This page covers 5 recalls, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2019 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen.
31–32 mpg combined
7.4–7.6 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.
The 2016 to 2019 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen received an overall rating of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program for US-market vehicles. The frontal crash test yielded 4 stars, while the side crash and side pole tests both earned 5 stars. The rollover test received 4 stars. NHTSA applies this rating across model years until a redesign occurs, so these results represent the entire 2016 to 2019 range.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The 2019 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen has 5 recalls, the most serious being two that can each cause a stall or fire: the ignition switch can fail and cut power to the engine while driving, and a fuel leak can ignite if a spark or flame is nearby.
On the chassis side, the rear coil springs can fracture while the vehicle is in motion. A broken spring can tear into the tire above it, causing a sudden loss of air pressure and reduced steering control. There is also an anti-theft control module concern on vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, a manual handbrake, and keyless entry: the system can allow the key to be removed while the shifter is not in Park, leaving the car free to roll away on its own without warning. Rounding out the list, the tire pressure monitoring system can fail to detect a sudden pressure loss in all four tires at once, leaving the driver with no warning before handling becomes unpredictable.
At a glance
What can fail
A faulty seal on the suction pump inside the fuel tank allows fuel to flow into the emissions control system and potentially leak from the charcoal canister.
What the fix does
The suction pump will be replaced at no cost.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The ignition switch may fail, particularly in high-temperature environments, affecting 2019 Golf, Golf Alltrack, Golf Sportwagen, 2019-2020 Golf GTI, and Jetta models with conventional ignition switches.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the ignition switch at no cost. Contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or reference recall 28H7.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect when air pressure drops in all four tires at the same time, failing to alert you in time.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the tire pressure monitoring system software at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Silicate buildup on the shift lever switch contacts can allow the key to be removed from the ignition even when the transmission is not in Park.
What the fix does
Dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear coil springs may break prematurely, potentially affecting vehicle handling and stability.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
