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2019 Volkswagen Golf

Owners have filed 90 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Volkswagen Golf. Engine is the most reported problem area, at 39% of complaints. Next are drivetrain & axles (14%) and fuel system (8%).

At a glance

Complaints
90 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Engine 39% of complaints
Recalls
6
Fuel economy
32 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 90 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Volkswagen Golf. Engine is the most reported problem area, at 39% of complaints. Next are drivetrain & axles (14%) and fuel system (8%).

  • Engine 39%
  • Drivetrain & axles 14%
  • Fuel system 8%
  • Electrical system 6%
  • Forward collision avoidance 6%

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2019 Volkswagen Golf

Recalls

The 2019 Volkswagen Golf is affected by 6 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.

All 6 recall campaigns for the 2019 Volkswagen Golf

Fuel economy

The EPA lists 2 versions of the 2019 Volkswagen Golf. Combined fuel economy ranges from 32 to 32 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 29 city / 37 highway.

Every version and its yearly fuel cost

Safety rating

In NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2019 Volkswagen Golf earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Frontal, side and rollover ratings

Other model years of the Golf