Every 2017 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 24V110000
Feb 14, 2024Fuel System, Gasoline
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Golf Sportwagen GP, 2018-2019 Golf Sportwagen A7, 2015-2017 Golf Sportwagen, 2015-2020 Golf GTI, and 2015-2020 Golf A7 vehicles. Due to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. Final owner notification letters for Audi owners were mailed on July 25, 2024. Final owner letters for VW owners were mailed on August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are VW: 20UF/Audi: 20YF. Vehicles that were previously recalled under 16V-647 will need to have the new remedy completed. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 16V-647.
Full recall details for 24V110000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 19V615000
Aug 22, 2019Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Control Module
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park."
- Risk
- Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
- Fix
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37M2.
Full recall details for 19V615000 →Suspension · NHTSA 19V188000
Jun 3, 2019Suspension:Rear:Springs:Coil Springs
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.
- Risk
- If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42J5.
Full recall details for 19V188000 →Steering · NHTSA 18V464000
Nov 7, 2018Steering:Column Locking:Anti-Theft Device
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf and Golf Sportwagen vehicles. The build of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition while the vehicle shift lever is not in "Park." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
- Risk
- Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
- Fix
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37L5.
Full recall details for 18V464000 →
2017 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen, reporting 3 crashes, 3 injuries. Volkswagen has issued at least 573 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Suspension15
- Electrical System7
- Engine5
- Fuel/Propulsion System5
- Unknown Or Other5
- Fuel System, Gasoline4
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (237)
- Electrical System (112)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (91)
- Engine (78)
- Visibility (40)
- Unknown Or Other (35)
Read Volkswagen Golf SportWagen owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2017 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Crash
“I was parking my car with my foot on the brake when suddenly the car just took off and crashed into a building ---- WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE!!”
2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTWAGENJun 21, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11528148
Injury reportedCrash
“I was parking my car with my foot firmly on the brake when suddenly the car surged out of control and very fast crashed in to a building. I was bruised and cut with chest pains, but the worst of it is that I lost my driver's license because of the accident. I have a mechanic's report.”
2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTWAGENJan 21, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11502973
Injury reportedCrash
“I was parking the car with my foot firmly on the brake when my car just took off fast and crashed into a building. MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE. I was bruised and cut in several places and I have had recurring chest pains.”
2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTWAGENOct 8, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11436027
Injury reported
“TRIM ON THE SHIFTER BEZEL PEELS OFF IN A WAY THAT PRESENTS A SHARP BLADE LIKE SURFACE AT THE EDGE NEAREST THE STORAGE BIN. THIS RESULTS IN CUTS TO THE USER. THE AREA IS DIFFICULT TO SEE AND IS OFTEN WHERE USERS REACH. CARS SHOULD NOT PRODUCE SHARPS OF THIS NATURE IN THE CABIN.”
2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTWAGENSep 17, 2020
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11355598
“2017 Golf has been nothing but a nightmare. [1] 2018-2021, it was Infotainment system that I had to repair 3 times; once under warranty, twice out of pocket.”
2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTWAGENJul 25, 2026 · TX
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11752767
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