2015 Fiat 500L 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 Fiat 500L | 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 23 | 59 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 76 | 778 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–28 | 28–35 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 20,748 mi | 49,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Fiat 500L | Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 18 |
| Air Bags | 5 | 14 |
| Power Train | 5 | 6 |
| Engine | 2 | 5 |
| Steering | 2 | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 3 |
| Structure | 0 | 5 |
| Suspension | 0 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 7 |
2015 Fiat 500L
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.