2016 Honda Fit vs 2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Honda Fit | 2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 120 | 51 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 94 | 671 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 32–36 | 28–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 37,000 mi | 44,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Fit | Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 54 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 17 | 6 |
| Air Bags | 4 | 17 |
| Engine | 11 | 9 |
| Power Train | 7 | 4 |
| Tires | 7 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 3 |
| Structure | 3 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 10 | 0 |
| Stalling | 6 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 6 |
2016 Honda Fit
2016 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.