Volkswagen Golf Alltrack problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 65 owner complaints and 4 recalls on file for the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack (2017–2019). The 2017 Golf Alltrack has the most serious complaints, most often about electrical system.

Complaints
65
Recalls
4
Model years
3
Worst year
2017

Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Volkswagen Golf Alltrack model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Volkswagen Golf Alltrack years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack — 40 complaints; top problem: Electrical System

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2018 (6 complaints).

Every Volkswagen Golf Alltrack model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2019 Golf Alltrack191003Electrical System
2018 Golf Alltrack60000Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2017 Golf Alltrack400031Electrical System

Most common Volkswagen Golf Alltrack problem areas (all years)

  • Electrical System
    15 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    9 complaints
  • Engine
    9 complaints
  • Airbags
    8 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    7 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    6 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    5 complaints
  • Steering
    4 complaints
  • Brakes
    3 complaints
  • Suspension
    3 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack received by NHTSA each month.

Volkswagen Golf Alltrack recalls

  • Recall 23V604000Aug 30, 202362,538 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: Ignition switch failure can cause the electrical system to shut down and the engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V815000Oct 31, 2022296,044 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V561000Sep 16, 202023 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of a crash or injury to vehicle occupants.

  • Recall 19V879000Dec 11, 20198 vehiclesDo not driveModel years 2019

    Risk: The excessive stress can cause steering, traction or other stability issues or breakage relating to the front wheels, and increase the risk of a crash.

Other Volkswagen models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology