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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3VWC17AU9GM524059 · Checked Aug 8, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 6

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3VWC17AU9GM•••••• 2016 Volkswagen GOLF SPORTWAGEN

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Most reported Air Bags 3 Suspension 2 Electrical System 1 Engine 1

What owners of this build wrote

Suspension Apr 2023
Both rear coil springs broken
Air Bags Sep 2022
The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V543000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time…
Steering Feb 2021
My steering clock spring failed at 37k miles, there's a recall but vw said my car is not affected, however many people on the forums and car groups have had this issue more than once, some covered some not
Unknown Or Other Nov 2020
Thermostat housing leaking with just a little over 60k miles - just outside of warranty. Cost is about $1000 as it is poorly placed for replacement. Have read many other complaints of this
Electrical System Jun 2020
Clockspring failure at 32k miles. Turned car on and got an airbag warning and all controls on the steering wheel are dead. Out of warranty and not part of the recall according to vwoa
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3VWC17AU9GM524059 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.