2018 Volkswagen Golf Review

2018 Volkswagen Golf is a Hatchback 4-dr style car measuring 167.50 in length and 58.20 in height. Made in Mexico, 2018 Volkswagen Golf has 2 trims priced by the manufacturer at 22,010 with just total of 5 recalls in the past 2018 Volkswagen Golf. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 13.20 gallon. The engine is 1.8L L4 .

Make: Volkswagen
Model: Golf
Trims Available: 2
Location: MEXICO
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 4-DR
Engine: 1.8L L4
Transmission: 6A
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $22,010 USD
MPG: 24 City / 33 HWY
Tires: 195/65R H
Tank Size: 13 gallon

Volkswagen Golf 2018 Trims

2018 Volkswagen Golf TSI S 6A

Engine: 1.8L L4
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 24 City / 33 HWY

2018 Volkswagen Golf TSI S 5M

Engine: 1.8L L4
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 4-DR
Seating: 5

Vin Numbers

  • 3VWG17AU5JM291855
  • 3VWG17AU7JM266861
  • 3VWG17AU4JM280068

Safety and Reliability

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Safety & Recalls

Recall 20V372000 started on /Date(1592971200000-0400)/.

Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling two 2018 Golf GTI vehicles. The VIN printed on the Federal Certification label may not match the actual VIN on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Consequence: If the stamped vehicle identification number (VIN) does not match the VIN on the Vehicle Certification Label, owners may be unable to tell if their vehicle is under an important safety recall, possibly exposing them to an increased risk of a crash, fire or injury.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a correct certification label, free of charge. This recall began July 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01E7.

Recall 18V464000 started on /Date(1531281600000-0400)/.

Summary: 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 Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

Consequence: Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.

Remedy: 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.

Recall 18V369000 started on /Date(1527825600000-0400)/.

Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen and GTI and Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing the brake performance.

Consequence: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Volkswagen and Audi will notify their owners. Audi dealers will bleed the rear brakes. Volkswagen dealers will bleed the front and rear brake calipers. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the brake system has been checked. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 47N8, 47N9, and 47N6.

Recall 19V188000 started on /Date(1551848400000-0500)/.

Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.

Consequence: If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42J5.

Recall 19V615000 started on /Date(1566446400000-0400)/.

Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park."

Consequence: Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37M2.

FAQ

One of the main issues about the 2018 Volkswagen Golf is related to the latest recall where "if the stamped vehicle identification number (vin) does not match the vin on the vehicle certification label, owners may be unable to tell if their vehicle is under an important safety recall, possibly exposing them to an increased risk of a crash, fire or injury.". 2018 Volkswagen Golf is ranked 5 in safety ratings, which is higher then the rating for 2017 Volkswagen Golf.

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The 2018 Volkswagen Golf has NHTSA crash test rating of 5 and IIHS Crash test rating of 5.

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