2017 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
3
complaints reporting a crash
0
complaints reporting fire
4
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 3 report injuries (3 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2017 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen vehicles were involved in 1 fatal crashes with 1 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskDue to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may… · Feb 14, 2024
- Crash riskA build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the… · Aug 22, 2019
- Crash riskRear coil springs may prematurely fracture · Mar 6, 2019
- Crash riskBuild of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key… · Jul 11, 2018