repaired · 2025 Q4
Ignition: switch
Risk. Ignition switch failure can cause the electrical system to shut down and the engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 Volkswagen Golf AlltrackProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 19 owner complaints about the 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-604 the manufacturer reports only 64% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack has problems
19 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Electrical system
4Power train
3Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
3Structure
3Engine
2Fuel/propulsion system
2Visibility/wiper
1Wheels
1Forward collision avoidance
22 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 6 | 0 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 1 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2019 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.
repaired · 2024 Q4
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Risk. An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Wheels
Do not driveRisk. The excessive stress can cause steering, traction or other stability issues or breakage relating to the front wheels, and increase the risk of a crash.
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
2019 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 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Several times now, my 2019 VW Golf Alltrack S while driving has flashed a warning saying "ignition switched off" and then "check starter system". I can still apply the brakes, steer, and accelerate, but various electrical systems stopped working, including the speedometer. I've brought it to a VW…
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…
While driving, all vehicle gauges and HVAC suddenly stopped working. Car beeped, and screen said "pull over safely" (or something like that), and then said "Check starter system". Turned car off, and then eventually it turned back on. Same thing happened again, but I was able to continue driving…
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