2015 Model Year

Volkswagen Golf

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
127
Recalls
2
Crashes
7
Severe
19

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

15V229000 Apr 2015

Other

No consequence data available

14V412000 Jul 2014

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Crash
Feb 2026

The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Golf. The contact stated that the vehicle jumped the curb while driving, but he was able to regain control. The dri...

SUSPENSION,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 2025

Sirs: I am reporting TWO issues: One: My car should have been included in the recall campaign for rear coil spring fracture that other 2015 Golfs...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 2025

I brought my 2015 Volkswagen (with only 50,000 miles) to Island Volkswagen in NY for a fuel system recall repair. Before this, the car had no fuel sme...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 2025

The chrome plastic trim coating on the START/STOP button and also the steering wheel have peeled and are razor sharp. I cut myself badly on both piec...

Fuel System
Nov 2024

The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Golf. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the fuel gauge level dropped quickly, and there was...

Electrical System
Oct 2024

When I turn on the ignition it says on the screen Starting system fault please service the vehicle.

Fuel System
Oct 2024

The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Golf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V110000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the pa...

Fuel System
Aug 2024

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. "618...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 2024

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 f...

Structure
May 2024

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 dange...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2015 Volkswagen Golf has 127 complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. 7 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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