2019 Volkswagen Golf
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
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.
- Complaints
- 62
- Recalls
- 6
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
- Engine
Campaigns on file for 2019
Opened by NHTSA
55% of complaints
Complaints per year
2019: 62 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 13 |
| 1987 | 4 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 17 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 43 |
| 1995 | 43 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 18 |
| 1999 | 64 |
| 2000 | 88 |
| 2001 | 116 |
| 2002 | 74 |
| 2003 | 26 |
| 2004 | 28 |
| 2005 | 19 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 70 |
| 2011 | 110 |
| 2012 | 48 |
| 2013 | 43 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 131 |
| 2016 | 85 |
| 2017 | 117 |
| 2018 | 29 |
| 2019 | 62 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 81 |
| 2023 | 11 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine
55% · 34 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI. The contact stated that on several occasions while stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-08-13
I have a new 2019 vw Golf GTI rabbit with 500 miles, I've had a problem with the car stalling as I come to a stop. It's happened multiple times, all while slowly coming to a stop. It's quiet and don't even notice until I try to…
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-04-04
Power train
21% · 13 reportsFuel/propulsion system
11% · 7 reportsElectrical system
8% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing ignition.
Show complaint excerpts
* "Starter system faulty", currently the supposedly damaged part has already been replaced * When this fault appears, all the vehicle's electrical instruments stop working, lights, radio, air conditioning, reversing camera, security systems, but...
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-15
Forward collision avoidance
8% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
Safety timeline
6 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first
To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →
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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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2019-09-03Defect petitionClosed 2020-06-30 Vehicle Stalling - Manual Transmission
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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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2020-01-13Wheels19V879000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Jetta GLI, Golf Alltrack, and Golf GTI vehicles.
Remedy: Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will replace the wheel bearing assemblies, wheels, and wheel bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
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2022-11-18Tires22V815000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Remedy: Dealers will update the TPMS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or AudiÂs customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
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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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2024-02-01Electrical system23V604000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Golf, Golf Alltrack, Golf Sportwagen, 2019-2020 Golf GTI, and Jetta vehicles equipped with a conventional ignition switch.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 1, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 28H7.
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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.
Buy-smart checklist
2019 Volkswagen Golf — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 34 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 13 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 7 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 19V188000 · Suspension
- Recall 19V615000 · Electrical system, steering
- Recall 19V879000 · Wheels
- Recall 22V815000 · Tires
- Recall 23V604000 · Electrical system
- Recall 24V110000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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- Is the 2019 Volkswagen Golf reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2019 Volkswagen Golf is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Volkswagen Golf?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 55% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2019 Volkswagen Golf have?
- 6 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.