2015 Volkswagen Golf 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 problems
Based on complaints from owners of the Volkswagen Golf 2015, several common problems have been reported. Here is a detailed list of these issues:
- Timing Chain Cover Defective And Leaking Oil:
- This problem involves a defective timing chain cover that leads to oil leaks.
- Average Cost to Fix: $5,000
- Average Mileage: 16,000 mi
- High Pressure Fuel Pump Failure:
- Owners have experienced failures in the high-pressure fuel pump.
- Average Cost to Fix: $9,500
- Average Mileage: 40,000 mi
- Panoramic Sunroof Leaks:
- A common issue with the panoramic sunroof causing leaks.
- Average Cost to Fix: $5,000
- Average Mileage: 17,000 mi
- Transmission Failure (Most-Reported Problem):
- The 2002 Volkswagen Golf has been reported for transmission failure.
These problems highlight significant issues faced by owners of the Volkswagen Golf 2015 model, ranging from oil leaks to fuel pump failures and transmission issues. Owners have incurred substantial costs for repairs, emphasizing the importance of addressing these issues promptly to maintain the vehicle's performance and safety.
Is a 2015 Volkswagen Golf a reliable car?
How Reliable Is the 2015 Volkswagen Golf? J.D. Power gives the 2015 Golf a reliability rating of three out of five, which is about average.
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.
Do VW Golf have transmission problems?
Over time, the gearbox in automatic Golf models can wear out and start to judder intermittently. This is a sign of failure in the mechatronic unit, also known as the control centre of the gearbox. Look out for the following symptoms: Loss of power when changing gear.
How long will a VW Golf engine last?
Most Volkswagen vehicles will last between 100,000 and 200,000 miles, although well-kept models can last even longer than that. All VWs are remarkably reliable vehicles. When it comes to longevity, the Golf, Passat, Jetta, and Beetle are known to be particularly long-lasting.
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%.
Is Volkswagen Golf high maintenance?
According to RepairPal, Volkswagen maintenance costs are only slightly more expensive than average. Volkswagen maintenance and repairs cost about $676 per year while the industry average is $652.
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.
Is a Volkswagen Golf a reliable car?
Its reliability score was 90.4%. As a car brand, VW ranked 22nd out of 32 manufacturers. The largest concern is electric issues, of which 5% of owners that took part in the survey cited as something they've experienced with their Golf. Problems with the exhaust followed behind, with 3.3% of owners commenting on this.
2015 Volkswagen Golf car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Volkswagen Golf problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Engine problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Air bags problems
- Electrical system problems
- Fuel/propulsion system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2015 Volkswagen Golf vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2015 Volkswagen Golf
The NHTSA has received 122 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2015 Volkswagen Golf. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2015 Volkswagen Golf vehicles.
2024-10-24
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.
2024-08-19
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
2024-07-25
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)
2024-07-10
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.
2024-07-05
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.
2024-04-26
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.
2024-03-13
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.
2024-03-13
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.
2024-03-02
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-15
- VIN: 3VW217AU9FM
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: Leaking sunroof !!!!!!!
2024-02-25
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.
2023-11-26
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.
2023-10-09
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.
2023-08-27
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
2023-08-09
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.
2023-07-17
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.
2023-07-01
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.
2023-06-14
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-12
- VIN: 3VW817AU7FM
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: I was putting gas and it started shooting out gas from the tank fuel. I had filled up 2 gallons and the entire two gallons ended up on the floor of the gas station. I took the car to an old Volkswagen specialist and he suggested I get an evap system smoke test to determine what the problem is. I did the test and it came back as a faulty evap canister. That the evap vent valve is stuck closed and purge is allowing fuel into the canister. So I bought an oem canister and replaced the old one. For one day the car drove fine with no issue putting gas or any leaks. The next day I noticed the smell of gas and saw that it was leaking gas from behind the rear wheel. I took it to a local mechanic and the car leaked the remaining 60 miles of gas on the floor. Also the new canister is filled with gas again.
2023-06-02
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-11
- VIN: 3VW2A7AUXFM
- Components: POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: Over the last two months, I've had over 30 incidences where the car will either randomly shift extremely hard into a gear or will hesitate, stutter, lose power while accelerating. Some of the shifts have been so hard that they've thrown me forward. Some of the losses of power are extremely dangerous as I'm accelerating at highway speeds. I have a full log of at least 30 of these incidents (and detailed as best I could) and they are attached. I picked May 11th because that was the hardest shift/loss of power which caused me the greatest harm. I've been able to reproduce the errors in drive, sport, and Tiptronic mode. The errors occur in all gears, but are most common in 2nd and 3rd (although the higher gears are involved as well), which leads me to believe it's not the transmission, yet the mechatronics unit or something outside of the transmission and engine itself. The troubling issue here is that the car is recording absolutely zero fault codes for diagnosis; that is, the car is shifting, stuttering, hesitating randomly and erratically and no diagnostics are being provided to resolve the issue. Technicians are able to guess what the issue is, but cannot give a guarantee what the problem is without the fault codes. This is the greatest safety concern, but luckily no crashes so far. I was interested to learn that there was a recall on the same model by the Australian government related to the pressure accumulator and I'd like to see if this could be the issue, since I'm experiencing the same symptoms as those described in the recall: https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-005369. The contact stated that the loss of power issue still persists. The contact stated the issue is a faulty crank trigger.
2023-04-05
STRUCTURE,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-03-01
- VIN: 3VW2A7AU6FM
- Components: STRUCTURE,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Discovered several inches of water in the spare tire boot area. The entire back seat was also soaked through. Water appears to be leaking into the car from rear pressure vents behind the bumper or from another undetermined source, posing risks including black mold and damage to the spare tire.
2023-04-05
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-02
- VIN: 3VW217AUXFM
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: Left rear coil spring failed and is not available for inspection. The car was difficult to control when the spring failed which put driver safety at risk. The car was brought to an independent service center and confirmed that the failure was a left rear coil spring which required replacing both the left and right rear coil springs. The component was not inspected by the manufacturer. There were no warning signs or symptoms of the problem prior to failure. The car suddenly start making a loud noise in the rear left section of the vehicle while driving.
2023-03-28
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-12-12
- VIN: 3VW2A7AU3FM
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: The frame and track of the sun roof has developed a crack. It is available for inspection upon request. Because the frame/track developed a crack in the structural material, I can hear it rattling when I drive, which tells me it is loose. A loose sun roof structural system is not good, as driving on a freeway / highway at a higher speed could possibly cause the sun roof to become detached and fly off of the vehicle, or dislodge enough to distract the driver. Another secondary problem that has happened because of this loose, cracked sun roof track/frame, is that water has now been leaking into the car (possibly causing mold and condensation which has fogged up the windshield while driving) and slippery conditions all over the track/frame. This water drips through the overhead electrical panel, the headliner and down into the speakers. This can cause an electrical shortage in the vehicle, or shock. Water dripping into the car while driving on a rainy day on the freeway, can cause major distraction to the driver in dangerous conditions. The vehicle and sun roof issue have been inspected by the VW dealer, auto shop, and insurance. The VW dealer did tell me they have this issue often for these same models (they were fixing one as i was talking to them) and I have seen lawsuits online for this same issue. The car has never warned me about this issue, there are no warning lamps or messages pertaining to this. Nothing has ever severely impacted the car to cause this problem (It has never been in an accident). Please note, I have not used / opened / activated / operated this sun roof since this issue began back in December 2021. Car Insurance has offered to pay for a new headliner, but not for sun roof repair. The lifetime warranty has declined to pay for the repair because water has been involved (even though water is a secondary issue to the initial issue of a crack developing in the sun roof track/frame under normal dry warm conditions).
2023-02-23
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-02-03
- VIN: 3VW2A7AUXFM
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: Clock spring issue in VW golf’s should re reinvestigated. These are failing on these cars and companies are not looking into fixes or warranty help for these devices that should last. It’s shortsighted for consumers to continue to deal with this issue.
2022-12-02
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-03-01
- VIN: WVWLF7AU4FW
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Golf. The contact noticed that the fuel pump would frequent stop while fueling the vehicle. The contact then stated that while his vehicle was being driven by a valet, fuel began to pour out of the fuel tank while on an incline. The valet attendant managed to drive the vehicle down a decline which stopped the leak. Despite the failure, the contact was able to drive the vehicle home. The vehicle was then driven to a dealer where a diagnostic test was performed. The dealer informed the contact that the suction pump, seal, and emission filter needed to be replaced. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V647000 (Fuel System, Gasoline, Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed him that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The vehicle had yet to be repaired and remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.
2022-11-29
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-11-04
- VIN: 3VW217AU3FM
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Loss of coolant due to cheap plastic housing leads to damage to the thermostat and water pump. Researching the forums on this issue has shown that it's a common problem with the vehicle that Volkswagen hasn't addressed.
2022-11-13
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-11-10
- VIN: 3VW217AU4FM
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Suction pump recall was completed by Karmart the dealership I purchased the vehicle from. Suction pump continues to be an issue with fuel purging or leaking. This has been an ongoing issue for the past 5 months. Most recently a few days ago.
2015 Volkswagen Golf recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 12 recalls for different components of the 2015 Volkswagen Golf.
2024-02-14
- 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.
2019-08-22
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
- Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park."
- 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 November 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37M2.
2019-03-06
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
- Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.
- Consequence: If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42J5.
2018-12-19
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
- Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas, 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen, and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.
- Consequence: If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began January 31, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42J2/42J3.
2018-07-11
- 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.
2018-05-16
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI 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 dealers will repair the vehicles to make them fully compliant or Volkswagen will repurchase them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
2016-09-07
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- 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.
- Consequence: As fuel accumulates in the EVAP system, it may leak out through the charcoal canister filter element. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. The recall began November 2016. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298, Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 20Y6 and 20Y5. This recall has been fully superseded by recall 24V-110.
2015-10-26
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist.
- Consequence: If the camshaft lobe shears off there would be a loss of brake assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Volkswagen dealer will update the engine control module (ECM) software. The recall began March 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 23R1.
2015-10-07
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
- Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured September 8, 2014, to November 28, 2014, Golf vehicles manufactured April 2, 2014, to December 3, 2014, and E-Golf vehicles manufactured July 26, 2014, to October 18, 2014. The affected vehicles are equipped a Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) that may have been manufactured improperly. As a result, the front passenger seat occupant may be improperly classified or may not be detected.
- Consequence: In the event of a crash, if the front passenger seat occupant is incorrectly classified or non-detected, the passenger frontal air bag may deploy improperly or not at all, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
- Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PODS control module, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswgen's number for this recall is 69L6.
2015-04-17
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Golf, and GTI manufactured on February 17, 2014, to May 22, 2014, and Audi A3 manufactured on February 16, 2013, to April 23, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
- Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle will not start, or if the engine is running, it will stop and the vehicle will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any affected fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi at 1-800-253-2834.
2015-01-23
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
- Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 28, 2014, to November 24, 2014, 2014-2015 Passat vehicles manufactured April 7, 2014, to November 18, 2014, 2015 Golf and GTI vehicles manufactured July 1, 2014, to November 20, 2014, and 2014-2015 Beetle and Beetle Convertible vehicles manufactured March 31, 2014, to November 27, 2014. A sealing cap at the fuel rail may fail, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.
- Consequence: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.
- Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails with new parts, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24BL. Note: This recall expands and supersedes recall 14V-809 (Volkswagen recall number 24Bi) and only affects vehicles not previously repaired under that campaign.
2014-07-07
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen of America, Inc.
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Golf and GTI vehicles manufactured January 27, 2014, to May 12, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the stabilizer link fasteners may come loose and possibly interfere with the steering of the vehicle.
- Consequence: A loose stabilizer link may interfere with the vehicle's steering, requiring additional effort to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front stabilizer links, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40K9/1W.
Negative 2015 Volkswagen Golf car reviews
Positive 2015 Volkswagen Golf car reviews
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Hi there! I'm glad to hear that you're enjoying your golf! It sounds like you've had a great experience with it so far. The ride and handling are fantastic, and it's always fun to drive. I'm happy to hear that the lighting package has been helpful for nighttime driving, and that the Blizzak snow tires have made driving in the winter a breeze. It's great to hear that even after 60,000 miles, the golf still feels as good as new. And it's wonderful to hear that you would buy another one! Have a great day!
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I've always been a fan of Volkswagen cars, and when the mk7 Golf was released, I knew I had to have it. Now that I own one, I can't help but feel amazed by how incredible it is. The 1.8 TSI engine is the star of the show, providing both phenomenal fuel economy (over 40mpg) and impressive power that can outperform many other cars on the road. Plus, the fact that it only requires 87 octane fuel is a great bonus. I absolutely adore this car! While the NAV system and touch screen response are just okay, the zooming in and out can be a bit laggy and it glitches out sometimes. However, overall, this car is perfect.
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This car is perfect for us! It can easily transport four adults around town or cross country. It is smart, solid, strong, comfortable, ergonomic, efficient, reliable, and good-looking. As a diesel fan with three other diesel vehicles, I can say that there is plenty of Fahrvergnugen going on here! I love to run the county roads in central Texas, and the TDI and DSG transmission make an incredible match. The interior is quiet, and the Fender audio sounds great! Everybody loves it...
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Small, safe, and reliable - but most importantly, fun!
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I purchased a used car from Carvana and they delivered it to my door for free with a full tank of fuel. The car was a one-owner California car off of a 3-year lease. I have purchased new cars that were not as perfect as this one! Overall, a great experience with Carvana. AAA+++
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Giles Mosciski 2025-01-07
I've been eyeing one of these cars for a year now. After owning a 2011 Tiguan, which I absolutely adored, I decided to go for the Golf. While the car looks great and the engine is impressive, I have to admit that I've been a bit disappointed. The interior is nicely done and I'm a big fan of the sunroof. The power off the line is a bit slow until the turbo spools up, but after that, it has plenty of power. The fuel economy is a bit less than I expected for the size of the car, but it's not a deal-breaker. I bought the car about 8 months ago and have driven almost 6000 miles. Unfortunately, around 4700 miles, the transmission started to shutter when shifting gears. In sports mode, it shifted much better, but had a hard downshift. I took it in for maintenance and they replaced both front axles. They told me that VW was aware of the problem and that this would solve the issue I was having. They also mentioned that most customers don't start having this problem until they have around 15,000 miles on the car. While the car shifted better for the first 600 miles after the repair, it's now doing the same thing again. It's bad enough in drive, but in sports mode, it's terrible. I'm taking it back to the shop tomorrow and hoping they'll get it fixed correctly this time. If it wasn't for this issue, I would be very happy with the car and would give it a 4+ star rating. If you're considering purchasing one, I recommend checking out some of the VW forums first. There are a lot of people experiencing the same issue as me, and VW has yet to step up and solve the problem. Many of these people are die-hard VW fans who have owned VW vehicles for years.
Jaren Gorczany 2024-08-19
UPDATE....July 2017. The car has been bought back by VW as part of the Diesel emissions issue. Although my ownership experience was not great, I would like to share some observations. Some design aspects of the car seem to be driven by cost-cutting measures at VW. Let's take a look at some things, starting with the door hinges. They have shrunk dramatically compared to my 2013 Jetta hinges. Door detent stops are pretty useless and you may easily hit your door on the car next to you in a parking lot. The seats are creaking and popping from the backrest of the driver's seat, which is getting quite annoying. Oil changes look a bit more involved on the EA 288 engine due to the filter location. The dash icons have shrunk in size, so you may need reading glasses to see them. Headlights are not as powerful as on my Jetta, and high beam is pretty much useless. You need to be agile to get in and out of the car without hitting your head. The hidden door key slot is not user-friendly, and the interior light buttons are hard to find in the dark. The dash illumination reflects in the side window, and the exterior mirror demisters only operate at under 68deg F, which is not good for humid Texas mornings that start out at 80 deg F. Exterior mirrors have suffered due to fashion/aerodynamics taking over functionality, and they are too small. Performance-wise, the car is pretty good, but it does get caught out below 1800 rpm, with very noticeable turbo lag. Economy-wise, it's good so far. The Mark VII Golf has grown apart from its predecessor. I'm not sure where VW is going with these design changes apart from cost-cutting. Safety-wise, they have added as many airbags as they can, but they need to make visibility better, starting with the door mirrors. I think a lot has to do with the adoption of exhaust treatment equipment that has driven costs up and profits down. OK, lots of things have changed since the above review.Hello! I hope you're doing well. I wanted to share my experience with the VW Diesel Emissions scandal. Unfortunately, it wasn't a great one. My visits to the dealership for warranty repairs and service left me feeling unimpressed. I was disappointed to hear that the car would be bought back by VW and scrapped, as I was hoping for a more environmentally friendly solution. This has been the worst buying and owning experience I've had in over 35 years and with over 40 vehicles. In January 2017, I opted for the buy back, but the process was slow and time-consuming with many forms to fill out and notarize. Unfortunately, I made an error on my form, which caused further delays. Despite these challenges, I remained patient and hopeful. However, the replacement staff at the dealership were not very helpful, and I experienced long wait times for service. I had several issues with the car, including warped front brake rotors, a noise from the driver's side front suspension, and an engine under tray that fell off after an oil change. Despite these issues, the dealership was unable to find the cause of the noise and charged me $290 to replace the under tray. Additionally, the windshield would mist over on the inside in the morning, and the driver's inside door handle and lumbar adjuster knob kept falling off. Overall, this has been a poor experience, and I wouldn't expect this from a company like VW. In January 2018, I said goodbye to the car as VW bought it back in March 2017 as part of the emissions settlement.
Vince Nitzsche 2024-08-10
Because of VW's unethical business practices of lying to both consumers and regulators, the value of my car and those of others has dropped sharply. It's disappointing to see a company prioritize deception over proper engineering. I took a chance on the VW brand and have regretted it since.
Osvaldo Bruen 2024-06-04
I'm writing this review to share my experience with the Volkswagen TDI Golf and other TDI vehicles in the lineup. Unfortunately, recent news has revealed that Volkswagen installed a 'defeat device' algorithm on its emissions systems, which makes it appear that the vehicles emit far less nitrogen oxide during emissions testing than they do during normal driving conditions. This is a serious issue, as nitrogen oxide is a compound that is implicated in smog and worsening of pulmonary diseases such as asthma. As a consumer who was deceived by the marketing of the TDI lineup, I feel disappointed and frustrated. However, I want to emphasize that there are other great options out there, such as the Mazda 3 and Ford Focus hatches, which have been highly rated by Edmunds. I encourage you to consider these alternatives when making your next purchase.Save yourself a headache and choose a manufacturer that values honesty and transparency.
Clemens Christiansen 2024-05-14
I have been a proud owner and operator of diesel Golf and Jetta vehicles since 1984. However, my recent experience with Volkswagen corporate regarding the diesel issue has been very frustrating. Despite the excellent service provided by my local dealership, the process has been drawn out, inflexible, and has resulted in wasted time, fuel, and maintenance costs. While I do not have an opinion on whether the 'clean up' of their lies was designed to be near impossible to resolve for the consumer, I believe that Volkswagen corporate should take responsibility for their actions. Nonetheless, I remain grateful for the wonderful people at my local dealership who have been just as frustrated as I have been.