3.2

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
43,000 miles

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problem #2

Mar 302021

Golf SportWagen

  • 63,000 miles
I purchased my 2016 VW Golf sportwagen in 2019. Soon after, there was a rainstorm, and I realized the panoramic sunroof was leaking heavily along the back panel of the car. The dealership I purchased the vehicle from had the car for about a month, and was able to correct the problem, as well as replace the headliner. VW issued a recall on the front sunroof drains in 2020, in which they modified the drains. Once this was performed, the sunroof began leaking again. I have had to replace the rear sensors, which were damaged due to water damage. This repair was extremely costly, but I was told I could do nothing about it, because VW won't cover costs from faulty parts. I am now looking at another costly repair of the sunroof, and a second headliner replacement, within 2 years of owning this vehicle.

- Hendersonville, NC, USA

problem #1

Jul 282018

Golf SportWagen

  • 23,000 miles
The drain on retractable roof became blocked. Rainwater drained into car saturating carpets. Water flowed into control system causing an emergency dashboard alert to stop driving immediately while driving on highway. This event occurred twice: Firstly in New York then two weeks later in pa. VW service in pa replaced connectors. VW service in brooklyn NY and westchester pa explained that there is a design fault in the drainage system in the retractable roof.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA