This page covers 1 recall, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2021 Volkswagen Golf.
32–33 mpg combined
7.1–7.4 L/100km
Compact Cars
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 Volkswagen Golf, model years 2015 to 2021, received a five-star overall rating from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program for US-market vehicles. The Golf earned five stars in side crash and side pole crash tests, while scoring four stars in frontal crash and rollover tests. NHTSA applies these ratings across model years until a significant redesign occurs, so this assessment covers the entire 2015 to 2021 range.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
At a glance
What can fail
The rear view camera may malfunction when the vehicle is started, causing the infotainment display to go black or freeze.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the infotainment system software at no cost to restore camera function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
