2015 Subaru Impreza vs 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 Subaru Impreza | 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 77 | 59 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 410 | 778 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–31 | 28–35 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 36,000 mi | 49,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Subaru Impreza | Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 20 | 18 |
| Air Bags | 7 | 14 |
| Power Train | 11 | 6 |
| Engine | 10 | 5 |
| Steering | 6 | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 3 |
| Structure | 3 | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 5 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 7 |
2015 Subaru Impreza
2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.