NHTSA lists 5 complaints for the 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-10.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTSWAGEN.
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.
| System | Complaints | Share of this vehicle's complaints |
|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 2 | 40.0% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | 40.0% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | 20.0% |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | 20.0% |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | 20.0% |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | 20.0% |
| System | Subsystem | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | BODY | 1 |
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical electronic | 1 | 20.0% | 0.85 |
| fluid or fuel leak | 1 | 20.0% | 0.38 |
| mechanical failure | 1 | 20.0% | 0.52 |
| restraint or airbag | 1 | 20.0% | 1.00 |
| visibility or lighting | 1 | 20.0% | 0.93 |
| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| moderate | 3 | 60.0% | 0.94 |
| low | 2 | 40.0% | 0.68 |
Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 5 tagged complaints of 5 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
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78 manufacturer communications.
| System | Count |
|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | 43 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 21 |
| ENGINE | 13 |
| POWER TRAIN | 8 |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 2 |
| STRUCTURE | 2 |
Date: 2019-05-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Campaign Reminder Communication. Also includes: 1998-2004 Beetle, 2003-2004 Beetle Convertible, 2019 Beetle Convertible, 1994-2004 Eurovan, 1994-2004 Golf, 1994-2004 Jetta, 2001-2004 Jetta Wagon, 2018-2019 Tiguan LWB, 1994-2004 Passat, 1994-2004 Passat Wagon, 2004 Phaeton, 2013-2016 Jetta Hybrid, 20
Date: 2019-03-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
Date: 2019-03-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.
Alternative method for radio code retrieval.
Date: 2019-02-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Gasoline Engine Misfire Diagnosis document
Date: 2019-02-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Battery Testing and Charging instruction. Updated to include model year 2019 applicability.
Date: 2017-09-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, POWER TRAIN.
Update model year applicability and existing tip for transmission basic settings direction.
Date: 2017-09-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Update to model year applicability and existing tip for Dual clutch basic settings procedure.
Date: 2017-09-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Update model year applicability and existing tip for transmission basic settings direction.
Date: 2017-09-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Update to model year applicability and existing tip for Dual clutch basic settings procedure.
Date: 2017-09-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Update to existing information to address phone concerns via bluetooth resulting from saved emoji information
None listed.
| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| GOLF SPORTSWAGEN | 5 |
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