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2017 Volkswagen Golf Safety Report

Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA

The 2017 Volkswagen Golf has 5 recalls, 185 complaints.

5

Recalls

185

Complaints

N/A

Safety Rating

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026

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 ...

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...

16V955000

SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6, Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volk...

21V321000

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Touareg GP, Tiguan, Golf A6, E-Golf GP, CCF, 2016-2017 Passat GP, 2018-2019 G...

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 ...

Safety Ratings

No NHTSA safety ratings available for the 2017 Volkswagen Golf.

Top Complaint Categories

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
44
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
21
ENGINE
14
STRUCTURE
11
SUSPENSION
7
VISIBILITY
7
POWER TRAIN
5
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
5

Problems by Component

Other68Electrical19Structure19Engine17Powertrain11Visibility11Steering8Suspension7Airbags7Fuel System5Brakes5Lights3

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All Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 21, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERMy vehicle is subject to Safety Recall 20UF (Suction Jet Pump failure / Fire Risk). I have attempted...
Nov 27, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERInfotainment system is restarting itself repeatedly every 30 seconds to every few minutes.This has b...
Oct 27, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMI have been having rear cameras for quite some time. The first time I took it to the dealer they cou...
Sep 20, 2024FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI had a suction jet pump recall due on the car. I took it to the dealer to fix. Mind you, I have nev...
Sep 2, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe water pump in these vehicles are known defects, with class actions resulting. My water pump has ...
Aug 20, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERI have gear shift trim that has peeled and is extermely sharp in my vehicle. This had led to cutting...
Aug 12, 2024STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSFailure of wheel speed sensor in front right wheel. This is the THIRD time I have had a wheel speed ...
Jul 25, 2024FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMJuly 30,2024 I own a Golf 2017. My suction jet pump has failed. I cannot drive my car because I c...
Jul 7, 2024FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMOn July 7, 2024, the fuel tank system on my car (2017 VW Golf) failed. I was unable to pump gas into...
Jun 16, 2024STRUCTUREdriving down the highway at 70mph and what sounded like a gunshot inside the car. glass started fall...
Jun 13, 2024POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle ...
Apr 26, 2024FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEThe contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Golf. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the c...
Apr 12, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI've been experiencing a recurring issue with my vehicle where the EPC light frequently activates. W...
Apr 6, 2024FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMVW is not acting fast enough to fix the active fuel tank suction jet pump recall, given the immense ...
Apr 1, 2024FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEThe contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Golf. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the co...
Mar 18, 2024SUSPENSION-rear coil springs snapped -if coil completely falls out there will be no suspension, creating a gre...
Mar 16, 2024ENGINETurbo Wastegate actuator rod/flap failure/seizure. VW dealership & Independent service center both d...
Mar 1, 2024FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMRelated to recall 20UF. VWoA refused to authorize repair under recall in March. My 2017 GTI is diag...
Feb 14, 2024FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMA recall was published on 02/14/2024 and remains unresolved. Since the safety risk of "leaking fuel,...
Jan 17, 2024STEERING,POWER TRAINI am facing an issue with my car where it tends to roll back even when it's in park, regardless of w...