Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Fuel Leak from Fuel Tank Suction Pump Failure
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Golf Sportwagen GP, 2018-2019 Golf Sportwagen A7, 2015-2017 Golf Sportwagen, 2015-2020 Golf GTI, and 2015-2020 Golf A7 vehicles. Due to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister.
- Consequence
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. Final owner notification letters for Audi owners were mailed on July 25, 2024. Final owner letters for VW owners were mailed on August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are VW: 20UF/Audi: 20YF. Vehicles that were previously recalled under 16V-647 will need to have the new remedy completed. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 16V-647.
Modifications to Vehicles Made Them Noncompliant
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta Hybrid, 2008-2009 Jetta Sportwagen, 2015 Golf Sportwagen, 2013 Golf, 2008-2010 and 2012-2013 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2008-2010 Beetle, and Beetle Convertible vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
- Consequence
- If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen will notify owners and repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began November 6, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01D7. Note: This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 18V-329.
Key May Be Removed While Not In Park/FMVSS 114
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf and Golf Sportwagen vehicles. The build of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition while the vehicle shift lever is not in "Park." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
- Consequence
- Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37L5.
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Owner complaints (59)
59 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 59 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 18 | 30.5% |
| Air bags | 14 | 23.7% |
| Unknown or other | 12 | 20.3% |
| Power train | 6 | 10.2% |
| Engine | 5 | 8.5% |
| Steering | 5 | 8.5% |
| Structure | 5 | 8.5% |
| Suspension | 5 | 8.5% |
| Service brakes | 3 | 5.1% |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 5.1% |
How 2015 compares with other Golf SportWagen years
Best and worst Golf SportWagen years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 59 | 3 |
| 2016 | 51 | 3 |
| 2017 | 38 | 4 |
| 2018 | 12 | 5 |
| 2019 | 11 | 5 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 35 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $2,750
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 295 g/mi
- EPA class
- Small Station Wagons
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 35 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 L 4-cyl · Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 / 40 / 35 | $2,750 | 295 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 / 42 / 35 | $2,750 | 294 |
| 1.8 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 / 34 / 29 | $2,300 | 310 |
| 1.8 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 / 35 / 28 | $2,400 | 313 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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Where to next
2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen FAQ
How many recalls does the 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 24V110000 (fuel system), 19V679000 (unknown or other), 18V464000 (steering). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen problems?
Owners filed 59 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (18), Air bags (14), Unknown or other (12) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen get?
EPA rates the 2 L 4-cyl · Automatic version at 31 city, 40 highway and 35 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How does the 2015 Golf SportWagen compare with other years?
Among the 2013–2019 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen model years at least five years old, the 2013 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 2015 the most (59). The 2015 drew 59. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.