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Volkswagen Golf: known issues clusters

All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.

rows57
model years2010–2019 (9)
data through2026-09-20
method/data/methodology#known-issues
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)
volkswagen.csv (whole make)

Vehicle pages

2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2013 · 2012 · 2011 · 2010

Rows

yearcluster_idlabelcomponent_codecomplaint_countdate_rangesource_complaint_countreviewed_at
2019golf-2019-stall-coming-to-stopEngine stall while slowing to a stopENGINE382019-04 → 2020-02812026-07-31
2019golf-2019-ignition-switch-electrical-lossIgnition switch fault disabling gauges and electronicsELECTRICAL SYSTEM52023-07 → 2023-09812026-07-31
2019golf-2019-aeb-false-activationAutomatic emergency braking activation without obstacleFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE42021-12 → 2024-05812026-07-31
2019golf-2019-transmission-lurch-hesitationTransmission lurch and delayed acceleration from stopsPOWER TRAIN42020-02 → 2026-01812026-07-31
2019golf-2019-sunroof-leak-shatterSunroof water leaks and glass shatteringSTRUCTURE52019-07 → 2023-10812026-07-31
2019golf-2019-water-pump-coolant-leakWater pump coolant leak and engine overheatingUNKNOWN OR OTHER, ENGINE22021-04 → 2023-01812026-07-31
2018golf-2018-sunroof-glass-shatterSunroof glass shatters without impactSTRUCTURE42019-11 → 2025-12372026-08-30
2018golf-2018-panoramic-roof-leakPanoramic roof leaks and stains headlinerSTRUCTURE32019-03 → 2019-10372026-08-30
2018golf-2018-sharp-interior-trim-cutsPeeling interior trim edge cuts fingersSTRUCTURE32021-04 → 2024-11372026-08-30
2018golf-2018-thermostat-coolant-leakThermostat housing leaks coolantPOWER TRAIN22020-12 → 2022-10372026-08-30
2018golf-2018-fuel-jet-pump-leak-odorFuel suction jet pump leaks, gas odor in cabinFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM92019-03 → 2026-05372026-08-30
2018golf-2018-forward-collision-false-brakeForward collision assist brakes without causeFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE42019-03 → 2024-01372026-08-30
2018golf-2018-engine-stall-hesitationEngine stalls or hesitates on restartENGINE22018-07 → 2022-09372026-08-30
2017golf-2017-sunroof-glass-shatterPanoramic sunroof glass shattering while drivingUNKNOWN OR OTHER92018-01 → 2024-061872026-08-20
2017golf-2017-panoramic-sunroof-water-leakPanoramic sunroof water leak into cabinSTRUCTURE, VISIBILITY/WIPER362018-05 → 2023-061872026-08-20
2017golf-2017-thermostat-water-pump-coolant-lossThermostat housing and water pump coolant lossENGINE132019-12 → 2026-051872026-08-20
2017golf-2017-epc-limp-mode-power-lossTurbo wastegate actuator failure and sudden power lossENGINE92017-01 → 2025-011872026-08-20
2017golf-2017-suspension-component-failureSuspension spring and strut mount failureSUSPENSION72018-08 → 2024-031872026-08-20
2017golf-2017-fuel-tank-suction-pump-leakFuel tank suction jet pump leakFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM522019-02 → 2026-011872026-08-20
2017golf-2017-clock-spring-failureClock spring failure disabling airbag, horn, and controlsAIR BAGS112020-03 → 2023-091872026-08-20
2016golf-2016-thermostat-housing-leakThermostat housing coolant leakENGINE122020-11 → 2023-11852026-08-27
2016golf-2016-panoramic-sunroof-water-leakPanoramic sunroof water leakSTRUCTURE82017-08 → 2023-03852026-08-27
2016golf-2016-fuel-tank-suction-pump-leakFuel tank suction jet pump leakFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM242017-03 → 2025-04852026-08-27
2016golf-2016-clock-spring-failureClock spring failure disabling airbag and hornAIR BAGS52018-06 → 2023-05852026-08-27
2016golf-2016-epc-light-power-lossEPC light with stutter and loss of powerENGINE52016-07 → 2025-09852026-08-27
2015golf-2015-thermostat-coolant-leakThermostat housing and water pump coolant leakENGINE112019-12 → 2024-031292026-07-02
2015golf-2015-sunroof-shatteringSunroof shattering and water leaksSTRUCTURE82015-06 → 2024-031292026-07-02
2015golf-2015-shifter-fault-warningGear shifter position fault warningPOWER TRAIN62016-03 → 2019-071292026-07-02
2015golf-2015-rear-coil-spring-fractureRear coil spring fractureSUSPENSION122021-05 → 2026-051292026-07-02
2015golf-2015-clock-spring-failureClock spring failure disabling airbag and hornAIR BAGS172017-11 → 2023-081292026-07-02
2015golf-2015-fuel-system-leaksFuel system leaks and fuel odorFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE122015-01 → 2025-041292026-07-02
2015golf-2015-loss-of-motive-powerLoss of motive power while drivingELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE92015-06 → 2022-041292026-07-02
2013golf-2013-coil-spring-breakageCoil spring breakage during low-speed maneuveringSUSPENSION22020-06 → 2020-08432026-09-03
2013golf-2013-intercooler-water-intrusionIntercooler water intrusion causing misfire or no-startENGINE22014-11 → 2022-01432026-09-03
2013golf-2013-hpfp-failureHigh-pressure fuel pump failure (TDI diesel)FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM82012-09 → 2017-10432026-09-03
2013golf-2013-timing-chain-tensionerTiming chain tensioner failure causing engine stallENGINE32017-02 → 2023-02432026-09-03
2013golf-2013-epc-stall-loss-of-steeringEPC-triggered engine stall with loss of power steeringSTEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES72013-08 → 2021-03432026-09-03
2013golf-2013-takata-airbag-recall-delayTakata airbag recall repair unavailableAIR BAGS92016-04 → 2022-06432026-09-03
2013golf-2013-brake-pedal-collapseBrake pedal collapse leading to crashSERVICE BRAKES22013-07 → 2013-08432026-09-03
2012golf-2012-tdi-high-pressure-fuel-pump-failureHigh-pressure fuel pump failure (TDI)FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM132012-08 → 2018-07482026-09-10
2012golf-2012-transmission-driveline-failureTransmission and driveline component failurePOWER TRAIN62012-08 → 2018-10482026-09-10
2012golf-2012-tdi-intercooler-icing-cold-stallIntercooler icing causing cold-weather no-startENGINE22014-02 → 2014-03482026-09-10
2012golf-2012-water-pump-failure-engine-damageWater pump failure with timing belt and engine damagePOWER TRAIN, ENGINE32012-10 → 2013-06482026-09-10
2012golf-2012-air-bag-non-deployment-in-crashAir bag non-deployment in frontal or rear collisionAIR BAGS32013-05 → 2021-06482026-09-10
2012golf-2012-air-bag-recall-parts-delay-clockspringAir bag recall parts delay and clockspring faultAIR BAGS62016-07 → 2019-07482026-09-10
2012golf-2012-fuse-box-melting-exterior-lights-outFuse box melting with exterior lights failureELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING52012-04 → 2022-05482026-09-10
2011golf-2011-dsg-false-neutralDSG transmission false neutralPOWER TRAIN152011-02 → 2016-091102026-09-09
2011golf-2011-hpfp-failure-stallHigh-pressure fuel pump failure and stallFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM462011-03 → 2023-091102026-09-09
2011golf-2011-fuse-box-wiring-meltingEngine fuse box and wiring meltingELECTRICAL SYSTEM62014-05 → 2022-121102026-09-09
2011golf-2011-takata-airbag-recall-delayTakata airbag recall parts unavailableAIR BAGS92016-05 → 2017-111102026-09-09
2011golf-2011-engine-compartment-fireEngine compartment fireENGINE32015-06 → 2022-051102026-09-09
2011golf-2011-intercooler-freeze-stallIntercooler condensation freezing causing stallENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING62012-01 → 2017-031102026-09-09
2010golf-2010-tdi-hpfp-failureTDI high-pressure fuel pump failureFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL282010-08 → 2015-12692026-09-08
2010golf-2010-abs-esc-recallABS control module failure and recall delaySERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)42020-07 → 2024-07692026-09-08
2010golf-2010-takata-airbag-recall-delayTakata airbag recall replacement delayAIR BAGS62016-05 → 2017-03692026-09-08
2010golf-2010-intercooler-condensation-stallIntercooler condensation causing engine stallENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING72010-06 → 2012-03692026-09-08
2010golf-2010-clutch-dsg-stallManual clutch stall and DSG rough shiftingPOWER TRAIN42010-06 → 2013-04692026-09-08

Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odi … quote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.

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Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Volkswagen Golf [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/volkswagen/golf
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_volkswagen_golf_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Volkswagen Golf},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/volkswagen/golf}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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