NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2019 Volkswagen Alltrack Safety Ratings
The 2019 Volkswagen Alltrack scores 85 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Strong), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 0 recalls, and 0 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
A five-star overall NHTSA crash rating anchors the 2019 Volkswagen Alltrack's NHTSA Safety Index of 85 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band. This robust performance in physical crash testing, combined with a clean recall record, defines its safety profile. Its avoidance technology sub-score, however, tempers an even stronger showing.
The 2019 Volkswagen Alltrack SW AWD received an overall five-star crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 85 out of 100, sourced from NHTSA crash-test and recall data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 119 Sedans from 2019 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2019 Volkswagen Alltrack ranks 57 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 85 / 100 (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 13.4% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 57 of 119 Sedans tested for 2019 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2019 Volkswagen Alltrack?
The 2019 Volkswagen Alltrack SW AWD posts an 85 out of 100 Safety Index in the Strong band, with no prior-year Index on file to compare against. What defines this particular model year in safety terms is the combination of a spotless defect record and a strong NHTSA crash-test performance. The defect record sub-score is a perfect 20 out of 20, reflecting zero recalls and zero owner complaints filed with NHTSA - an outcome that is notably clean for a seven-year-old vehicle. Crash protection contributes 61 out of a possible 70 points, supported by the five-star overall and side ratings, while the four-star frontal and four-star rollover results introduce modest room for improvement. The rollover risk of 13 percent with a no-tip dynamic result is a reassuring data point for a wagon-format all-wheel-drive vehicle. The area that most constrains the 2019 Index is avoidance technology, which scores only 3.5 out of 10. Forward collision warning is absent as standard equipment, and lane departure warning is listed as optional rather than standard. For buyers weighing this specific year, that tech gap is the primary safety trade-off the numbers reveal.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2019 Volkswagen Alltrack perform in crash tests?
The 2019 Volkswagen Alltrack SW AWD achieved a 13 percent rollover risk, with the dynamic tip test recording no tip. Frontal protection was rated at four out of five stars, while side protection garnered a full five stars. Overall, the vehicle earned a five out of five star rating from NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 13671
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NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2019 Volkswagen Alltrack have any recalls?
No recall campaigns are on file for the 2019 Volkswagen Alltrack. NHTSA shows zero recall actions for this model year. There are no park-outside or do-not-drive directives associated with this vehicle. Used-market shoppers should still run a VIN check, as recall records can be updated at any time.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2019 Volkswagen Alltrack?
NHTSA has received zero owner complaints for the 2019 Volkswagen Alltrack. No components have been flagged, and no unverified allegations of crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths have been reported to the agency for this model year.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2019 Volkswagen Alltrack?
The 2019 Volkswagen Alltrack shows no open recalls on file with NHTSA. However, owners should always verify a specific vehicle's recall status by VIN, to confirm no new campaigns have been initiated, and to ensure any past recall remedy work is documented.
- The 2019 Alltrack SW AWD holds a perfect defect sub-score of 20 out of 20, reflecting zero NHTSA recalls and zero filed owner complaints for this specific model year.
- NHTSA's five-star overall rating is driven largely by a five-star side-impact result, while frontal and rollover protection each earned four stars, with a 13 percent rollover risk and a no-tip dynamic outcome.
- Forward collision warning is not included as standard equipment on this model year, and lane departure warning is listed as optional, producing a low avoidance-technology sub-score of 3.5 out of 10 that limits the overall Safety Index.
- No prior-year NHTSA Safety Index is on file for the Alltrack, so year-over-year Index movement cannot be calculated for this vehicle.
RANKINGSWhere the 2019 Volkswagen Alltrack places
The 2019 Volkswagen Alltrack qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2019 Volkswagen Alltrack safety questions
Was the 2019 Volkswagen Alltrack crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2019 Volkswagen Alltrack, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 85 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2019 Volkswagen Alltrack crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2019 Volkswagen Alltrack earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 4 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 13.4%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2019 Volkswagen Alltrack have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 Volkswagen Alltrack as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Volkswagen Alltrack?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2019 Volkswagen Alltrack. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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Rivals in Sedan (2019)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Acura RLX Sport | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2019 Audi A4 Allroad | 99/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2019 Audi Rs5 Sportback | 99/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2019 Audi S5 Sportback | 99/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2019 Audi S4 | 98/100 | not rated | 1 |
| 2019 Tesla Model S 60d | 98/100 | not rated | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 13671), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Volkswagen Alltrack 2019.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 57 of 119 in the Sedan class for 2019.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.