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2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen 1.8T 6AT

The 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen 1.8T 6AT is a 1.8-liter turbocharged inline-4 with a 6-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It is rated at 29 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 25 mpg city and 34 mpg highway (29 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeWagon
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type1.8L Inline-4 turbocharged TSI
Displacement1.8 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission6-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City25 MPG
Highway34 MPG
Combined29 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Tested, but no star ratings were published (2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen SW FWD).

Recalls

3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2015 Volkswagen GOLF SPORTWAGEN. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Feb 14, 2024 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Golf Sportwagen GP, 2018-2019 Golf Sportwagen A7, 2015-2017 Golf Sportwagen, 2015-2020 Golf GTI, and 2015-2020 Golf A7 vehicles. Due to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister.

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. Final owner notification letters for Audi owners were mailed on July 25, 2024. Final owner letters for VW owners were mailed on August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are VW: 20UF/Audi: 20YF. Vehicles that were previously recalled under 16V-647 will need to have the new remedy completed. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 16V-647.

NHTSA campaign 24V110000

Sep 25, 2019 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta Hybrid, 2008-2009 Jetta Sportwagen, 2015 Golf Sportwagen, 2013 Golf, 2008-2010 and 2012-2013 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2008-2010 Beetle, and Beetle Convertible vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.

Consequence: If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners and repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began November 6, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01D7. Note: This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 18V-329.

NHTSA campaign 19V679000

Jul 11, 2018 · STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf and Golf Sportwagen vehicles. The build of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition while the vehicle shift lever is not in "Park." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

Consequence: Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37L5.

NHTSA campaign 18V464000

186 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2015 Volkswagen GOLF SPORTWAGEN

Owner Complaints

186 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Volkswagen GOLF SPORTWAGEN (7 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 14 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System38
Air Bags34
Unknown Or Other34
Engine30
Power Train20
Fuel/Propulsion System16
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jun 24, 2026 · Unknown Or Other 1 injury
“The shifter grip has a plastic or Chrome pice that is delaminating and a extremely sharp edge is parroting up and has sliced open my Wife’s finger more than 5 times we have a bandaid over it know the…”
Jun 22, 2026 · Suspension
“Rear spring broke just like VW Campaign Code: 42J2 / 42J3 / 42J5, but I am being told my VIN isn't covered.”
Nov 19, 2025 · Engine
“The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to an independent…”
Nov 17, 2025 · Electrical System
“PTC auxiliary heater core connection point failure . It was reported that the wrong type of metal was used for the main electrical connection point for this part causing significant over heating…”
Oct 10, 2025 · Unknown Or Other
“PTC auxiliary heater core failure causing near fire event. The failure causes the main power input to melt causing a burning plastic smell and smoke. The problem has been reproduced by multiple…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTWAGEN. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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