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Volkswagen Golf

2017 only

143 classified complaints 5 recalls

2017 Volkswagen Golf have 143 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 5 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Tank, lines and filler, typically surfacing around 36,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2017 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Volkswagen Golf report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2017 only

Tank, lines and filler · Fuel system 34 complaints

Median onset: 36,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Fuel pump and sending unit · Fuel system 26 complaints

Median onset: 90,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $630–$1,700 nationally.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 15 complaints

Median onset: 21,250 miles. 20.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration · Electrical 10 complaints

Median onset: 13,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

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Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan · Engine 10 complaints

Median onset: 45,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.

Water leaks and seals · Body and interior 9 complaints

Median onset: 2,500 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Sunroof and panoramic roof · Body and interior 7 complaints

Median onset: 23,450 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $330–$620 nationally.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 5 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported. 60.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2017 model year. See the full Volkswagen Golf report for every year and full specs/safety data.