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2016 Volkswagen Golf

Owners have filed 115 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Volkswagen Golf. Fuel system is the most reported problem area, at 28% of complaints. Next are engine (17%) and air bags (9%).

At a glance

Complaints
115 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Fuel system 28% of complaints
Recalls
9
Fuel economy
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

Owners have filed 115 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Volkswagen Golf. Fuel system is the most reported problem area, at 28% of complaints. Next are engine (17%) and air bags (9%).

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2016 Volkswagen Golf

Recalls

The 2016 Volkswagen Golf is affected by 9 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.

All 9 recall campaigns for the 2016 Volkswagen Golf

Fuel economy

The EPA lists 2 versions of the 2016 Volkswagen Golf. Combined fuel economy ranges from 29 to 29 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 25 city / 35 highway.

Every version and its yearly fuel cost

Safety rating

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

Frontal, side and rollover ratings

Other model years of the Golf