What year Volkswagen Golf Alltrack should I avoid?

NHTSA data does not place any Golf Alltrack year in the avoid category. 2017 has the highest complaint index (100) with 73 complaints and one recall, making it the most reported year, but it is not flagged as a year to avoid.

Which Volkswagen Golf Alltrack year is best?

2018 has the lowest complaint index at 0, with only 8 complaints, zero recalls, and no crashes, fires, or injuries reported.

Does the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack have any recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns across the 2017-2019 Golf Alltrack. The 2019 model year carries 3 recalls, including 1 do-not-drive recall, more than any other year.

What are the most common problems with the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack?

Across all years, Electrical System issues lead with 22 complaints (22%), followed by Structure & Body at 20 complaints (20%) and Visibility & Wipers at 17 complaints (17%).

Is the 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack reliable?

The 2019 model has a complaint index of 50, with 19 complaints, 3 recalls including 1 do-not-drive recall, and 1 reported crash. Its top problem area is the Electrical System, with a median failure mileage of 1,927.5 miles.

Volkswagen Golf Alltrack Best and Worst Years (2017–2019)

No Volkswagen Golf Alltrack years are flagged as avoid based on NHTSA data. 2017 shows the highest complaint index at 100 with 73 complaints, while 2018 has the lowest at 0 with just 8 complaints and no recalls.

Model years: 3; 2017–2019
NHTSA complaints: 100
Recall campaigns: 4
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Top problem area: Electrical System

Golf Alltrack Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Volkswagen Golf Alltrack problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2017	No verdict	100	73	0	1	Electrical System	25.5	—
2018	No verdict	0	8	0	0	Collision Avoidance & Cameras	24.5	—
2019	No verdict	50	19	1	3 !	Electrical System	24.5	—

Most common Volkswagen Golf Alltrack problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

Other27 (27%)
Electrical System22 (22%)
Structure & Body20 (20%)
Visibility & Wipers17 (17%)
Engine13 (13%)
Airbags12 (12%)
Transmission & Powertrain12 (12%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires7 (7%)
Fuel System6 (6%)
Brakes5 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

What year Volkswagen Golf Alltrack should I avoid?: NHTSA data does not place any Golf Alltrack year in the avoid category. 2017 has the highest complaint index (100) with 73 complaints and one recall, making it the most reported year, but it is not flagged as a year to avoid.
Which Volkswagen Golf Alltrack year is best?: 2018 has the lowest complaint index at 0, with only 8 complaints, zero recalls, and no crashes, fires, or injuries reported.
Does the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack have any recalls?: NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns across the 2017-2019 Golf Alltrack. The 2019 model year carries 3 recalls, including 1 do-not-drive recall, more than any other year.
What are the most common problems with the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack?: Across all years, Electrical System issues lead with 22 complaints (22%), followed by Structure & Body at 20 complaints (20%) and Visibility & Wipers at 17 complaints (17%).
Is the 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack reliable?: The 2019 model has a complaint index of 50, with 19 complaints, 3 recalls including 1 do-not-drive recall, and 1 reported crash. Its top problem area is the Electrical System, with a median failure mileage of 1,927.5 miles.