CAR-ID in May 2023 and installed on vehicle in May 2023. ... |
| Aug 21, 2023 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE | The headlight assembly design, prevents owners from changing a light bulb own their own. Per the law... |
| Jun 29, 2023 | ENGINE | Thermostat and Gasket repair quoted by VW dealership. The coolant is leaking according to their insp... |
| Jun 25, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My vehicle is unable to fuel up, when attempting to fuel at the pump the fuel will build up in the f... |
| May 26, 2023 | ENGINE | Dealer found thermostat housing leak and recommended housing and pump replacement at a cost of over ... |
| May 10, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Airbag light came on, then all electrics to steering wheel failed, including the horn. Clock spring ... |