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2013 Volkswagen Golf

Owners have filed 67 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Volkswagen Golf. Engine is the most reported problem area, at 21% of complaints. Next are fuel system (21%) and air bags (13%).

At a glance

Complaints
67 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Engine 21% of complaints
Recalls
5
Fuel economy
26 to 32 MPG combined

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

Problems owners report

Owners have filed 67 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Volkswagen Golf. Engine is the most reported problem area, at 21% of complaints. Next are fuel system (21%) and air bags (13%).

  • Engine 21%
  • Fuel system 21%
  • Air bags 13%
  • Electrical system 10%
  • Brakes 7%

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2013 Volkswagen Golf

Recalls

The 2013 Volkswagen Golf is affected by 5 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.

All 5 recall campaigns for the 2013 Volkswagen Golf

Fuel economy

The EPA lists 4 versions of the 2013 Volkswagen Golf. Combined fuel economy ranges from 26 to 32 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 29 city / 37 highway.

Every version and its yearly fuel cost

Other model years of the Golf