2015 Honda Fit vs 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 Honda Fit | 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 283 | 59 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 139 | 778 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 12 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 32–36 | 28–35 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 49,139 mi | 49,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Fit | Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 116 | 18 |
| Engine | 40 | 5 |
| Power Train | 38 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 41 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 15 | 14 |
| Structure | 21 | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 12 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 21 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 15 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 9 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 9 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 8 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 7 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
2015 Honda Fit
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.