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2017 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen TSI S 5M

The 2017 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen TSI S 5M is a 1.8-liter turbocharged inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $21,580 MSRP and is rated at 28 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 25 mpg city and 35 mpg highway (28 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeWagon
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$21,580
MSRP with Destination$22,400
Destination Charge$820
Engine
Engine Type1.8L Inline-4 turbocharged TSI
Displacement1.8 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City25 MPG
Highway35 MPG
Combined28 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (13.4 % risk)
Tested variant: 2017 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen SW FWD
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2017 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen SW AWD: 5 ★ overall

Recalls

4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2017 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

Aug 22, 2019 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park."

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 November 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37M2.

NHTSA campaign 19V615000

Mar 6, 2019 · SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.

Consequence: If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42J5.

NHTSA campaign 19V188000

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

116 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2017 Volkswagen GOLF SPORTWAGEN

Owner Complaints

116 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Volkswagen GOLF SPORTWAGEN (3 mention a crash, 6 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Unknown Or Other29
Electrical System22
Suspension20
Structure17
Air Bags15
Engine14
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Sep 21, 2026 · Structure
“2017 VW Golf Alltrack SEL, purchased XXX CPO. DEFECT: The panoramic sunroof frame's wind-deflector storage channel is separate from the primary, drained water channel and has no drain of its own…”
Jul 25, 2026 · Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Engine
“2017 Golf has been nothing but a nightmare. [1] 2018-2021, it was Infotainment system that I had to repair 3 times; once under warranty, twice out of pocket. Stupid navigation system malfunctions…”
Jun 10, 2026 · Electrical System
“Car battery spontaneously exploded when trying to start the car.”
Dec 9, 2025 · Electrical System, Unknown Or Other
“Infotainment system is restarting itself repeatedly every 30 seconds to every few minutes.This has been going on for about 2 weeks. The component has not yet been inspected by a 3rd party.”
May 9, 2025 · Suspension
“During the WV state inspection at my VW dealer for my 2017 Golf Sportswagen, it was determined I had a broken rear spring. Researching the issue, I find VW issued a recall for some 2017 Golf…”

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 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTWAGEN. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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