2017 Volkswagen Golf 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
5
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 5 report injuries (5 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2017 Volkswagen Golf vehicles were involved in 3 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
- Fire riskThese internal-use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built… · May 5, 2021
- 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
- Crash riskAdditionally, certain 2017 Audi Q7, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, and 2018 Audi Q5… · Dec 29, 2016