2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Unknown or other2
2. Air bags1
3. Electrical system1
4. Steering1
5. Suspension1

Latest complaints

• Apr 8, 2019VA59,000 mi
  Suspension

  Bad rear suspension IS deforming the tire and could possiucause a blow out

• Apr 3, 2019NM
  Electrical system · Steering

  2016 volkswagen golf sportwagen. Consumer writes in regards to steering and electrical system safety recall. *Ld *tr

• Jan 28, 2019NY
  Unknown or other

  Recall has been out for 6 months, still no fix available.

• Jul 16, 2018WA36,000 mi
  Unknown or other

  Metal trim on the bezel of the gear selector (at the base) has peeled off and cracked. It IS very sharp and I cut my hand. It appears that this IS a common issue with cars on this platform (golf, GTI, golf sportwagen).

• Jun 11, 2018SD39,500 miCrash
  Air bags

  Was hit in the rear, other driver was traveling around 55 mph as I was slowing down (around 5 mph) turning right from a highway onto another road. impact was enough to crush the rear floor pan and bend the frame. I smelled and saw smoke coming from the steering column after the impact. none of the airbags in the whole car went off but the airbag light came on and vehicle status says "error: airbag".

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 10159814Campaign Reminder Communication. Also includes: 1998-2004 Beetle, 2003-2004 Beetle Convertible, 2019 Beetle Convertible, 1994-2004 Eurovan, 1994-2004 Golf, 1994-2004 Jetta, 2001-2004 Jetta Wagon, 2018-2019 Tiguan LWB, 1994-2004 Passat, 1994-2004 Passat Wagon, 2004 Phaeton, 2013-2016 Jetta Hybrid, 2004 R32 and 1995-2006 Cabrio.
• 10159497Adhesive circular. Note: also includes 2004 Golf, Jetta, Passat, Touareg, GTI,
• 10159010The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10158529Battery Testing and Charging instruction. Updated to include model year 2019 applicability.
• 10158514Gasoline Engine Misfire Diagnosis document
• 10157831Update to existing information to address phone concerns via bluetooth resulting from saved emoji information
• 10157830Update to model year applicability and existing tip for Dual clutch basic settings procedure.
• 10157829Update model year applicability and existing tip for transmission basic settings direction.
• 10157412MIL-on P0420 and/or P0430 in the ECM
• 10157411MIL-on P0420 and/or P0430 in the ECM
• 10157409Adhesive application for installation on all areo parts solds as an accessory
• 10157388Instruction to protect oil pressure sw. to prevent contamination and possible failure when removing 1.8L & 2.0L engines
• 10157383VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide
• 10157377Diagnostic tip to look for aftermarket phone software that can effect infotainment operation.
• 10157376Update to MIB2 information to include 2015 and 2017 model year.
• 10157305Update to existing information to address phone concerns via bluetooth resulting from saved emoji information
• 10157304Update to model year applicability and existing tip for Dual clutch basic settings procedure.
• 10157303Update model year applicability and existing tip for transmission basic settings direction.
• 10157279Diagnostic tip to look for aftermarket phone software that can effect infotainment operation.
• 10155809Adhesive application for installation on all areo parts solds as an accessory
• 10155802Instruction to protect oil pressure sw. to prevent contamination and possible failure when removing 1.8L & 2.0L engines
• 10155644This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
• 10143548MIL-on, Fault P013E in the ECM
• 10143532MIL-on, Fault P013E in the ECM
• 10143467MIL-on, Fault P013E in the ECM
• 10130754Updated to include additional model year applicability.
• 10130154Updated to include additions claiming instruction with options.
• 10128379explaination of cross car distorion when looking through the windshield and how the "effect" in normal.
• 10128105This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.
• 10128104This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, ElsaPro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.
• 10128055This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound ProFi requests.
• 10128053To add model year 2016 and 2017 applicability and reminder about Programming Activation of Oil Pressure Regulation/Retraction on all models with 1.8L CPKA and CPRA engines after engine assembly, cylinder head or turbocharger replacement.
• 10127969Data Link connector pin assignment chart that is applicable to all models. Update model year applicability.
• 10127666On-car analysis list of customer compliants Customer Complaint: Mil?on no electric drive mode, untouched vehicles
• 10126899Reminder for dealers to reference the repair manual and replace all necessary fasteners (bolts, nuts) that cannot be re-used
• 10126891Update to include model year 2017 applicability.
• 10126871Updated to include additional model year applicability.
• 10126870Update to include additional model year applicability.
• 10126869Update model year applicability.
• 10126867Updated to include an additional model year applicability.

Every Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen model year

Bars are owner complaints, dots mark years with recalls. Select a year to open its report.