Major Problems with 2016 Volkswagen Golf Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2016 Volkswagen Golf

2016 Volkswagen Golf ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mileage: 975 miles

2016 Volkswagen Golf ENGINE Mileage: 800 miles

2016 Volkswagen Golf AIR BAGS Mileage: 54000 miles

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Problems with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Volkswagen Golf owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM safety issue - 2016 egolf would not move after a routine traffic stop with "main charging failed" error. during a...	7 ~ 5582 miles
ENGINE safety issue - 2016 egolf would not move after a routine traffic stop with "main charging failed" error. during a...	6 ~ 9739 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER two primary problems with this car at this time: 1. epc (engine power control) light comes on frequently while driving...	4 ~ 15200 miles
AIR BAGS despite a 2015 recall 2016 golfs are still being affected by faulty clock spring setups and a lack of some...	3 ~ 48167 miles
STEERING steering power assist "twitches" while car is in motion. happens at random times speeds and steering conditions while driving....enough to...	2 ~ 29537 miles
SERVICE BRAKES brake failure. the car was being driven around 20mph when a 'brake: fluid low see owner's manual' message came on....	2 ~ 28000 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL on manual transmission vehicles cruise control does not deactivate when depressing clutch changing gear. once clutch is released cruise automatically...	2 ~ 3500 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM safety issue - 2016 egolf would not move after a routine traffic stop with "main charging failed" error. during a...	2 ~ 27488 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE sunroof frame leaks water into the car. the water drips on to the center console hardware/electronics and hardware/electronics located on...	1 ~ 30000 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL the left rear wheel speed sensor malfunctioned resulting in false warnings of air bag stabilization control abs system and tire...	1 ~ 44500 miles
WHEELS continental procontact' tx 195/65r15 rt rear tire side wall blew out with no warning. car has 16000 miles and has...	1 ~ 16000 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2016 volkswagen golf. the contact stated that the sun roof malfunctioned and caused water to...	1 ~ 7000 miles
VACUUM > POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2016 volkswagen golf. while driving approximately 20 to 25 mph the contact heard a crackling...	1 ~ 9558 miles

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