
Photo may show a different model year; you're viewing the 2010.
Overview
- Body
- Compact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic (S6)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel
- RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Engine & performance
- Cyl
- 5EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 30 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG City
- 23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG Comb
- 26 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $2,400EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Smog score
- 5/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Real-world MPG
- 26.8 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 0.8 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
- SmartWay certified
- Yes
Dimensions & capacity
- Length
- 165 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Width
- 70 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Height
- 58 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Wheelbase
- 102 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Curb Weight
- 2,994 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Recalls
- 4
- Owner complaints
- 69
- Theft rate
- 0.4 per 1,000 produced (CY 2010 federal data)
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL23%
- AIR BAGS11%
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM10%
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING9%
- ENGINE7%
- POWER TRAIN7%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 96 total.
Volkswagen Golf: best and worst yearsFederal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year
EA18003Openopened Apr 18, 2018AIR BAGS
Air Bag Clockspring Failure
PE11023opened Aug 2, 2011FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Diesel Fuel Injector Line Leakage
EA11003opened Feb 7, 2011FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
High-Pressure Fuel Pump Failure
PE10034opened Aug 26, 2010FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
High Pressure Fuel Pump Failure (HPFP)
Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
905 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
Mar 27, 2026ENGINEVOS-26-21
This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the error message ERP0204E could occur during perform initial operation, software configuration, SVM updates for any control module(s) etc.
Mar 25, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERV0018092053065_6
Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting
Mar 19, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERV9422022066761_4
Damage Inspection of Park assist sensors
Mar 6, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMVOS-26-15
This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct multiple test plans: All basic settings test for the following components - Fill and bleed cooling system issue, N493, J338, Camshaft, V465 etc. Use this test for all the basic setting. You will need to select the component you need to run the basic settings. But there are also stand-alone tests for each of those components.
Mar 5, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERV5515032021354_9
Paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment may not match the exterior paint color
Jan 6, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMVOS-26-01
This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct a test that is not reading any information from the battery data module (BDM) and will output:
Nov 18, 2025SUSPENSIONV4016012043146_4
What is and what is not a leaking suspension strut.
Nov 17, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERV5718012042955_7
Replace Door Lock and Cap.
- and 897 more
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Powertrain
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- Maintenance
- 2 yr / 20k mi
- EV battery
- 8 yr / 100k mi
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