2019 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF ALLTRACK Complaints and Recall Information
The 2019 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF ALLTRACK has 3 complaints and 4 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues with delayed acceleration and jerking backward when releasing the brake. The vehicle hesitates to accelerate from a stopped position, creating unsafe driving conditions including near collisions at traffic lights and difficulty making right turns on red.
Common Issues- Delayed acceleration. The vehicle hesitates when pressing the gas pedal causing delayed throttle response and unsafe driving situations.
- Jerking backward. The car shudders and jerks backward when taking the foot off the brake, resembling a near stall condition.
- Multiple repair attempts. Owners took the vehicle to independent mechanics and VW dealerships where motor mounts and mounting plates were replaced without resolving the issue.
- No fault codes. The vehicle does not trigger engine lights or fault codes, leaving dealers unable to perform repairs beyond monitoring.
- Unsafe driving conditions. The combination of delayed acceleration and jerking creates dangerous situations, including close calls with other vehicles.
There are 4 recalls affecting the 2019 Golf Alltrack. These recalls involve systems related to ignition, tires, and wheels. The defects pose risks including engine stall, undetected tire pressure loss, and front wheel instability. Repairs include component replacements and software updates.
Recalls- Ignition switch. NHTSA recall 23V604000 affects 62,538 vehicles. The ignition switch may fail in high temperatures causing the engine to stall and electrical system shutdown while driving, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the ignition switch free of charge.
- Tire pressure monitoring system. NHTSA recall 22V815000 affects 296,044 vehicles. The TPMS may fail to detect simultaneous air loss in all four tires timely, raising crash risk. Dealers will update the TPMS software free of charge.
- Front wheels. NHTSA recall 19V879000 affects 8 vehicles. Improper machining of front wheel bearings can cause excessive stress leading to steering or stability issues and possible wheel breakage. Owners are advised not to drive affected vehicles until repairs replacing wheel bearings, wheels, and bolts are completed free of charge.
- Wheels and related components. This recall overlaps with 19V879000, emphasizing replacement of wheel bearing assemblies, wheels, and bolts due to safety defects.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved safety defects involving acceleration or wheel issues may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a qualified attorney can help clarify potential remedies.
2019 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF ALLTRACK Summary
2019
Model Year
3
Total Complaints
3
Total Recalls
358590
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2019 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF ALLTRACK
62538 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Golf, Golf Alltrack, Golf Sportwagen, 2019-2020 Golf GTI, and Jetta vehicles equipped with a conventional ignition switch. The ignition switch may fail, especially in high temperature environments.
Risk: Ignition switch failure can cause the electrical system to shut down and the engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF ALLTRACK
296044 vehicles affected
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3, Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas, Golf A7, Audi A3, 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021 Atlas FL vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Risk: An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.
2019 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF ALLTRACK
8 vehicles affected
WHEELS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Jetta GLI, Golf Alltrack, and Golf GTI vehicles. The front wheel bearings may have been improperly machined, potentially causing excessive stress on the wheel, wheel bolts, or wheel bearings.
Risk: The excessive stress can cause steering, traction or other stability issues or breakage relating to the front wheels, and increase the risk of a crash.
Complaints
2019 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF ALLTRACK
ID: 2055628FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
When I take my foot off the brake to accelerate, the car jerks backward and shudders. It feels as though it’s about to stall. When pressing the gas pedal, the car also has delayed acceleration. Both of these issues create dangerous driving conditions. The car hesitates when accelerating from a stopped position, nearly causing me to be rear-ended at traffic lights on multiple occasions. I’ve also experienced a couple of close calls while making right turns on red, as the car hesitates and won’t accelerate immediately. I feel unsafe driving the vehicle. Have had the car to one independent mechanic, the sister dealership of where it was purchased from, and two VW dealerships. They have acknowledged an issue as they have replaced the motor mounts and mounting plate. It did not resolve the issue. The car does operate as designed. There are no fault codes or engine lights so they have advised me to continue driving until it gets worse. It is unsafe to drive since there is an issue with accelerating. The service team at Mossy VW replicated the backward jerking motion during a test drive and confirmed that the vehicle is exhibiting a delayed throttle response. While the mechanic submitted a Volkswagen Technical Assistance (VTA) request, he reiterated that no repairs could be performed without a fault code.
2019 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF ALLTRACK
ID: 2055627ENGINE
When I take my foot off the brake to accelerate, the car jerks backward and shudders. It feels as though it’s about to stall. When pressing the gas pedal, the car also has delayed acceleration. Both of these issues create dangerous driving conditions. The car hesitates when accelerating from a stopped position, nearly causing me to be rear-ended at traffic lights on multiple occasions. I’ve also experienced a couple of close calls while making right turns on red, as the car hesitates and won’t accelerate immediately. I feel unsafe driving the vehicle. Have had the car to one independent mechanic, the sister dealership of where it was purchased from, and two VW dealerships. They have acknowledged an issue as they have replaced the motor mounts and mounting plate. It did not resolve the issue. The car does operate as designed. There are no fault codes or engine lights so they have advised me to continue driving until it gets worse. It is unsafe to drive since there is an issue with accelerating. The service team at Mossy VW replicated the backward jerking motion during a test drive and confirmed that the vehicle is exhibiting a delayed throttle response. While the mechanic submitted a Volkswagen Technical Assistance (VTA) request, he reiterated that no repairs could be performed without a fault code.
2019 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF ALLTRACK
ID: 2055626POWER TRAIN
When I take my foot off the brake to accelerate, the car jerks backward and shudders. It feels as though it’s about to stall. When pressing the gas pedal, the car also has delayed acceleration. Both of these issues create dangerous driving conditions. The car hesitates when accelerating from a stopped position, nearly causing me to be rear-ended at traffic lights on multiple occasions. I’ve also experienced a couple of close calls while making right turns on red, as the car hesitates and won’t accelerate immediately. I feel unsafe driving the vehicle. Have had the car to one independent mechanic, the sister dealership of where it was purchased from, and two VW dealerships. They have acknowledged an issue as they have replaced the motor mounts and mounting plate. It did not resolve the issue. The car does operate as designed. There are no fault codes or engine lights so they have advised me to continue driving until it gets worse. It is unsafe to drive since there is an issue with accelerating. The service team at Mossy VW replicated the backward jerking motion during a test drive and confirmed that the vehicle is exhibiting a delayed throttle response. While the mechanic submitted a Volkswagen Technical Assistance (VTA) request, he reiterated that no repairs could be performed without a fault code.