2015 Volkswagen Golf sportwagen problems
The Volkswagen Golf is a compact car/small family car (C-segment) produced by the German automotive manufacturer Volkswagen since 1974, marketed worldwide across eight generations, in various body configurations and under various nameplates – including as the Volkswagen Rabbit in the United States and Canada (Mk1 and Mk5), and as the Volkswagen Caribe in Mexico (Mk1).
The original Golf Mk1 was a front-engined, front-wheel drive replacement for the air-cooled, rear-engined, rear-wheel drive Volkswagen Beetle. Historically, the Golf is Volkswagen's best-selling model and is among the world's top three best-selling models, with more than 35 million units sold as of 2019.
Initially, most Golfs were 3-door hatchbacks. Other variants include a 5-door hatchback, estate (Variant, from 1993), convertible (Cabriolet and Cabrio, 1979–2002, Cabriolet, 2011–present), and a Golf-based saloon, called the Jetta, Vento (from 1992) or Bora (from 1999). The Golf covers economy to high-performance market segments.
The Golf has won awards, including the World Car of the Year in 2009, with the Mk6 and in 2013 with the Mk7. Along with the Renault Clio and the Vauxhall Astra, the Golf is one of only three cars to have won European Car of the Year twice, in 1992 and 2013. The Golf has made the annual Car and Driver 10Best list multiple times. The Mk7 won the Motor Trend Car of the Year award in 2015, and the Mk1 GTI also won the award in 1985. The Mk4 won for the best-selling car in Europe in 2001.
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Common 2015 Volkswagen Golf sportwagen problems
The 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen has several common problems based on complaints from owners. These issues span across various components of the vehicle, including electrical accessories, exhaust, paint and trim, climate system, engine, in-car electronics, noises and leaks, and brakes.
Electrical Accessories:
- The start/stop engine button failed to function for a 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen TDI 2.0-L 4 Cyl diesel owner in GA.
- The console display screen failed to function, including the backup display, for a 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen TDI 2.0-L 4 Cyl diesel owner in GA.
- The speed sensor on the wheel had to be replaced for a 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen TDI 2.0-L 4 Cyl diesel owner in AL.
- The RR taillight assembly filled with water and had to be replaced under CPO warrantee for a 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen TDI 2.0-L 4 Cyl diesel owner in WI.
Exhaust:
- The diesel emissions scandal affected many Volkswagen vehicles, including the Golf SportWagen, with Volkswagen admitting to using a defeat device to skirt US emissions standards.
Paint and Trim:
- No specific paint and trim issues were mentioned in the search results.
Climate System:
- No specific climate system issues were mentioned in the search results.
Engine:
- No specific engine issues were mentioned in the search results.
In-car Electronics:
- No specific in-car electronics issues were mentioned in the search results.
Noises and Leaks:
- No specific noises and leaks issues were mentioned in the search results.
Brakes:
- No specific brake issues were mentioned in the search results.
These common problems with the 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen are based on complaints from owners and may not represent all possible issues with the vehicle.
Is the Volkswagen Golf SportWagen a reliable car?
The probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 11% for the Volkswagen Golf SportWagen, compared to an average of 11% for compact cars and 12% for all vehicle models. The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of a vehicle.
Is the 2015 Golf a reliable car?
The Volkswagen Golf is generally a reliable car. In our 2023 What Car? Reliability Survey, petrol models came 18th out of 29 cars in the family car category, while diesel ones actually ranked higher – 14th. Petrol models received a reliability rating of 90.4%, while diesel ones 92.5%.
How many miles can a 2015 Volkswagen Golf last?
How many miles does a Volkswagen Golf last? The VW Golf is a strong and trustworthy car that is well known for its grit and determination, so it's unsurprising to find out that they can do up to 200,000 miles before the engine begins to reach its upper limit.
Why did VW discontinue the SportWagen?
Production of the VW SportWagen and Alltrack Comes to an End
After the 2019 model year, Volkswagen is discontinuing sales of the Golf SportWagen and the Golf Alltrack in the United States. The automaker has decided to place more of a focus on the new SUV models that will soon be hitting showrooms.
Is the Volkswagen Golf SportWagen a reliable car?
The probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 11% for the Volkswagen Golf SportWagen, compared to an average of 11% for compact cars and 12% for all vehicle models. The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of a vehicle.
Is the 2015 Golf a reliable car?
The Volkswagen Golf is generally a reliable car. In our 2023 What Car? Reliability Survey, petrol models came 18th out of 29 cars in the family car category, while diesel ones actually ranked higher – 14th. Petrol models received a reliability rating of 90.4%, while diesel ones 92.5%.
What is the recall on the VW Golf SportWagen 2015?
Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Volkswagen Golf, Golf SportWagen, GTI, Audi A3 sedan and A3 Cabriolet vehicles. Due to a problem with the suction pump inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system.
Why did VW discontinue the SportWagen?
Production of the VW SportWagen and Alltrack Comes to an End
After the 2019 model year, Volkswagen is discontinuing sales of the Golf SportWagen and the Golf Alltrack in the United States. The automaker has decided to place more of a focus on the new SUV models that will soon be hitting showrooms.
2015 Volkswagen Golf sportwagen car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Volkswagen Golf sportwagen problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Electrical system problems
- Air bags problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Engine problems
- Power train problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2015 Volkswagen Golf sportwagen vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2015 Volkswagen Golf sportwagen
The NHTSA has received 175 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2015 Volkswagen Golf sportwagen. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2015 Volkswagen Golf sportwagen vehicles.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-01-01
- VIN: 3VW217AUXFM
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: When I turn on the ignition it says on the screen Starting system fault please service the vehicle.
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-04
- VIN: 3VWCA7AU2FM
- Components: STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
- Summary: The emissions modification calibration by Volkswagen causes the coolant to be exposed to elevated temperatures due to higher exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) use to control emissions. These elevated higher temperatures degrade the coolant faster than designed and lead to precipitates falling out of solution in the factory filled G13 coolant. This causes buildup and deposits to form throughout the cooling system, particularly in the heater core which can block proper coolant flow & lead to coolant system failure, specifically of hoses associated with the heater core. When these fail the engine can over heat, and stop which causes loss of steering, propulsion and braking abilities. There is a similar problem on 2012 models with the TDI engine, which has been addressed but the 2015 models are being stranded on the roads creating a safety hazard to the drivers of the vehicles and other motorists on the road.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-06-18
- VIN: 3VW917AU0FM
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: I was driving to my grandparents house and once i got to the house there was gasoline dripping from the back of car, from the area of the tank. "61821 SE VERIFICO UNIDAD CON LIQUEO DE GASOLINA , SE VERIFICO Y SE ENCONTRO CHARCOL CANISTER LLENO DE GASOLINA , SE HIZO TEST PLAN Y SE ENCONTRO VALVULA INTERNA DEL TANQUE DE LA GASOLINA TRANCADA Y ESTO OCASIONANDO LIQUEO DE GASOLINA , SE REMOVIO Y SE INSTALO TANQUE DE GASOLINA NUEVO Y CANISTER DE LOS GASES NUEVO Y VALVULA N80 NUEVA Y SE LIMPIARON TODAS LAS LINES DEL SISTEMA , SE HIZO TEST Y NO PRESENTO LIQUEO DE GASOLINA" - Mecanic
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-25
- VIN: 3VW217AU9FM
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Vehicle had recall for "leaking fuel fire risk" Strong smell of fuel inside car. Manufacturer recall #20UF NHTSA recall 24V110 There has not been a fix yet available. Dealer (Team Volkswagen Merrillville IN) replaced the Jet fuel pump. Problem continued, VW engineering said bring the car back and replace the entire fuel tank. Completed. Problem returned 2 weeks later (XXX). While driving home from work noticed extremely strong fuel odor in car. Pulled off in a store parking lot, someone ran up and told me my car was leaking fuel. Gas was literally pouring out, I lost 1/4 tank of fuel on way home. The fuel was leaking under hood, under fuel tank area and under the rear passenger seat. I had the car towed to the dealer. Volkswagen does not have an actual fix for the problem. I should be given a replacement car due to Volkswagen being unable to correct this serious safety issue. What should I do, I am afraid to take the car back. I have videos and several pictures but unable to upload onto this website. Call [XXX] Crown Point Indiana INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-10
- VIN: 3VW217AU2FM
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Golf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V110000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while refueling the vehicle, there was fuel leaking from the vehicle, making it impossible to fill the fuel tank. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 73,780. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-30
- VIN: 3VW2A7AUXFM
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: The hood release doesn’t work and cannot access anything in the engine bay. No oil changes until the hood can be opened. Clear recall due to the danger of not being able to open. The handle inside the car broke by attempting to open the hood.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-26
- VIN: 3VW217AU0FM
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Golf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V110000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that a second notice would be mailed when parts became available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-06
- VIN: 3VWFA7AU0FM
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: Both rear coil springs failed. One broke at the top and bottom and one broke at the bottom. The incident date is the date that it was found. I don’t know how long they have been this way.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-13
- VIN: 3VW217AU5FM
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Thermostat/water pump housing leaking coolant at 20,000 miles. No damage to vehicle that caused this, seems to be a common issue with VW Golfs. The repair is out of pocket and the dealership which sold me the car only a year ago is quoting $1600.
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-06
- VIN: 3VWRA7AU3FM
- Components: SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Golf. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the stick shift was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed rear axle and coil springs. The contact was informed that the rear axle and coil springs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-15
- VIN: 3VW217AU9FM
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: Leaking sunroof !!!!!!!
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-11-11
- VIN: 3VW217AUXFM
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: There is a crack and leak in my sunroof. I have not done anything to my car that would result in the crack. Based on Reddit searches, this is a frequent problem for VW owners. Autobody shops do not want to touch my sunroof or fix it because they do not have success fixing sunroofs.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-22
- VIN: 3VWCA7AU1FM
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TDI Auxiliary heater (PTC) brown ground wire melting and causing a terrible plastic burning smell inside cabin. Wire likely will cause a fire. Many reports of this happening to other individuals on the Internet forum TDIforum.com
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-25
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 3VW2A7AU5FM
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: I smelled a strong odor coming from the heater that turned out to be burnt plastic and wiring associated with the auxiliary heater. This is an obvious fire/ smoke hazard that could have been deadly if other nearby components caught fire.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-16
- VIN: 3VWCA7AU2FM
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: In 2019, VW issue a recall (37M2) Shift Lever Micro Switch for failing resulting in noncompliant Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention. The recall was issued for 2015-2019 Golf and 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, HOWEVER, in Canada, the recall included 2015-2019 Golf Sportwagen. I have a 2015 Golf Sportwagen (USA) with a failing Shift Lever Micro Switch. There is no different between the Canadian and US Model for this part. I believe that VAG should include 2015 models in the recall.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-03-05
- VIN: WVWLF7AU7FW
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Thermostat housing and water pump are leaking coolant. It is available for inspection. It can cause my engine to overheat and/or fail while being used. It has been confirmed by a dealership. It has not been inspected by the police, manufacturer, or insurance company. There have been occasional reports of low coolant, and the coolant drains significantly faster than expected especially in cold weather (e.g. needing to fill coolant every 7 days). It was first repaired in 2019, and has since failed again.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-01
- VIN: 3VWCA7AU2FM
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: I earlier made a report about my issue- but since then I discovered that BOTH rear springs were broken - multiple times- Repair was completed and I’ve attached photos of old parts Additional research shows that VW has an active recall campaign open on rear springs for the 2013 and 2014 Sportwagen and some 2015, but not the 2015 that I own….
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-01
- VIN: 3VW217AU6FM
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: While normally driving on the street, I noticed that the car started to overheat and could hear the radiator working to keep the heat level normal. I stopped and did not notice any leaks and added coolant to the car after I left it cool for about 3 hours. The problem went away but i still took it to the dealership and i was told it might be the head gasket of the engine or thermostat/waterpump, a $4000 repair. Was advised to just sell the car. VW should address this issue as it has been a long issue now
POWER TRAIN,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-18
- VIN: 3VWCA7AU5FM
- Components: POWER TRAIN,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen. The contact stated that while her son was stopped at a gas station, he shifted the gear shift lever to park and the hazard warning lights illuminated; however, none of the four door latches would lock as needed. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the gear shifter assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to parts not being available. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-07
- VIN: 3VWC17AUXFM
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle started to run rough. The contact shifted the vehicle into park(P) when she reached her destination and smelled an odor of gasoline. The contact observed that gasoline was leaking out of the fuel tank under the wheel well. The contact stated that the driveway was wet from the gasoline. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had attempted earlier in the day to fuel the vehicle and was unable to fill the fuel tank. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel tank, fuel pump seal, fuel tank hardware, passenger’s side rear trailing arm bolts, heat shield nuts, purge valve, and evap canister needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The contact related the failure to a recall repair performed on the vehicle under NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V647000 (Fuel System, Gasoline, Engine and Engine Cooling). The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-03
- VIN: 3VW2A7AU5FM
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: One night I started hearing a crunching noise while I was turning my wheel at low speeds. I backed out of a parking spot and started to turn the wheel to hear the full extent of the noise. The next morning, I got up and went out, backed up the car, turned the wheel to the same noise coming from the steering wheel. About an hour later, I drove home and turned into my parking spot, when the noise got worse and then stopped. At the end of the noise, two error codes arose: Airbag and transmission error. The steering wheel controls, such as volume and song control do not work, as well as other functions on the wheel, such as the dash control and cruise control buttons. I quickly googled the symptoms around the make, model and year and saw mass amounts of Volkswagen vehicles around 2015 that experienced the same issues, and the issue of a faulty clock-spring being the culprit. With this in mind, I reached out to a Volkswagen dealership to relay my concerns and the conversation ended with an appointment booked and a consensus that the issue was a faulty clock-spring, as many have had this issue. This issue seems to be widespread throughout many years and models of the Volkswagen line, however, my car follows a wide group of cars by one year in manufacture date, yet it lacks a recall part, despite the believed widespread affected group of cars. My appointment with the Volkswagen dealership went as expected- they found that my clock spring was indeed the issue. The service advisor admitted that the "clock-springs are bound to break." However, my car is 6,000 miles out of warranty to be able to cover the cost of this repair at the moment of typing this. And with further confirmation, the clock spring part is not a recalled part, thus deeming the uncovered service, despite the admittance to a faulty and common issue. I drove a significant distance to reach my dealership with the fear of my stearing wheel locking up while I am driving on the freeway. It has yet to lock.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-01
- VIN: 3VWCA7AU2FM
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: Broken rear suspension coil spring 08/2023- found part laying on the ground under my car-
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-17
- VIN: 3VWC17AU9FM
- Components: AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: As I was leaving work yesterday, I noticed that the Air Bag indicator was showing on the dash. It was not showing when I drove it to work. I also noticed that my Cruise Control is no longer working.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-16
- VIN: 3VW2A7AU1FM
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: Driving on thruway at 65 when the left rear coil spring broke. There was a loud bang and pieces of the spring exited out onto the highway where several vehicles ran over them before they bounced off the road.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-29
- VIN: 3VW217AU9FM
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: Air bag error appeared on dashboard. Horn is not functioning as well. May be due to a faulty switch in the steering.
2015 Volkswagen Golf sportwagen recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 2015 Volkswagen Golf sportwagen.
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Golf Sportwagen GP, 2018-2019 Golf Sportwagen A7, 2015-2017 Golf Sportwagen, 2015-2020 Golf GTI, and 2015-2020 Golf A7 vehicles. Due to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister.
- Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy: Dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. Final owner notification letters for Audi owners were mailed on July 25, 2024. Final owner letters for VW owners were mailed on August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are VW: 20UF/Audi: 20YF. Vehicles that were previously recalled under 16V-647 will need to have the new remedy completed. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 16V-647.
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta Hybrid, 2008-2009 Jetta Sportwagen, 2015 Golf Sportwagen, 2013 Golf, 2008-2010 and 2012-2013 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2008-2010 Beetle, and Beetle Convertible vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
- Consequence: If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
- Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners and repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began November 6, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01D7. Note: This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 18V-329.
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components: STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
- Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf and Golf Sportwagen vehicles. The build of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition while the vehicle shift lever is not in "Park." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
- Consequence: Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
- Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37L5.
Negative 2015 Volkswagen Golf sportwagen car reviews
Positive 2015 Volkswagen Golf sportwagen car reviews
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I've been driving gas and diesel VWs for 35 years, with my previous ride being a 312k mile 2002 Jetta TDI that's never had a major problem and still runs great, but it's time to move on. I considered a Passat, but it was bigger than I needed and drove like a large car, with meh styling. I also considered the now discontinued Jetta Sportwagen, but it had the lesser version of the TDI, blob styling, and just couldn't get me excited. However, this new Golf Sportwagen snuck up on me and ended up in my garage in about two weeks. Even though the Golf has historically been positioned as their low-end model series, in recent years it has enjoyed a reputation as their performance series, with classic VW Euro handling, more sporty everything, and even higher-end interiors. I really wanted a snappy handling car like my old Jetta and previous GTI, so as stated above, the Golf series is the closest you can get in their line-up. This thing handles much better than a Passat, if not quite as well as my older VWs. The S version has only 16Also, the process of getting in and out of the car is not as smooth as previous models. It seems that the door frame is a little further forward relative to the seat, and the roof line at the door is a bit lower despite plenty of headroom. Additionally, there is a pronounced hump on the underside of the steering column. However, once in the car, it fits like a glove. The backup camera comes on instantly, which is a significant improvement from previous model years that had a lengthy delay. The entertainment system in older models was slow to respond to anything, but this year they have totally fixed all that with a new system. People have complimented my interior, and VW has made improvements in most of their models' interiors after taking heat in recent years. This Golf looks quite high-end and stylish. With multiple extremely high mileage VWs in my family, not one has ever had a crack, tear, or any other failure of cloth, velour, or vinyl seating, and from the looks of it, I expect the trend to continue. The exterior lines and styling make the best of the wagon body style, and it actually looks a bit sporty. The doors and trunk shut like safe doors, as in previous VWs, a solidness competing Asian cars don't have. Everything about the construction of the car exudes quality. This one was Mexican made, but so were my last two VWs with over 600k miles between them with no major repairs or even body noises or rattles. The stereo is a pleasant surprise, not as good as the awesome one in my 02, but solid. It sounds like it needs more amp and better tweeters, with some distortion at moderately high levels that doesn’t sound like a speaker problem. I understand that the difference between this and the Fender system in the SEL is an amp and subwoofer. These speakers put out deep, solid bass at medium volume, but the amp runs out quickly. The whole electronics package is a big improvement over previous years, and I really like it.I really wish they had included a proper USB port, which is a common complaint. Additionally, the connector for the adapter cord is recessed and the cord itself has a stiff right angle connection that can be difficult to insert (definitely not something to attempt while driving). Furthermore, the cord is only a foot long, which doesn't give me much flexibility with my iPod. However, once it syncs with the car, I can do everything through the stereo that I can on the iPod, and it's even easier. Adapters for other devices are available on eBay for just $13, so there's no need to pay VW's inflated prices. I've owned several gas and diesel VWs, and every one of them has exceeded its EPA highway mileage rating in everyday driving. Many Passat owners have reported getting upper forties and even fifties with the larger automatic model, so this is entirely believable. VW has always been conservative in their ratings. Despite most of my driving being at 75mph, I have consistently achieved 46-47mpg. While this car may not have quite the same light tossability as my old VWs, it is still a car that you can really enjoy driving.
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As a city-living mom of one, I needed a car that could hold a lot of stuff but still fit in a compact parking spot. Luckily, this car was basically designed with me in mind! I can fit all of our camping equipment in it for weekend travel, especially if we add a roof bag, which is easy to put on the roof since it's not an SUV. It's also really fun to drive, especially with the manual, which is important to me. While the city gas mileage isn't all that great, under 25 mpg, I do a lot of start and stop driving in a hilly city, so that's to be expected I suppose -- but if you were maximizing for that you should get a hybrid. However, gas mileage on the highway is great. The tank is pretty small, so you do have to make stops on long road trips, but that's not a big deal. Visibility is great, which is key for urban driving with lots of pedestrians. I was originally only planning to keep it a few years, but it's so much fun and works so well for us that I think we'll be keeping it long-term.
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I'm so glad to hear that you're enjoying the utility and gas mileage of the VW Sportswagen TDI! It's great that it's not as big and tall as an SUV, but still has plenty of space for all your gear and furry friends.
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Hi there! I noticed that you have almost 9,000 miles on your 2015 VW Golf Sportwagen TSI with automatic transmission. That's impressive! I'm glad to hear that your fuel economy is averaging 29.5 mpg (combined) since you bought the car. It sounds like you do a lot of highway driving, which is great for fuel efficiency. I'm also happy to hear that your car is rock solid and super quiet in city and town driving. It's always a relief to have a reliable car. It's great that you've only had to add about a quarter of a quart of oil since you bought the car new in August 2015. That's really impressive! Just a heads up, your first oil and filter change is due at 10,000 miles and every 10K miles thereafter. Keep up the good work!
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I understand the struggle of finding a comfortable car, especially with specific requirements like yours. It sounds like you've found a great fit with this car, which is able to accommodate your family and long commutes with ease. It's impressive that you're able to get such great gas mileage even with a roof box and all terrain tires. It's also reassuring to hear that you've had a trouble-free experience with this car, as long as you keep up with maintenance. Thank you for sharing your experience!
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Are you having problems with your 2015 Volkswagen Golf sportwagen?
Travis Williamson 2024-09-04
This car experienced some issues shortly after purchase. However, it is important to note that these issues are not indicative of the overall reliability of the vehicle. The car may feel sluggish due to turbo lag, but it still provides sufficient power for passing on the freeway or changing lanes.