9 complaints reported

2016 Volkswagen Golf UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Owner-reported problems and safety issues filed with NHTSA. Review common failures, severity levels, and complaint trends over time.

Reports
9
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0

Complaint Timeline

Chronological view of owner reports

Jan 2024

I have a leak in my trunk from water leaking from my pressure valve in the rear of my car. Found that this is a common issue with my car. The seal around the pressure valve doesn't prevent water from entering into the trunk of my car. I got a flat tire on the highway and opened the hatch to get my spare and there was water flooded there and it rusted my spare tools. I could not put on my spare tire.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF, Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Incident: Jan 2024
Dec 2023

Sunroof Frame Cracked. Leaky sunroof. Drains are cleaned. A pillars get wet where airbags and wiring are located. Could cause a short.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF, Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Incident: Dec 2023
Feb 2023

The sunroof leaks water into the passenger side A pillar

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF, Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Incident: Apr 2023
Jul 2022

Leaking coolant due to thermostat housing breaking

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF, Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Incident: Jul 2022
May 2021

The gear shifter inside vehicle has a decorative aluminum trim that when you slide your hand in center cubby over time tends to separate. It creates sharp edges and I cut my hand while retrieving something from center console cubby.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF, Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Incident: Oct 2021
May 2021

SUNROOF IS LEAKING

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF, Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Incident: May 2021
Jan 2020

PANORAMIC SUNROOF LEAKS INTO THE INTERIOR A FRAME PILLARS. IT LEAKS IN THE RAIN, THE SNOW, AND EVEN THE CAR WASH. THE LEAK STARTS AS A DAMP SPOT IN THE INTERIOR WHERE THE HEADLINER MEETS THE A FRAME PILLAR. THE SUNROOF WILL LEAK IF THE CAR IS STATIONARY OR MOVING. THE LEAK WILL MAKE ITS WAY DOWN THE PILLAR AND ACROSS THE SIDE AIRBAG.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF, Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Incident: Apr 2019
Dec 2018

I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND HEARD A LOUD POP LIKE A GUN SHOT. I LOOKED UP AND IT WAS MY MOON ROOF. IT WAS AS IF IT HAD BLOWN OUT. I WAS NOT UNDER AN UNDERPASS OR NEAR ANY VEHICLES THAT COULD HAVE THROWN A ROCK. IT HAPPENED LIKE COMBUSTION. SO RANDOM AND SCARY! IF I WOULDN'T HAVE HAD THE SHADE CLOSED, I WOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED IN GLASS. THIS WAS AN ORDINARY MORNING WITH TEMPS AROUND 60 DEGREES. I AM SHOCKED TO SEE THAT THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FOR MANY AND YET THERE IS NO SAFETY RECALL. PLEASE HELP.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF, Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Incident: Dec 2018
Jul 2016

TWO PRIMARY PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR AT THIS TIME: 1. EPC (ENGINE POWER CONTROL) LIGHT COMES ON FREQUENTLY WHILE DRIVING AT STREET AND FREEWAY SPEEDS. WHEN THE LIGHT COMES ON THE CAR JERKS FORWARD AND RIDES ROUGH. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THIS CAR AND IT NOT RUNNING CORRECTLY. THE CAR MANUAL INDICATES THAT WHEN THE EPC LIGHT IS DISPLAYED THE ENGINE IS MALFUNCTIONING. 2. THE BLUETOOTH/INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM WILL INTERMITTENTLY FREEZE AND THE PHONE WILL NOT DISCONNECT AND THE RADIO WILL WORK. THIS IS ALSO A SAFETY ISSUE SINCE I HAVE TO CONSTANTLY ADJUST THE SETTINGS TO TRY AND FIX IT AND PULL OVER THE CAR, TURN OFF THE CAR AND TRY AND FIX THE PROBLEM. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO A VOLKSWAGEN DEALER /SERVICE CENTER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS TO FIX BOTH PROBLEMS AND THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIX EITHER PROBLEM.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF, Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Incident: Nov 2015

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Quick Summary

The 2016 Volkswagen Golf has 9 UNKNOWN OR OTHER complaints on file. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.