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2017 Volkswagen Golf problems
Owners have filed 145 complaints about the 2017 Volkswagen Golf with NHTSA. Fuel/propulsion system accounts for 35.2% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of engine at 12.4%.
Complaints145
Crashes4
Fires0
Injuries6
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Fuel/propulsion system 35.2% · 51
Engine 12.4% · 18
Unknown or other 8.3% · 12
Electrical system 6.9% · 10
Structure 4.8% · 7
Air bags 4.8% · 7
Service brakes 3.4% · 5
Fuel system, gasoline 3.4% · 5
Severity
Of those complaints, 4 describe a crash and 6 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 7 model years of the Volkswagen Golf in this data, 2017 sits 4th by complaint volume. 2015 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 26 in the last three years against 83 in the three before. The issues here may already have been addressed.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 21,000 miles.
In owners' own words
While traveling at highway speeds the vehicle flashed the epc warning light and suddenly lost all power and rapidly decelerated. The car had to coast off the highway and would not respond to throttle input once stopped. Car was turned off and on which resulted in "limp" mode but car was unsafe to drive on the road. Had car towed to dealer and was diagnosed with a faulty fuel injector. Car has 700 miles on it. Fuel/propulsion system · reported at 700 miles
There is a problem with the fuel system in the tank region that effects the PCV valve, Charcoal cylinder and fuel tank cause a build up of pressure in the system that causes the vehicle to leak gas vapor and not be able to fill with fuel. There was a similiar issues with the 2015/2016 models and the PCV valve. The vapor build up is extremely dangerous as it could ingnite causing boldily harm or even death. Fuel/propulsion system
I had a suction jet pump recall due on the car. I took it to the dealer to fix. Mind you, I have never had an issue with this car ever. Now about a week later from the car being in the shop I get an engine malfunction light that comes on due to the evap system. Vw dealership of cool springs has not worked with me on this at all and it is frustrating to say the least. Fuel/propulsion system
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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