2013 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2013: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2015 | 59 |
| 2016 | 51 |
| 2017 | 38 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 11 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Structure
1 of 1 total report mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
Show complaint excerpts
Recall 37M2 - my 2013 vw jetta sportwagon/automatic, w/key - is not included in this recall. However - this is exactly what happened to my car - only 4 weeks after I bought it!
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-10-17
Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc) and electrical system
Electronic stability control (esc)
1 of 1 total report mentions: electronic stability control (esc).
Electrical system
1 of 1 total report mentions: electrical system.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2013 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
- Electronic stability control (esc): 1 report on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2013 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.