Most common 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack problems
Share of the 19 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Volkswagen Golf Alltrack complaints by model year
Best Golf Alltrack years: 2019. Compare all years →
2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack recalls (3)
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…
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.
What 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack owners say
Electrical system
On July 5, 2023 the electronics in our 2019 VW Golf Alltrack S, stopped working, while that car was been driven on a highway. The following was no longer operational, (while the car was still in motion): gauges such as speedometer, tachometer, fuel indicator and engine temperature; controls such as turn signals, wipers, dashboard and car indicator lights, also the infotainment system, used at that time for driving directions, was no longer operating. The car engine was still running; however, safely pulling to the side of the road was hardly possible, as the turn signals and lights no longer worked. After the car was stopped and the engine was turned off and on few times, the above-listed electronics started working again. …
After being in hot sunlight all day(95+ degrees), car started and about three minutes into drive the engine and all electronics died while going approximately 15mph, warning display flashed up on center lcd display that ignition was off, please pull over, and then to check the starter. The power steering turned off so I had very limited steering. The car would not restart, took about 5 minutes of waiting and had to remove the key and reinsert it before it would start again. I was only going 15mph on an empty residential road, so no damage, but if it happened on a busy highway it might have resulted in a crash. Dealer could not reproduce the fail, but read codes that showed the ignition switch was faulty, and they replaced that. …
Transmission & drivetrain
When I take my foot off the brake to accelerate, the car jerks backward and shudders. It feels as though it's about to stall. When pressing the gas pedal, the car also has delayed acceleration. Both of these issues create dangerous driving conditions. The car hesitates when accelerating from a stopped position, nearly causing me to be rear-ended at traffic lights on multiple occasions. I've also experienced a couple of close calls while making right turns on red, as the car hesitates and won't accelerate immediately. I feel unsafe driving the vehicle. Have had the car to one independent mechanic, the sister dealership of where it was purchased from, and two VW dealerships. They have acknowledged an issue as they have replaced the motor mounts and mounting plate. It did not resolve the issue. The car does operate as designed. …
The transmission lurches and studders at stops with roughly 60K miles on it. The dealer believes it to be the mechatronic unit. I am put at risk because the car begins to move, stops, and then begins again moving. Cars behind me may believe I am accelerating from a stop and rear end me. There are no warning lamps, messages, or anything whatsoever, the issue generates no codes for dealer techs to diagnose.
Body & structure
Vehicle was delivered brand new with a leaking panoramic sunroof. The dealership attempted to repair it by grinding down bad welds, replacing the sunroof assembly and headliner to no avail. Vehicle was bought back by Volkswagen USA. This is a widespread problem with these vehicles and Volkswagen needs to come up with a fix that's free to owners regardless of warranty being active, in other words an official recall, until then do not get stuck with one of these cars.
Hello. I purchased a new vw Golf Alltrack se from open road vw manhattan on 2/3/2020. The next day, I started noticing rattling noises from the driver side headliner when car is in motion over bumps and corning around soft shoulders. The dealership noticed the sound and attempted to repair the issue on 2/17/2020 with lubrication. The car was returned to me and unfortunately the rattling sounds persists.
2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4-cyl turbo | 6-speed dual-clutch | AWD | 22 / 30 / 25 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl turbo | 6-speed manual | AWD | 21 / 30 / 24 |
EPA ratings. Class: Wagon.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack a good car?
Based on 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2019 Golf Alltrack rates better than average: 47% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Golf Alltrack at the same age. It is one of the best Golf Alltrack years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack?
The electrical system — 6 complaints, 32% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the transmission & drivetrain (4) and body & structure (3).
How many recalls does the 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack have?
There are 3 recalls for the 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack, the most recent from August 30, 2023 (switch). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2019. See the full Volkswagen Golf Alltrack years comparison.
At what mileage do 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 3,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.