This page covers 1 recall, 71 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack.
25–26 mpg combined
9–9.4 L/100km
Small Station Wagons
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
Complaints about the 2017 Golf Alltrack cluster most visibly around the powertrain and a specific parking behavior that multiple owners describe. On the powertrain side, owners report the EPC warning light activating and triggering a significant reduction in engine power, forcing them to pull over, a pattern that appears to repeat over weeks or months rather than as a one-time event. The parking concern is notable: several owners report the vehicle rolling backward after being shifted into park and the engine shut off, with the parking brake required to hold it in place. Visibility and wiper systems are the second most-reported named category, though the complaint narratives provided don't detail specific failure modes there. A handful of owners also mention the infotainment screen cycling through restarts repeatedly, and at least one report references a clock spring failure tied to an extended warranty notice from the manufacturer.
71
Total Complaints
3
With Injuries
By System
At a glance
What can fail
These vehicles were sold without verification they met all federal safety standards and may have been modified before sale, potentially causing non-compliance with various safety requirements.
What the fix does
Volkswagen will contact owners and repurchase the vehicles.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
