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2017 Volkswagen Golf AlltrackProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 73 owner complaints about the 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 20V-561 the manufacturer reports only 74% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 74%Owner complaints733 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage22kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 21, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack has problems

73 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure151
Electrical system140
Air bags110
Visibility/wiper100
Power train80
Engine70
Suspension50
Fuel/propulsion system40
Visibility40
8 other systems130

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

74%repaired · 2022 Q3

Unknown or other

Recall 20V-561 · Sep 16, 2020 · 23 vehicles · 17 repaired

Risk. Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of a crash or injury to vehicle occupants.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volkswagen.

Best & worst years

2017 vs. every other Golf Alltrack year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Golf Alltrack median. How we score

'17'18'19
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Golf Alltrack owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 11765931 · Sep 21, 2026
Chrome trim around the DSG shifter has peeling chrome which is razor sharp. It has cut my hand deeply and is a safety hazard to me and my family.
Complaint 11437456 · Oct 20, 2021
LEAKING SUNROOF IS RUINING INTERIOR COMPONENTS, INCLUDING HEADLINER. MULTIPLE FIXES AND SERVICE BULLETINS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY HAVE NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL. VERY CONCERNED IT'S GOING TO LEAD TO LARGER ELECTRICAL, BODY ROT, AND MOLD ISSUES, NOT TO MENTION COMPLETELY RUINING ANY VALUE THE CAR HAS. MOST…
Complaint 11407718 · Apr 12, 2021 · 30,000 miles

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