Volkswagen Golf Mk7 (2015–2021)

Volkswagen Golf Mk7 (2015–2021) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Volkswagen Golf — body generations

Generation Produced Facelift
Mk4 1996–2000 —
Generation 2 2001–2003 —
Mk5 2004–2009 —
Model-year brochures (1)

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Mk6 2010–2014 —
Model-year brochures (5)

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Mk7 2015–2021 —
Model-year brochures (6)

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Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

Engines used in the Golf

Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.

Engine Years in this model Also used in VIN builds ⓘ
VW 2.0L I4 (EA888 & predecessors) 1992–2019 31 models 109
Volkswagen 1.8L 4-cylinder 1985–2018 15 models 46
Volkswagen 2.5L 5-cylinder 2010–2014 10 models 34

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About this generation

The Volkswagen Golf (Mk7) is a C-segment car manufactured by German automobile manufacturer Volkswagen. It is the seventh generation in the Golf series and the successor to the Golf Mk6, and was introduced in Berlin on 4 September 2012, before a public launch at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, with European sales beginning in November 2012 for the 2013 model year.

What changed in the facelift

In November 2016, Volkswagen revealed a facelifted version of the Golf Mk7. This model is referred to as the "New Golf" by Volkswagen, while it is often informally referred to as the Golf 7.5. A new engine was introduced along with the facelift: a 1.5-litre TSI which produces. Initially, the existing 1.4-litre TSI was available alongside the new 1.5-litre engine. The updated Golf GTI was increased in the standard car and with the Performance Pack.

The Golf R similarly had its output increased from. In addition, the facelift increased infotainment screen size across the range, as well as adding the option for a fully digital dashboard. The rear lights now utilise LED technology as standard (including a "sweeping" indicator effect on performance models) while this technology is optional on most models for the headlights. The facelifted Golf Mk7 was released in North America for the 2018 model year.

The previous 1.8L EA888 engine was replaced by the 147 hp 1.4L EA211 engine as the only available powerplant, while the 5-speed manual and 6-speed automatic transmissions were replaced by 6- and 8-speed units, respectively. The all-wheel drive Golf Sportwagen and Golf Alltrack models retained the 1.8L EA888 engine along with the 6-speed manual or 6-speed DSG transmissions.

Source: Wikipedia — Volkswagen Golf Mk7, CC BY-SA.

Market by model year

Year Units for sale Median price Vs newest Avg mileage
2015 160 $10,703 63% 110,207 mi
2016 90 $11,999 71% 88,581 mi
2017 150 $12,489 74% 85,984 mi
2018 51 $13,995 82% 68,444 mi
2019 39 $16,990 100% 73,918 mi
2020 32 $15,849 93% 62,338 mi
2021 25 $16,980 100% 60,253 mi

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Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2015 12 659 Engine, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System
2016 9 300 Fuel/Propulsion System, Engine, Unknown Or Other
2017 5 732 Fuel/Propulsion System, Unknown Or Other, Engine
2018 6 91 Fuel/Propulsion System, Unknown Or Other, Power Train
2019 6 158 Engine, Power Train, Unknown Or Other
2020 2 14 Engine, Fuel System, Gasoline
2021 1 18 Electrical System, Service Brakes, Power Train

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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