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2021 Volkswagen Golf
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 33 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2021 Volkswagen Golf 4 DR FWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 29 | 36 | 32 | 279 |
| 1.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 29 | 39 | 33 | 267 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas Cross Sport, Tiguan LWB, Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas FL and Arteon vehicles. The rear view camera could malfunction during an ignition cycle, leading to a black screen or infotainment system freeze. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 11
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
12 complaints filed by owners for this model year. Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2021 Volkswagen Golf?
EPA figures for the 2021 Volkswagen Golf reach 33 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2021 Volkswagen Golf?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2021 Volkswagen Golf. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2021 Volkswagen Golf?
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA for the 2021 Volkswagen Golf, most often about: Electrical System, Service Brakes, Steering. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2021 Volkswagen Golf?
NHTSA gave the 2021 Volkswagen Golf (2021 Volkswagen Golf 4 DR FWD) an overall 5-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.