Bad rear suspension is deforming the tire and could possiucause a blow out
The worst 2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags1
- Electrical1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
Problems by type
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- Airbags1
- Electrical1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen 77
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Campaign Reminder Communication
- Adhesive circular
- The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
- Gasoline Engine Misfire Diagnosis document
- Battery Testing and Charging instruction
- Update model year applicability and existing tip for transmission basic settings direction.
- Update to model year applicability and existing tip for Dual clutch basic settings procedure.
- Update to existing information to address phone concerns via bluetooth resulting from saved emoji information
- Diagnostic tip to look for aftermarket phone software that can effect infotainment operation.
- Update to MIB2 information to include 2015 and 2017 model year.
See all 77 bulletins for the 2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen
What 2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
2016 volkswagen golf sportwagen. Consumer writes in regards to steering and electrical system safety recall. *ld
Recall has been out for 6 months, still no fix available.
Metal trim on the bezel of the gear selector (at the base) has peeled off and cracked. It is very sharp and I cut my hand. It appears that this is a common issue with cars on this platform (golf, gti, golf sportwagen).
Was hit in the rear, other driver was traveling around 55 MPH as I was slowing down (around 5 MPH) turning right from a highway onto another road. Impact was enough to crush the rear floor pan and bend the frame. I smelled and saw smoke coming from the steering column after the impact. None of the airbags in the whole car went off but the airbag light came on and vehicle status says "error: airbag".
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Questions about the 2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen
Is the 2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen, close to a typical Golf Sportswagen model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen?
Airbags, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen have?
No recalls on record.
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