Volkswagen Golf owners have reported 32 forward collision avoidance related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common forward collision avoidance problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's adaptive cruise control (14 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's warnings (9 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Adaptive Cruise Control problems | |
| Warnings problems | |
| Automatic Emergency Braking problems | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance problems |
All vw models of this model year suffer from this problem, as evidenced on many forum posts while researching this issue. The problem is that any time you turn the steering wheel even slightly, all safety features of the vehicle fail and notices of their failure are promptly displayed on the screen. Read details...
Infotainment system fails to start/load. Infotainment screen provides multiple error messages such and “component protection active” and/ or “you can activate this function at dealer” and subsequently becomes inoperable, including multiple safety related features: back up/ Read details...
When driving down the road doing about 35 mph with no car close in front of me my forward collision sensor went off without warning and initiated sharp braking which almost caused the car behind me to run into me. Read details...
Tl the contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Golf. The contact stated that the front assist warning indicator illuminated and the "front assist not available" message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to liberty Volkswagen (920 s milwaukee Ave, libertyville, IL 60048, (847) 680-8000) where it Read details...