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Common Problems with 2016 Volkswagen Golf

Retrospectively, the 2016 Volkswagen Golf had 30 complaints, and 23% of issues had something to do with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2016 Volkswagen Golf?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2016 Volkswagen Golf fall into the category of FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 7 ENGINE 6 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 4 AIR BAGS 3 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2 STEERING 2 SERVICE BRAKES 2 WHEELS 1 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 1

Worst 2016 Volkswagen Golf Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2016 Volkswagen Golf December 16, 2015 Mileage: 975 miles

Safety issue - 2016 egolf would not move after a routine traffic stop with "main charging failed" error. during a normal commute after 3, 4 miles of d...

ENGINE
2016 Volkswagen Golf June 28, 2016 Mileage: 800 miles

Sudden violent shaking while driving. they replaced all four fuel injectors, second time happened a month later. shaking while driving. they cannot fi...

AIR BAGS
2016 Volkswagen Golf May 31, 2018 Mileage: 54000 miles

Despite a 2015 recall, 2016 golfs are still being affected by faulty clock spring setups and a lack of some type of cover that is preventing debris f...