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2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen

NHTSA has received 73 complaints about the 2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen, and 23% of them involve air bags. After that come engine (14%) and fuel system (12%).

At a glance

Complaints
73 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Air bags 23% of complaints
Recalls
3
Fuel economy
28 to 29 MPG combined
Safety rating
5 of 5 stars NHTSA overall

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA

Problems owners report

NHTSA has received 73 complaints about the 2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen, and 23% of them involve air bags. After that come engine (14%) and fuel system (12%).

  • Air bags 23%
  • Engine 14%
  • Fuel system 12%
  • Electrical system 8%
  • Suspension 7%

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen

Recalls

The 2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen is affected by 3 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.

All 3 recall campaigns for the 2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen

Fuel economy

The EPA lists 2 versions of the 2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen. Combined fuel economy ranges from 28 to 29 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 25 city / 34 highway.

Every version and its yearly fuel cost

Safety rating

In NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Frontal, side and rollover ratings

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