Volkswagen Golf SportWagen: 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.

rows23
model years2015–2017 (3)
data through2026-09-20
method/data/methodology#known-issues
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Vehicle pages

2017 · 2016 · 2015

Rows

yearcluster_idlabelcomponent_codecomplaint_countdate_rangesource_complaint_countreviewed_at
2017golf-sportwagen-2017-rear-coil-spring-fractureRear coil spring fracture outside recall coverageSUSPENSION152020-06 → 2025-051152026-08-26
2017golf-sportwagen-2017-sunroof-water-leakPanoramic sunroof water leak into cabinSTRUCTURE332018-05 → 2023-061152026-08-26
2017golf-sportwagen-2017-epc-turbo-power-lossEPC light and turbo wastegate power lossELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM92017-08 → 2026-071152026-08-26
2017golf-sportwagen-2017-sunroof-glass-shatteringPanoramic sunroof glass shattering while drivingUNKNOWN OR OTHER42018-10 → 2023-061152026-08-26
2017golf-sportwagen-2017-clock-spring-failureClock spring failure disabling airbag and hornAIR BAGS102019-03 → 2024-041152026-08-26
2017golf-sportwagen-2017-sudden-acceleration-parkingSudden acceleration while parking causes crashELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, ENGINE32021-10 → 2023-061152026-08-26
2017golf-sportwagen-2017-fuel-tank-leakFuel tank pump leaking gasolineFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE62022-04 → 2024-081152026-08-26
2016golf-sportwagen-2016-clock-springClock spring failure disabling airbag and hornELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS122018-04 → 2024-03552026-07-27
2016golf-sportwagen-2016-fuel-leakFuel odor and fuel leaks from the fuel tankFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM62020-08 → 2025-11552026-07-27
2016golf-sportwagen-2016-sunroof-leakPanoramic sunroof water leaks into cabinSTRUCTURE62018-08 → 2025-10552026-07-27
2016golf-sportwagen-2016-coolant-leakCoolant leak at thermostat housing and water pumpENGINE62020-02 → 2025-11552026-07-27
2016golf-sportwagen-2016-rear-coil-springRear coil spring fractureSUSPENSION52021-07 → 2024-03552026-07-27
2016golf-sportwagen-2016-epc-lightEPC warning light with loss of engine powerENGINE42019-06 → 2023-06552026-07-27
2016golf-sportwagen-2016-recall-parts-delayRecall repair parts not yet availableUNKNOWN OR OTHER42019-01 → 2024-09552026-07-27
2016golf-sportwagen-2016-shift-lever-switchShift lever micro switch and park lock switchPOWER TRAIN32019-01 → 2022-11552026-07-27
2015golf-sportwagen-2015-rear-coil-spring-fractureRear coil spring fractureSUSPENSION152021-05 → 2026-061862026-07-02
2015golf-sportwagen-2015-thermostat-housing-leakThermostat housing and water pump coolant leakENGINE112019-12 → 2024-031862026-07-02
2015golf-sportwagen-2015-sunroof-water-leakPanoramic sunroof water leaksSTRUCTURE92018-09 → 2024-031862026-07-02
2015golf-sportwagen-2015-shifter-trim-sharp-edgeShifter trim delamination with sharp edgesUNKNOWN OR OTHER92016-05 → 2026-061862026-07-02
2015golf-sportwagen-2015-clock-spring-failureClock spring failure disabling airbag and hornAIR BAGS292017-12 → 2025-071862026-07-02
2015golf-sportwagen-2015-fuel-tank-leakFuel tank and suction pump leaksFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE132015-01 → 2025-041862026-07-02
2015golf-sportwagen-2015-shift-lever-micro-switchShift lever micro switch failurePOWER TRAIN92016-03 → 2023-111862026-07-02
2015golf-sportwagen-2015-ptc-heater-overheatingAuxiliary PTC heater connector overheatingELECTRICAL SYSTEM72022-09 → 2025-111862026-07-02

Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odiquote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Volkswagen Golf SportWagen [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/volkswagen/golf-sportwagen
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_volkswagen_golf_sportwagen_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Volkswagen Golf SportWagen},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/volkswagen/golf-sportwagen}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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