2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Forward Collision Avoidance (5 reports).

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8Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack.

Most common 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack problems

Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Forward Collision Avoidance5
Structure2
Unknown Or Other2
Visibility/Wiper1
Engine1

What owners report

2025-05-18, Engine
Volkswagen Wastegate Turbo Failure / design flaw and “wrongfully and intentionally” concealed a defect from consumers that could cause their vehicle’s engine turbocharger to fail prematurely at any time. Drivers have been unfairly forced to pay thousands out of pocket to repair and my estimate from a VW. dealer is: $4199.21 and I had to pay a $200 diagnostic fee. This is a major safety issue for the vehicle will lag and not accelerate. There is a class action lawsuit filed and settled but I cannot get Volkswagen to help me.
2024-01-15, Forward Collision Avoidance
Second occurrence of this issue approximately two years apart, unresolved and unaddressed by manufacturer. Driving during evening on lit city street at night traveling in lane of traffic. In normal course of driving (~25 mph) vehicle applied full brakes with no advance notice in the middle of road. Forward Collision Assist had been activated by what appeared to be a patch of ice on the road ahead. Full braking while driving posed significant risk of rear collision due to automated full brake application without input or forewarning to the driver.
2023-02-22, Unknown Or Other
We were driving on the highway when the sunroof exploded. There were 4 of us in the car and none of us recalls anything striking the sunroof. Glass exploded wverywhere.
2022-06-15, Unknown Or Other
I was driving west on I-80 and my sunroof exploded/shattered. There was no rock to be found anywhere.
2022-04-01, Forward Collision Avoidance
Had forward collision assist (turned on by default at engine start) turned on. When entering an intersection, vehicle stopped short to a full stop right in front of a metal plate on the road in the intersection. Had there been a vehicle behind me, the system may have needlessly caused a collision.

2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack questions

Does the 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack?

Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Forward Collision Avoidance (5), Structure (2), Unknown Or Other (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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