Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 19 | −47% | 3 | Electrical | Good |
| 2018 | 8 | — | — | Collision Avoidance | Few |
| 2017 | 73 | — | 1 | Body | Limited data |
* Complaints compared with the median Golf Alltrack year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Volkswagen Golf Alltrack problems
Latest Volkswagen Golf Alltrack recalls
Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
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.
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.
Tires › Pressure monitoring and regulating systems
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.
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…
Unknown or other
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.
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.
Wheels
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack should you avoid?
None of the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What is the best year for the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack?
2019 has the fewest complaints compared with other Golf Alltrack years at the same age. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Volkswagen Golf Alltrack problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the body & structure (20), electrical system (20) and windows, wipers & sunroof (17). Body complaints peak in the 2017 model year.
How many recalls has the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack had?
4 recalls across 2017–2019. The model year with the most is 2019. See all Volkswagen Golf Alltrack recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.