MYRModel Year Report

2018 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen

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2018 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:03:42.165Z

Only 12 complaints 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 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
12

Too few to rank

Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 2018

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2013: 1 complaint 2013 2015: 59 complaints 2015 2016: 51 complaints 2016 2017: 38 complaints 2017 2018: 12 complaints 2018 12 2019: 11 complaints 2019
2013: 1 complaint 2013 2015: 59 complaints 2015 2016: 51 complaints 2016 2017: 38 complaints 2017 2018: 12 complaints 2018 12 2019: 11 complaints 2019
2013: 1 complaint 2013 2015: 59 complaints 2015 2016: 51 complaints 2016 2017: 38 complaints 2017 2018: 12 complaints 2018 12 2019: 11 complaints 2019

2018: 12 complaints

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YearComplaints
20131
201559
201651
201738
201812
201911

Known problem areas

Only 12 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Power train

4 of 12 total reports mention: power train.

CRASH
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The vehicle went forward in Reverse and backward in Drive, multiple times in one day, observed by driver and passenger. Another vehicle was struck; no one was injured (fortunately).

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-08-17

Also filed under Electrical system

My wife's Golf Sportwagen has a sort of whop whop noise evident at about 30 -35 MPH that gets a bit more pronounced at 60 MPH. The brakes seem fine. No pulling or pulsations in the brake pedal. They work well.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-30

Also filed under Wheels

Vehicle speed control

2 of 12 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH

Structure

2 of 12 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.

Electrical system

2 of 12 total reports mention: electrical system.

CRASH

Air bags

2 of 12 total reports mention: air bags.

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2018-06-29Service brakes, hydraulic18V369000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen and GTI and Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles.

    Remedy: Volkswagen and Audi will notify their owners. Audi dealers will bleed the rear brakes. Volkswagen dealers will bleed the front and rear brake calipers. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the brake system has been checked.

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    2019-03-19Electrical system, steering18V464000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf and Golf Sportwagen vehicles.

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.

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    2019-04-12Suspension19V188000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42J5.

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    2019-11-19Electrical system, steering19V615000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.

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    2023-12-12Recall queryClosed 2024-07-01 Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)
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    2024-07-25Fuel system, gasoline24V110000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. Final owner notification letters for Audi owners were mailed on July 25, 2024. Final owner letters for VW owners were mailed on August 13, 2024.

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Buy-smart checklist

2018 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 18V369000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 18V464000 · Electrical system, steering
  • Recall 19V188000 · Suspension
  • Recall 19V615000 · Electrical system, steering
  • Recall 24V110000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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FAQ

Is the 2018 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 2018 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2018 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.