Volkswagen Golf owners have reported 21 seats related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common seats problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seats (14 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat heater/cooler (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Seats problems | |
| Front Seat Heater/cooler problems | |
| Front Seat Head Restraint problems | |
| Mid/rear Seats Assembly problems |
Heated seats get extremely hot. Smell of burning. Possible to catch fire or burn people vw patrick Volkswagen auburn MA confirmed that electrical inspection to rule out seat recall no. No recall has been submitted yet when I first bought the car in 2025 Read details...
Burning smell occurred on off-highway road, traveling at speeds under 5 mph. Hot sensation on thigh prompted quick action to turn off vehicle / seat heater while getting out of the vehicle a 1/4" hole was found on the left side of the drivers seat. Read details...
Front seat head restraints (headrests) are tilted forward so aggressively that driving ability is impaired, and significant ergonomic discomfort results from vw's interpretation of this NHTSA requirement. Please adjust your requirements to reflect a better balance between safety and drivabilty. Read details...
I drive a 2010 vw Golf tdi. It has been used as a work vehicle just to drive back and forth for all of its life except recently and kept extremely clean on the inside. The rear seat belts have only been used for the last 3 months when my daughter moved into a toddler seat. Read details...