Volkswagen Golf engine problems by year
157 NHTSA owner complaints name the engine across 11 Golf model years. The most reported year is 2019 with 34 reports.
| Year | Engine reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Golf | 10 | 12% | — | |
| 2019 Golf | 34 | 55% | 900 mi | |
| 2018 Golf | 3 | 10% | — | |
| 2017 Golf | 18 | 16% | — | |
| 2016 Golf | 18 | 21% | — | |
| 2015 Golf | 26 | 20% | 16,000 mi | |
| 2013 Golf | 14 | 33% | 50,000 mi | |
| 2012 Golf | 11 | 23% | 13,693 mi | |
| 2011 Golf | 15 | 14% | 54,000 mi | |
| 2010 Golf | 7 | 10% | — | |
| 2002 Golf | 1 | 1% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the engine. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.