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Volkswagen Golf Alltrack problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every Golf Alltrack from 2017 to 2019: 100 owner complaints and 4 recalls across 3 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2017 (73), 2019 (19), 2018 (8). Best fuel economy: 26 mpg combined (2017).

Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
Photo: Cutlass · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Other / unknown27
Body & structure20
Electrical20
Visibility/Wiper13
Airbags12
Transmission & drivetrain12
Engine11
Fuel & propulsion6

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
201717326
20180825
201931925

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2017 (73), 2019 (19), 2018 (8).

How many recalls has the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack had?

Across 2017–2019, NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).