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Volkswagen Golf Alltrack recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 100 owner complaints for the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack, covering model years 2017 to 2019. The 2017 model year drew the most complaints (73), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 4 recall campaigns on file
  • 100 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 3 model years with data (2017–2019)
  • most complaints: 2017 (73 for that model year)
  • top component: Electrical System (20 complaints)
  • latest recall 23V604000 (reported Aug 30, 2023)
  • 1 complaint reporting a crash (1.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 3 complaints reporting an injury (3.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Volkswagen Golf Alltrack complaints by model year

3 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2017 model year has the most complaints: 73 of 100, or 73.0%. Next come 2019 (19) and 2018 (8).

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Volkswagen Golf Alltrack owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2017–2019Column chart of 100 complaints across 3 model years. The highest is 2017 with 73. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2017: 73 complaints7320172018: 8 complaints820182019: 19 complaints192019
Volkswagen Golf Alltrack complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Volkswagen Golf Alltrack complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
2017730030
201880000
2019191000
All model years1001030

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Volkswagen Golf Alltrack components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 20 complaints (20.0% of all 100), followed by Structure (20) and Visibility/Wiper (13). Another 27 complaints are filed under NHTSA’s “Unknown or Other” category.

Components named most often in Volkswagen Golf Alltrack complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Volkswagen Golf Alltrack complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Unknown or Other2727.0%
Electrical System2020.0%
Structure2020.0%
Visibility/Wiper1313.0%
Air Bags1212.0%
Power Train1212.0%
Engine1111.0%
Fuel/Propulsion System66.0%
Suspension55.0%
Forward Collision Avoidance44.0%
Service Brakes44.0%
Steering44.0%
Visibility44.0%
Wheels33.0%
Exterior Lighting22.0%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Volkswagen Golf Alltrack recalls

4 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Golf Alltrack, newest first. The 4 campaigns cover model years 2017 to 2019. The 2019 model year appears in the most campaigns (3).

  • 4 recall campaigns
  • 1 “Do Not Drive” advisory
Volkswagen Golf Alltrack recall campaigns covering each model year
2017: 1 campaign2018: no campaigns2019: 3 campaigns
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 23V604000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Ignition › Switch

    Model year 2019

    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. The ignition switch may fail, especially in high temperature environments.

    Consequence:
    Ignition switch failure can cause the electrical system to shut down and the engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
    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.

    Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

  2. NHTSA campaign 22V815000

    Reported

    Tires › Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems

    Model year 2019

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3, Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas, Golf A7, Audi A3, 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021 Atlas FL vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

    Consequence:
    An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.
    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 Audi’s customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Audi) 45J7, and (VW) 45J6 and 45J8.

    Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

  3. NHTSA campaign 20V561000

    Reported

    Unknown or Other

    Model year 2017

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R and Atlas, 2017 Golf Alltrack and E-Golf and 2016-2018 Passat vehicles. These internal use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

    Consequence:
    Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of a crash or injury to vehicle occupants.
    Remedy:
    Volkswagen will notify owners and will repurchase the vehicles. The recall began October 6, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01E9.

    Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

  4. NHTSA campaign 19V879000

    Reported

    Wheels

    Model year 2019

    NHTSA “Do Not Drive” advisory: affected vehicles should not be driven until the recall repair is done.

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Jetta GLI, Golf Alltrack, and Golf GTI vehicles. The front wheel bearings may have been improperly machined, potentially causing excessive stress on the wheel, wheel bolts, or wheel bearings.

    Consequence:
    The excessive stress can cause steering, traction or other stability issues or breakage relating to the front wheels, and increase the risk of a crash.
    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. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40P1. Note: The affected owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repairs have been made.

    Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Volkswagen Golf Alltrack questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack have?

NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recall campaigns for the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack, covering model years 2017 to 2019. The most recent, 23V604000, was reported on August 30, 2023 and is filed under “Electrical system”. The 2019 model year is covered by the most campaigns (3).

Which Volkswagen Golf Alltrack model year has the most complaints?

The 2017 model year, with 73 of the 100 complaints in NHTSA’s file (73.0%). The next are 2019 (19) and 2018 (8). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Volkswagen Golf Alltrack complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 20 complaints, or 20.0% of all 100. Structure (20) and Visibility/Wiper (13) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Volkswagen Golf Alltrack?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Volkswagen dealer.

How many Volkswagen Golf Alltrack complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 100 complaints, 1 report a crash, 0 a fire, 3 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.