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2016 Volkswagen golf sportwagen

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2016 Volkswagen golf sportwagen is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 7 on record.

2016 Volkswagen golf sportwagen at a glance

Safety recalls3
Owner complaints55
Combined28–29 mpg
Typical price$14,932

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2016 Volkswagen golf sportwagen recalls 3

Steering:column Locking:anti-theft Device NHTSA Campaign #18V464000 · 11/07/2018

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf and Golf Sportwagen vehicles. The build of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition while the vehicle shift lever is not in "Park." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Pr…

Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37L5.

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #22V543000 · 27/07/2022

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3 Sedan, R8 Coupe, A3 Sedan, A3 Etron, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 Golf Sportwagen, Golf R, Golf GTI, Golf A7, and E Golf vehicles. During air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly.

Fix: Dealers will replace the front-passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69DY and 61C1.

Fuel System, Gasoline NHTSA Campaign #24V110000 · 14/02/2024

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Golf Sportwagen GP, 2018-2019 Golf Sportwagen A7, 2015-2017 Golf Sportwagen, 2015-2020 Golf GTI, and 2015-2020 Golf A7 vehicles. Due to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions…

Fix: Dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. Final owner notification letters for Audi owners were mailed on July 25, 2024. Final owner letters for VW owners were mailed on August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-8…

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2016 Volkswagen golf sportwagen common problems

Owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Suspension
Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Fuel System
Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.
Gasoline
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

2016 Volkswagen golf sportwagen MPG & running costs

Combined28–29 mpg
City25 mpg
Highway35 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,350

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

What's a 2016 Volkswagen golf sportwagen worth?

Low
$13,995
Typical price
$14,932
High
$16,998

From 6 comparable 2016 Volkswagen golf sportwagen listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2016 Volkswagen golf sportwagen costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$11,750
Fuel only$11,750
Per mile$0.16

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2016 Volkswagen golf sportwagen trims & engines on record

Trims
1.8 TSI S, SE, SEL, Limited Ed./TDI S, SE, SEL
Engines
1.8L 4-cyl 170 hp

2016 Volkswagen golf sportwagen vehicles on record

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Other Volkswagen golf sportwagen model years

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2016 Volkswagen golf sportwagen — frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Volkswagen golf sportwagen have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2016 Volkswagen golf sportwagen. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Volkswagen golf sportwagen?

Owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are fuel/propulsion system, engine, suspension.

What gas mileage does the 2016 Volkswagen golf sportwagen get?

The 2016 Volkswagen golf sportwagen has U.S. EPA estimates of 28–29 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

How much is a 2016 Volkswagen golf sportwagen worth?

Comparable 2016 Volkswagen golf sportwagen listings run roughly $13,995–$16,998, typically around $14,932 (from 6 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.