2016 Model Year

Volkswagen Golf

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
84
Recalls
1
Crashes
0
Severe
1

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

16V647000 Sep 2016

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 2025

The EPC light has luminated 3 times in the last several months. The vehicle stutters and will not accelerate past 25 MPH. Shutting off the engine an...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 2025

I was driving my vehicle on the highway when a driver stopped me and warned me that my vehicle was leaking a huge amount of gasoline. I had a technici...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
Dec 2024

My VW golf has experienced rear door lock issues where both rear dock locks no longer work (lock or unlock) when pressing the lock button on the key o...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 2024

Car began spraying fuel upon turning the key in the ignition. Recall work pertaining to the suction jet pump was recently performed and is the only li...

Fuel System
Sep 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Golf. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, there was an abnormally strong gasoline odor in the ca...

Fuel System
Jun 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Golf. The contact stated there was fuel leaking from the charcoal canister. The contact received notification of NH...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
May 2024

We are unable to fill up the gas tank due the recall issue. The dealership says we can bring it in and they will repair but at this time we would have...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
May 2024

My vehicle is leaking fuel. I have been unable to drive it for a few weeks due to the recall not having an approved repair. The dealership did not o...

ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
May 2024

My EPC light began to appear randomly in early 2024. I received a recall notice on the gear shift trim around the same time, so called Jack Ingram VW...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 2024

When refueling, the gasoline spills out and can't fill the tank. Took the car to the dealer and they are asking for 2,500$ for repair.

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Summary

The 2016 Volkswagen Golf has 84 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.

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