Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Volkswagen Golf has 33 NHTSA other complaints and 1 other-related recall.
33
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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 ... |
| 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... |
| 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... |
| Oct 12, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | After parking car and turning off engine, I exited vehicle and noticed a cascade of fuel falling to ... |
| 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... |
| Apr 15, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fuel was found to be leaking from the rear passenger side wheel well. A secondary flame source coul... |
| Mar 31, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER | While driving down the highway around 60 mph, nowhere near any other vehicles or pedestrians, the su... |
| Mar 12, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Sunroof Frame Cracked. Leaky sunroof. Drains are cleaned. A pillars get wet where airbags and wiring... |
| Feb 4, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The sunroof leaks water into the passenger side A pillar |
| Jan 9, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fuel leaking and pooling from the rear right tire well. Tire well saturated with fuel. Occurs after ... |
| Oct 8, 2022 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fuel leaking and pooling from the rear right tire well. Tire well saturated with fuel. Occurs after... |
| Aug 18, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | at 80.7k miles the car began to smell heavily of gasoline and I found gasoline leaking from the back... |
| Aug 13, 2022 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I was driving my 2016 Volkswagen Golf on a roadtrip from Pennsylvania to North Carolina on 8/13. I... |
| Aug 2, 2022 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | At 80. 7k miles the car began to smell heavily of gasoline and I found gasoline leaking from the bac... |
| Jul 28, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | On two occasions, warning messages appeared on the dash indicating that multiple government-mandated... |
| Jan 7, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Leaking coolant due to thermostat housing breaking |
| Dec 10, 2021 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | If I try to refill the gas tank, it will spill the gas back at me. And when I got home it was pourin... |