2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack; the most frequently affected component is unknown or other. Owners filed 17 complaints, most often about electrical system.

Recalls1

Complaints17

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Recalls (1)

Unknown or otherCampaign 20V561000 · 16 Sep 2020

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 17 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Electrical system5 · 29%

Unknown or other4 · 24%

Engine4 · 24%

Steering2 · 12%

Power train2 · 12%

Suspension1 · 6%

Structure1 · 6%

Visibility1 · 6%

When complaints were filed

20223

20236

20242

20254

20262

From owner complaints

Car developed a knocking sound from the front-left which occurred during any movement of the suspension, i.e. from all minor perturbations of the road surface rather than major dynamic actions such as breaking or steering. The dealer diagnosed worn out sway bar bushings. They replaced these (and potentially other…
Suspension · Oct 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

Infotainment system is restarting itself repeatedly every 30 seconds to every few minutes.This has been going on for about 2 weeks. The component has not yet been inspected by a 3rd party.
Electrical system · Sep 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

Design flaw on thermostat housing leaks causing coolant loss. Common issue that is expensive to repair and should be recalled.
Engine · Nov 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

2017 VW Golf Alltrack SEL, purchased XXX CPO. DEFECT: The panoramic sunroof frame's wind-deflector storage channel is separate from the primary, drained water channel and has no drain of its own. During rain, with the vehicle parked nose-up (uphill), water bypasses the inner glass-to-frame perimeter seal and collects…
Structure · Sep 2026 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20171

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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