Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Real-world fuel consumption
22,611 Volkswagen Golf cars first registered in Europe in 2024 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 (+16%).
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 6,156 | 7.6 | 6.3 | +20% |
| Petrol hybrid | 5,476 | 6.3 | 5.5 | +15% |
| Diesel | 10,364 | 5.4 | 4.6 | +16% |
| Plug-in hybrid | 615 | 5.2 | 0.9 | +512% |
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 2024 Volkswagen Golf cars on Dutch roads are the 1.5 hybrid (110 kW, 148 hp), 1.5 petrol (85 kW, 114 hp) and 1.5 hybrid (85 kW, 114 hp), out of 12 versions with at least 20 cars.
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 hybrid | 110 kW 148 hp | 1,292 |
| 1.5 petrol | 85 kW 114 hp | 666 |
| 1.5 hybrid | 85 kW 114 hp | 446 |
| 1.0 hybrid | 81 kW 109 hp | 427 |
| 1.5 hybrid | 96 kW 129 hp | 421 |
| 1.0 petrol | 81 kW 109 hp | 230 |
| 1.5 hybrid | 130 kW 174 hp | 172 |
| 1.5 petrol | 96 kW 129 hp | 125 |
| 1.4 hybrid | 110 kW 148 hp | 118 |
| 2.0 petrol | 221 kW 296 hp | 111 |
| 2.0 petrol | 195 kW 261 hp | 77 |
| 1.5 petrol | 110 kW 148 hp | 76 |
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
4,382 first registered in 2024 are on Dutch roads; 39% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €43,411.
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
31,425 cars built in 2024 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 77 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In Finland
843 of these cars first registered in 2024 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 9,000 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
315 2024 cars are on the New Zealand register.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 2 variants: combined 8.7–8.8 L/100 km (about 27 mpg US), CO₂ 203–205 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golf GTI · Compact · Regular gasoline | 10.1 | 7.0 | 8.7 |
| Golf GTI · Compact · Regular gasoline | 9.9 | 7.4 | 8.8 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 2024 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 2024 Volkswagen Golf: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10249136 | Addressing Cybersecurity or Vehicle Hack concerns |
| 10243299 | VW Engine oil quality standards |
| 10242898 | Flushing an R1234YF A/C circuit using a flush machine |
| 10242897 | Battery Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000VAS Charger. Update Tool terminology |
| 10242894 | Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting |
| 10241709 | Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections |
| 10241708 | Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections |
| 10241707 | Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections |
| 10241706 | Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections |
| 10241705 | Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections |
| 10241704 | Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections |
| 10241198 | Helpline & Parts Dept. contact information. |
| 10241177 | Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards |
| 10239659 | Brake Disc (rotor) instruction for resurfacing following Volkswagen Warranty Policy & Procedure Manual. |
| 10239657 | How to handle Brake noise or Pulsation during Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) |
| 10239655 | Battery Testing and Charging using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000 Vas Charger |
| 10239654 | Diagnostic assistance for excessive static current draw |
| 10239653 | Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments. |
| 10239637 | Brake repair or replacement instruction. |
| 10238310 | Automatic Transmission Fluid Requirements |
| 10238309 | Noise Diagnostic for Manual Transmission vehicles. |
| 10238308 | Battery Testing and Charging using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000 Vas Charger |
| 10238307 | Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards, updated to include model year 2024. |
| 10238306 | Engine Oil Consumption Measurement Instruction and Work sheet. |
| 10238305 | Correct engine oil level during Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)