Model year guide

2017 Volkswagen golf alltrack

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2017 Volkswagen golf alltrack is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 158 on record.

2017 Volkswagen golf alltrack — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2017 Volkswagen golf alltrack at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined25–26 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2017 Volkswagen golf alltrack recalls 1

Unknown Or Other NHTSA Campaign #20V561000 · manufacturer #01E9 · 16/09/2020

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R and Atlas, 2017 Golf Alltrack and E-Golf and 2016-2018 Passat vehicles. These internal use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various Federal Motor Ve…

Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners and will repurchase the vehicles. The recall began October 6, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01E9.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 8 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2017 Volkswagen golf alltrack MPG & running costs

Combined25–26 mpg
City22 mpg
Highway31 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,650
EPA size classSmall Station Wagons
TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S6) or Manual 6-spd
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Passenger volume94 cu ft
Cargo volume30 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$1,250 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2017 Volkswagen golf alltrack costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$13,250
Fuel only$13,250
Per mile$0.18

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

About the Volkswagen golf alltrack

The Volkswagen Golf is a compact car/small family car (C-segment) produced by the German automotive manufacturer Volkswagen since 1974, marketed worldwide across eight generations, in various body configurations and under various nameplates – including as the Volkswagen Rabbit in the United States and Canada, and as the Volkswagen Caribe in Mexico (Mk1). The Golf is Volkswagen's bestseller and the third best-selling automobile of all time, with over 37 million units sold worldwide.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2017 Volkswagen golf alltrack trims & engines on record

Trims
Alltrack S, SE
Engines
1.8L 4-cyl 170 hp

2017 Volkswagen golf alltrack vehicles on record

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2017 Volkswagen golf alltrack — frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Volkswagen golf alltrack have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2017 Volkswagen golf alltrack. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2017 Volkswagen golf alltrack get?

The 2017 Volkswagen golf alltrack has U.S. EPA estimates of 25–26 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.