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CarsLore / Volkswagen / Golf / 2023

2023 Volkswagen Golf

11 owner complaints — #25 of 39 Golf model years. 0 recalls, 25 service bulletins.

11complaints · 0 crashes, 0 fires
0recalls
25manufacturer bulletins
—median mileage at failure

Problems owners report

Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2023 Volkswagen Golf, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.

  • Electrical system6
  • Back over prevention3
  • Engine2
  • Forward collision avoidance2
  • Unknown or other1
  • Exterior lighting1
  • Fuel/propulsion system1
  • Service brakes1
  • Visibility/wiper1
  • Power train1

NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported

Compared with other years

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NHTSA ODI complaints by model year

Real-world fuel consumption

59,747 Volkswagen Golf cars first registered in Europe in 2023 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Diesel versions use 5.4 l/100 km on the road against 4.6 in the WLTP test (+18%).

FuelCarsOn the roadWLTPDifference
Petrol21,6127.46.4+16%
Petrol hybrid11,1626.35.5+15%
Diesel25,6965.44.6+18%
Plug-in hybrid1,2775.31.0+403%

Litres per 100 km from the cars' own fuel meters (OBFCM), collected in 2024; the year is the year of first registration. All years together · European Environment Agency · CC BY 4.0

Engines

The most common engines in 2023 Volkswagen Golf cars on Dutch roads are the 1.0 hybrid (81 kW, 109 hp), 1.0 petrol (81 kW, 109 hp) and 1.5 hybrid (96 kW, 129 hp), out of 12 versions with at least 20 cars.

EnginePowerCarsShare
1.0 hybrid81 kW 109 hp1,03620%
1.0 petrol81 kW 109 hp85317%
1.5 hybrid96 kW 129 hp79415%
1.5 hybrid110 kW 148 hp69413%
1.4 hybrid110 kW 148 hp4689%
1.5 petrol96 kW 129 hp4459%
2.0 petrol221 kW 296 hp3336%
2.0 petrol235 kW 315 hp1232%
2.0 petrol180 kW 241 hp1202%
1.5 petrol110 kW 148 hp1182%
2.0 petrol245 kW 329 hp822%
2.0 diesel85 kW 114 hp812%

RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars

In the Netherlands

5,272 first registered in 2023 are on Dutch roads; 44% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €41,942.

1.8%had an APK defect recorded since June 2022
98.5%logical odometer history
0.0%with a recall still open

Most common APK defects

Colours

Grey 46%Black 31%White 12%Blue 9%Red 1%Yellow 1%

RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording

In the United Kingdom

27,377 cars built in 2023 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 101 more were declared off the road (SORN).

27,377licensed, end of 2025
100%of those still registered are on the road

Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0

In Finland

832 of these cars first registered in 2023 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 56,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.

Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0

In New Zealand

336 2023 cars are on the New Zealand register; 2% arrived as used imports, 98% were sold new in New Zealand.

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0

Fuel consumption

Official Canadian test results for 2 variants: combined 8.5–8.8 L/100 km (about 27–28 mpg US), CO₂ 198–205 g/km.

VariantEngineTransmissionCityHighwayCombinedCO₂ g/km
Golf GTI · Compact · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AM79.77.08.5198
Golf GTI · Compact · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.M610.07.38.8205

Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada

Recalls

No recall campaigns cover the 2023 Volkswagen Golf.

Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words

Service bulletins

What Volkswagen told its dealers about the 2023 Volkswagen Golf: known faults, fixes and updates.

BulletinSummary
10249136Addressing Cybersecurity or Vehicle Hack concerns
10243932In certain vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, the shift knob could become detached during use. If this happens, the shift knob can be replaced immediately and this issue does not affect the drivability of the vehicle. The gears can continue to be selected as normal.
10243931In certain vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, the shift knob could become detached during use. If this happens, the shift knob can be replaced immediately and this issue does not affect the drivability of the vehicle. The gears can continue to be selected as normal.
10243299VW Engine oil quality standards
10242898Flushing an R1234YF A/C circuit using a flush machine
10242897Battery Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000VAS Charger. Update Tool terminology
10242894Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting
10241709Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections
10241708Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections
10241707Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections
10241706Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections
10241705Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections
10241704Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections
10241198Helpline & Parts Dept. contact information.
10241177Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards
10239663This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
10239659Brake Disc (rotor) instruction for resurfacing following Volkswagen Warranty Policy & Procedure Manual.
10239657How to handle Brake noise or Pulsation during Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI)
10239655Battery Testing and Charging using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000 Vas Charger
10239654Diagnostic assistance for excessive static current draw
10239653Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
10239637Brake repair or replacement instruction.
10238310Automatic Transmission Fluid Requirements
10238309Noise Diagnostic for Manual Transmission vehicles.
10238308Battery Testing and Charging using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000 Vas Charger

NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)