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2018 Volkswagen Golf

Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Volkswagen Golf. Fuel system is the most reported problem area, at 26% of complaints. Next are drivetrain & axles (11%) and engine (8%).

At a glance

Complaints
38 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Fuel system 26% of complaints
Recalls
6
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

Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Volkswagen Golf. Fuel system is the most reported problem area, at 26% of complaints. Next are drivetrain & axles (11%) and engine (8%).

  • Fuel system 26%
  • Drivetrain & axles 11%
  • Engine 8%
  • Body & structure 8%
  • Brakes 5%

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf

Recalls

The 2018 Volkswagen Golf is affected by 6 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.

All 6 recall campaigns for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf

Fuel economy

The EPA lists 2 versions of the 2018 Volkswagen Golf. 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 2018 Volkswagen Golf earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Frontal, side and rollover ratings

Other model years of the Golf