2019 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 2019 Volkswagen Golf problems
The Volkswagen Golf 2019 has several common problems reported by its owners, which are categorized into engine, transmission, electrical, and mechanical issues.
- Rattling Sound from Engine: A rattling sound that appears when starting the engine and disappears after driving for a few miles is a common problem in the Volkswagen Golf 2019. This issue is caused by a faulty camshaft-driven high-pressure fuel pump. It is recommended to replace the fuel pump every 20k miles to avoid this problem. While the rattling sound is a clear indication of the issue, it can also occur without any warning. Therefore, it is advisable to replace the fuel pump proactively.
- Car in Limp Mode: The Golf can suddenly go into Limp Mode while driving, which is often caused by a faulty water pump. This problem can be diagnosed as a faulty supercharger, but it is usually the water pump that is causing the issue. Replacing the water pump is a straightforward process, and owners can find a spare one in online stores.
- Rough Gear Changes (Automatics): The automatic gear changes in the Volkswagen Golf 2019 can be rough, which is a common problem in earlier models. In most cases, the gearbox unit needs to be replaced completely. However, before doing so, it is advisable to check the timing chain for any issues. If the timing chain has snapped, it is easier to replace it than removing and installing an entire gearbox.
- Rear Boot Locking Problems: The rear boot locking mechanism can malfunction, making it difficult to lock the boot. This problem is caused by a cracked and leaking brake servo pipe, which can be easily replaced with a new one. Owners can find a replacement brake servo pipe in online stores and install it themselves.
- Hot ABS Unit: The ABS unit can overheat, even during short journeys. This problem is common in Golfs built between 1997 and 2004 and is caused by an electrical fault in the ABS control unit. If left untreated, it can cause a fire. Owners can find a replacement ABS unit in online stores and replace the faulty one with a new one.
- Grinding from Rear: A grinding noise coming from the rear of the car while driving is a common problem in Golfs built between 1997 and 2004. This issue is caused by moisture entering the ball joints, which then corrode and seize. Owners need to replace the entire rear axle to solve this problem.
- Faulty Seat Belt: The seat belt pre-tensioner can discharge excessive heat when put to use, causing a risk of fire. Owners need to find replacement seat belt pre-tensioners in online stores and replace the faulty ones to avoid this problem.
- Struggle to Get Fifth Gear: Some owners have reported difficulty in getting into fifth gear, which can be caused by low gearbox oil levels or faulty or broken gear linkage or gear cables. Checking the oil levels and replacing any damaged linkages or cables can solve this problem.
- Lights Could Fail without Warning: An issue with the programming of the on-board supply control unit can cause the driver to not be warned of a light bulb failure. A message may also pop up suggesting a fault when there isn't one. Speak to a VW dealer for further information, because new software will need to be installed to fix the problem.
- Passenger Airbag: Due to a faulty weld in the gas generator used in the airbag assembly, there's a potential for parts of the assembly to break off and cause injury to occupants. Affected vehicles will need to have any faulty items replaced.
- Airbag and Seatbelt Tensioners: Some examples could have an issue with either the airbags or the seatbelt tensioners, or both. Due to an error in the manufacturing process, affected vehicles will need to have any faulty items replaced.
These common problems in the Volkswagen Golf 2019 can be solved by replacing the faulty parts with new ones or recalibrating the system. Regular servicing and maintenance can also help prevent these issues from occurring.
Is Volkswagen 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 VW Golf a good car to buy?
Yes, it's the Volkswagen Golf, the 'hear hooves, think horses' of family hatchbacks. It's an industry benchmark. A vanguard in the battle against the overdone, overblown and ostentatious. An easy (and possibly lazy) recommendation given by all car people to non-car people when they simply need 'a car'.
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 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.
2019 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
- Power train problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Electrical system problems
- Fuel/propulsion system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2019 Volkswagen Golf vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2019 Volkswagen Golf
The NHTSA has received 77 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2019 Volkswagen Golf. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2019 Volkswagen Golf vehicles.
2024-08-17
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-17
- VIN: 3VWG57AU7KM
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: This has been an open recall for 5 years and the manufacturer will not fix it. This could lead to vehicle fires and injuries.. It is not acceptable that Volkswagen can just ignore these safety recalls!
2024-05-06
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-06
- VIN: 3VW6T7AU6KM
- Components: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: When driving down the road doing about 35 mph with no car close in front of me my forward collision sensor went off without warning and initiated sharp braking which almost caused the car behind me to run into me. My car jolted like I’d been hit (I hadn’t) and the red warning light lit up the dashboard. The person behind me was able to brake in time and didn’t hit me. I don’t think my brake lights engaged. It was terrifying and incredibly unsafe and I’m lucky I wasn’t on a highway or there wasn’t anyone following too closely behind. Very, very dangerous situation.
2024-04-24
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-24
- VIN: 3VWG57AUXKM
- Components: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: When driving over train tracks the automatic emergency brakes engaged and the forward collision detection beeping alarm sounded. This has happened over 5 times since I have owned the car. Many times the forward collision alarm will go off without engaging the brakes, seemingly without cause. Only when passing over train tracks do the emergency brakes bring the vehicle to a stop or to an extreme slowdown. I have a video of the incident if you would like it, but no way to upload on this website. You can hear the emergency brake and alarm going off with nothing in front of my car.
2024-04-05
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-05
- VIN: 3VWW57AU6KM
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: Purchased vehicle brand new from Seacoast VW in Greenland, NH in March of 2020. In February of 2022 with just 12804 miles on this vehicle I had them check a problem with noisy rear brakes. I was informed that the rear brakes were delaminating and needed replacement for around $800. As this was beyond the 12 month warranty that this charge was not to be covered. After much negotiation I agreed to pay 20% of the parts & labor charge and they would pick up the remaining 80% as a one time goodwill because I was a loyal VW customer. The excuse that was given to me at that time is that I didn't drive enough miles & rust on the rotor caused the delamination. Jump forward to April 2024 I again was told my rear brakes were delaminating and would not pass the NH state safety inspection. The service consultant was very surprised that they had already replaced the rear brakes in 2022! I was again told this was because I did not drive enough. I then called VW Customer Care phone number that the dealer provided to see if VW would provide some financial relief. The woman who answered the phone was very polite and understood my frustration that brakes would fail after only 12000 miles but after checking with her supervisor informed me that VW would not help with this Safety problem. I then asked her if I was the only one who has experienced this problem And she emphatically stated that I was not the only complaint for this problem and even suggested that I keep all of my records for possible reimbursement in a future recall due to the significant number of complaints that VW has had with this problem. This is a severe safety problem that VW is trying to sweep under the rug and needs to be investigated so VW bears the cost of this and not the many customers that have so far had to bear the expense that is an actual design flaw!
2024-02-21
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-27
- VIN: 3VWM17AU2KM
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: I was making my final trip of my move from Minneapolis to the Denver area and was on [XXX] traveling West in the right lane. The truck ahead was moving from the right lane to the left to give room to a car stopped on the right shoulder. There was another car in the left lane so I couldn’t move to the left. The truck was soon blocking much of the left lane so the car in the left lane was slowing as I slowed. I then applied my brakes and the pedal went all the way to the floor without actuating the brakes! Fortunately, by then there was room between the truck and the car on the shoulder and I was able to miss both as I sailed by. Pumping the brake pedal restored the brake function. Thinking that I must be low on brake fluid, I pulled off the highway at the next large service station. The brake fluid reservoir was full. I continued to my new home and at my first opportunity I went to the nearest VW dealership and left it for several days to be checked. No error codes so they did nothing. VW customer service arranged for another dealership to check it out. No error codes and not able to reproduce the problem so they did nothing. About a month later I was one a trip on a very hilly rout. Costing down a steep section I applied the brakes as I started to be more than 10 mph over the speed limit. The pedal went about 80% to the floor! But there was braking this time. Pumping the pedal restored normal brake function. VW customer serviced had arranged for yet one more dealership to look at the car. Again, not surprisingly, they couldn’t reproduce the problem and no error codes so they did nothing. I consider this to be a significant safety problem. As VW would not fix the problem, even as the car is still under warranty, I replaced the master cylinder at my own expense and have taken the car on a 2500 mile trip with no sign of the braking problem I have more confidence in the car. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2023-12-29
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-29
- VIN: 3VWG57AU1KM
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2019 VW Golf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V604000(Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced the failure. The VIN tool confirms parts not available.
2023-10-11
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-09-26
- VIN: 3VW6T7AU1KM
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Driving on the interstate with no cars near me and my sunroof exploded and showered me with glass. VW is claiming that it was hit and it was not. The car is my daily driver, and I inspect it daily. The plastic insert was cracked (also an issue with this model)and mentioned by me on a previous service visit at Baxter Volkswagen of Omaha, but it was not investigated by Baxter and then the service advisor gave no explanation as to why it was not looked at. A month a half later the sunroof exploded.
2023-10-10
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-09-19
- VIN: 3VW6T7AU2KM
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I was driving and the spring from the grab handle (driver side) popped out and hit me by my left eyebrow. At home, I tried to compare the driver side grab handle with the front passenger grab handle to see if I can fix it. As I grabbed the handle and the spring became loose and it is now sideways (picture) In addition, according to my repair log, my GTI was serviced to repair the right side rear passenger grab handle on 18 Jan 2020. I have a service appointment tomorrow 11 Oct 2023 to repair the grab handles and a check engine light.
2023-09-21
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-09-21
- VIN: 3VWM17AU5KM
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: Several times now, my 2019 VW Golf Alltrack S while driving has flashed a warning saying "ignition switched off" and then "check starter system". I can still apply the brakes, steer, and accelerate, but various electrical systems stopped working, including the speedometer. I've brought it to a VW dealer, but they said they couldn't find an issue. Several places online say that this is an ignition switch issue and that it was fixed once they replaced the ignition switch.
2023-09-15
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-04-01
- VIN: 3VW5T7AU6KM
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: * "Starter system faulty", currently the supposedly damaged part has already been replaced * When this fault appears, all the vehicle's electrical instruments stop working, lights, radio, air conditioning, reversing camera, security systems, but the vehicle's engine remains on, this happens a few minutes after starting the car and the cabin. is above 90 degrees temperature. * part 5Q1.905.865 is defective under high temperatures. * No, but you can search for information on the Internet with the part number 5q1 905 865 and you will find hundreds of complaints from VOLKSWAGEN vehicle owners with this same problem. * The warning appears on the dashboard screen and in 3 seconds all the vehicle's electronic instruments turn off but the engine continues to run
2023-08-29
VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-14
- Components: VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Golf. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light and the air bags warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing the failure listed in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V892000 (Visibility, Air Bags) however, neither the VIN nor the model vehicle was included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000. The VIN was not available.
2023-08-16
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-01
- VIN: 3VWM17AU7KM
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: After being in hot sunlight all day(95+ degrees), car started and about three minutes into drive the engine and all electronics died while going approximately 15mph, warning display flashed up on center lcd display that ignition was off, please pull over, and then to check the starter. The power steering turned off so I had very limited steering. The car would not restart, took about 5 minutes of waiting and had to remove the key and reinsert it before it would start again. I was only going 15mph on an empty residential road, so no damage, but if it happened on a busy highway it might have resulted in a crash. Dealer could not reproduce the fail, but read codes that showed the ignition switch was faulty, and they replaced that. The car was at the dealership to look at another issue(the blind spot monitor lights not turning off), and I picked it up from the dealership minutes before this ignition switch issue occurred. They found no issues or error codes with the blind spot monitoring or any other electrical system, the ignition switch issue only occurred after the car was sitting outside in direct sunlight for 5 hours. I believe the heat was the issue, I have found multiple online forum posts where owners of 2019 VWs of different models have the same issue on hot days.
2023-08-16
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-16
- VIN: 3VWM17AU6KM
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: While driving, all vehicle gauges and HVAC suddenly stopped working. Car beeped, and screen said "pull over safely" (or something like that), and then said "Check starter system". Turned car off, and then eventually it turned back on. Same thing happened again, but I was able to continue driving (engine kept running), with no HVAC, no speedometer, no tachometer, nothing. I don't know if turn signals or exterior lights were working.
2023-07-09
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-07
- VIN: 3VWH17AU9KM
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: Windshield cracked while it was parked. Four people were in the car on a trip from Reno to San Francisco. No one heard or saw anything hit the windshield before they stopped for breakfast. When they came back to the car they found that the windshield had a crack about 12 inches long. There was no sign of a stone or other object that might have caused the crack. there was no chip in the glass either.
2023-07-07
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-05
- VIN: 3VWM17AUXKM
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: On July 5, 2023 the electronics in our 2019 VW Golf Alltrack S, stopped working, while that car was been driven on a highway. The following was no longer operational, (while the car was still in motion): gauges such as speedometer, tachometer, fuel indicator and engine temperature; controls such as turn signals, wipers, dashboard and car indicator lights, also the infotainment system, used at that time for driving directions, was no longer operating. The car engine was still running; however, safely pulling to the side of the road was hardly possible, as the turn signals and lights no longer worked. After the car was stopped and the engine was turned off and on few times, the above-listed electronics started working again. Prior to this incident, the car has been driven daily and has not been parked for an extended period of time; it also has been serviced in accordance with the manufacturer requirements. A few weeks prior to this incident, the car was serviced / inspected by an authorized VW dealer. The same dealer examined the car, next day after the incident, and determined that a faulty ignition was the cause of the issues. Replacing that part (under warranty) required few days, as an incorrect part was ordered by the dealer. The loss of key controls and gauges mentioned above, and required for a safe vehicle operation, created a dangerous situation, which should be investigated, in order to determine if design issues exist and require further actions, to prevent such incidents.
2023-05-09
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-05
- VIN: 3VW5T7AU9KM
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The engine completely failed while driving normally and lost power while on the highway, doing highway speeds. I had no power to safely exit the highway and it became extremely dangerous for surrounding traffic as I had to slow down. The problem has been confirmed by a Volkswagen dealer. Yes the vehicle has been inspected by Volkswagen. No warning lights or check engine lights prior to the failure
2023-03-06
SEATS,LANE DEPARTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-10-15
- VIN: 3VW6T7AUXKM
- Components: SEATS,LANE DEPARTURE
- Summary: Driver seats frame is loose, have been waiting for part since October/2022, they said that I can take over a year. Strong Volkswagen technician told me that is not safe to drive the car because if I get in accident I can get smashed once the seat is not safely locked in place. The strong vw service manager told me that the solution is sale the car for someone who doesn’t know about the problem. The car is under the warranty bumper to bumper.
2023-02-28
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-02-27
- VIN: 3VWG57AU7KM
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns 2019 Volkswagen Golf. The contact stated that while a complete stop, the Auto Start/Stop feature failed to engage and a message advising to manually start the vehicle by turning the ignition key was displayed. The contact stated that as he attempted to turn the ignition key, the key was stuck and the key fob fractured, causing the vehicle to go into Safe Mode. The anti-theft warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to push the vehicle to the side of the road with the assistance of bystanders. The vehicle was towed the contact’s residence. The contact notified the dealer of the failure and ordered a new key. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
2023-01-30
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-25
- VIN: 3VWH17AU3KM
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: This vehicle has experienced cracked front rims on two separate occasions resulting in sudden air pressure loss to the tire and an emergency stop and a ruined tire. Additionally, this car has worn the front tires aggressively ever since new. There is an existing recall on 2019 Alltracks that is the result of improperly machined front wheel bearings and has resulted in a number of incidents surrounding the front wheels and the drivability issues. This recall apparently doesn't impact my vehicle, but seeing that VW recommends not driving the vehicle until the repairs are made and with the issues that appear similar to the recall, I am concerned that recall should be expanded.
2023-01-07
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-01
- VIN: 3VW5T7AU0KM
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
- Summary: Faulty/unreliable water pump resulted in sudden coolant leak and subsequently overheating the engine. This seems to be a common problem when looking at reports/discussion from other owners of this vehicle online. It’s a known issue that the stock water pump is bad.
2022-10-31
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-10-31
- VIN: 3VW6T7AU6KM
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: GTI has an overly squeaky front suspension. Suspension is 100% stock and unmodified. Searching online yields many Golf owners experiencing the same issues (in the USA and worldwide). People say to lube up the suspension with grease, but this could cause a safety issue if it gets on the brakes. Volkswagen claims this is normal, but I've owned nine Volkswagen vehicles and this is the first one that's ever had this issue. This sound has been ongoing since the vehicle had 10,000 miles on the odo; the vehicle now has 60,000 miles.
2022-10-17
SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-10-01
- VIN: 3VWH17AU2KM
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: I was driving during the afternoon on a local road at approximately 30 mph. When I approached a traffic light with car brake lights showing ahead of me, I gently tapped my brakes in anticipation of possibly needing to slow down or stop. Instead of an expected gradual slowing of the vehicle, I was surprised when the brakes seemed to grab and the car stopped abruptly as if I had stepped down hard on the brake pedal. Fortunately, the situation appeared to return to normal in an instant when I let up on the brakes. The incident has not reoccurred.
2022-05-12
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-04-02
- VIN: 3vwh17au7km
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ENGINE
- Summary: Multi-system failure - multi incidents; Dealership has confirm and 'corrected' but several electrical/engine issues persist. Vehicle has been inspected by three VW dealerships (Royal Motor Sales in San Francisco, Serramonte, CA and Kalispell VW in Montana). Several issues were observed while driving - multiple system failure warnings, and also engine failure multiple times. The last time the engine failed while driving 75 miles an hour and there was no where to pull off nor shoulders.
2022-03-09
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-11-27
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 3vwm17auxkm
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: The plastic button for the hand brake/ parking brake pops out of the handle which then causes the brake to release. VW has replaced the part under warranty 2 times since I purchased the vehicle. In my case the second time it happened the car popped out of gear and struck 2 cars across the street from my driveway. Dealer states its a common issue. But Volkswagen has done nothing to correct the issue other than replacing the hand brake repeatedly on the cars. It's a major safety issue in my opinion. And I feel they need to come up with a permanent solution rather than replacing with a new faulty part. I have since sold the car back to the dealer as I don't trust that the hand brake on the car won't fail again.
2021-12-15
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-11-29
- VIN: 3VWG57AU2KM
- Components: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: 11/2021 @ 5927 miles - sunny day, no vehicle in front, without warning AEB lit up, flashing and automatic brakes engaged, vibration felt, bringing car to near stop for no reason. Speed approx 35 mph on flat, straight roadway, approx 4 lanes heading one direction. Could have been rear-ended since car stopped suddenly. No prior occurrence. VW Case #05016886 created by VW upon contacting. Recommended VW service inspection. VW service stated Fault C113B00 for hill descent button, which this model doesn’t have hill descent option. VW technician reconfigured the ABS module to rectify error.
2019 Volkswagen Golf recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 6 recalls for different components of the 2019 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.
2023-08-30
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
- Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Golf, Golf Alltrack, Golf Sportwagen, 2019-2020 Golf GTI, and Jetta vehicles equipped with a conventional ignition switch. The ignition switch may fail, especially in high temperature environments.
- Consequence: Ignition switch failure can cause the electrical system to shut down and the engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 1, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 28H7.
2022-10-31
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
- Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3, Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas, Golf A7, Audi A3, 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021 Atlas FL vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
- Consequence: An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will update the TPMS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audis customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Audi) 45J7, and (VW) 45J6 and 45J8.
2019-12-11
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Park It: 1
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Jetta GLI, Golf Alltrack, and Golf GTI vehicles. The front wheel bearings may have been improperly machined, potentially causing excessive stress on the wheel, wheel bolts, or wheel bearings.
- Consequence: The excessive stress can cause steering, traction or other stability issues or breakage relating to the front wheels, and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will replace the wheel bearing assemblies, wheels, and wheel bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40P1. Note: The affected owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repairs have been made.
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.
Negative 2019 Volkswagen Golf car reviews
Positive 2019 Volkswagen Golf car reviews
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5 years ago, I test drove a Golf TDI 5M. Ended up purchasing a Jetta SW 6A the year after. 4 years later, I now own a Golf TSI 5M and it's just as fun to drive as the one I test drove 5 years ago. Additionally, it's even more spacious than it was back then!
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I have a white SE with a six-speed manual. It's a pocket rocket! I find myself doing 80 on the interstate without realizing it, and it's ready to go at the green light. At 6'2, I was pleasantly surprised by the amazing leg and headroom. While I'm not sure about the gas mileage, I do know it's on par with my last car, a Corolla. The voice recognition for the infotainment system can be frustrating, but overall, the interior is perfect. The only downside is the wide B-pillar and the center armrest. All in all, I absolutely love this car!
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Your Golf has many of the same features as my Toyota Camry SE, except for leather seats and a sunroof. However, the Golf has a 1.8L engine with 170HP, which is slightly more powerful than the Camry's 2.5L engine with 168HP!
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You've got yourself a real gem here! This car has it all - great value, quality, precise steering, excellent mileage, and all the safety features you could want. Not to mention, it drives fantastic and is a lot of fun. It's hard to believe that it's not twice the price!
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It sounds like you really enjoyed your experience with the car! From your description, it seems like it handles and brakes well, and you have nothing negative to say about it. It's great to hear that you found it to be a nice compact car.
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Cale Schinner 2024-11-08
I have a 2019 Golf S 1.4l turbo with a 6-speed manual transmission and it currently has 26,000 miles. I use it as a commuter, driving 160 miles every 3rd day on the highway at 65-70mph. I'm happy to report that the fuel mileage, calculated not from the dash readings, is consistently between 39-42 mpg. Although I have not made any modifications to the car, I have had to take it back to the dealer 5 times for emissions issues. They have replaced the same O2 sensor twice, the charcoal canister twice, and the n90 valve. The most recent visit (5/20/21) involved resetting the engine management system per a VW tech bulletin and replacing a belt tensioner pulley that was causing a squeaking noise. While I'm keeping my fingers crossed, I'm not holding my breath. Despite these issues, I really like having the convenience of a hatchback and a manual transmission. However, the check engine light coming on every 3,000-5,000 miles has made me lose faith in this car. I'm considering trading it for a non-VW product, but I still have the balance of the 6-year/72,000-mile warranty. The repairs have always taken 1-2 days due to waiting on parts. This last visit, the replacement of the squeaking belt tensioner pulley delayed the repairs by an extra day. I bought this car new with hopes that it would carry me through until I retire in 2 years, but I'm having reservations.
Broderick Kreiger 2024-09-05
Although the VW is a fun car to drive, the maintenance costs can be quite high. Unfortunately, I needed a new transmission after only 109,000 Km on the vehicle, and VW would not cover it under warranty. I ended up spending approximately $10K to get it fixed.
Jayson Rath 2024-09-05
I bought this car brand new and I absolutely love how it looks and drives! Although, I have had a few issues with it and it has been in the shop 8 times in the 11 months that I’ve owned it. Unfortunately, it has left me stranded twice which is not something I would expect from a new car. I didn’t think I’d find myself in the car market again after only 11 months, but here I am.