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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3VWH17AU7HM533401 · Checked Aug 17, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 6

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3VWH17AU7HM•••••• 2017 Volkswagen GOLF ALLTRACK

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Most reported Air Bags 2 Electrical System 1

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Unknown Or Other Jun 2023
Continual unidentified leak in the roof area. I've seen many reports of this same issue for the 2017 Golf Alltrack, specifically on incline
Air Bags Jul 2021
Heard an odd clicking sound when turning right. Next time driving, turned steering wheel to make wide turn and suddenly several indicator lights came on: transmission error, airbag, cruise control. Concerned about airbag safety, and very concerning to have several issues come up…
Electrical System Feb 2019
My panoramic sunroof has had an issue with water intrusion. December of 2017 I took the car into vw of pohanka, marylan. They replaced the headliner, drainage tubes, and smoothed out the welds to try and fix the problem. I noticed that the leak is back with water stains on the…
Unknown Or Other Apr 2022
Whenever you put the car in park and take your foot off the brake the car will roll a little
Unknown Or Other Jul 2018
Water is leaking from sun roof. I found stain on the ceiling here and there
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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 3VWH17AU7HM533401 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.