# 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTWAGEN — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `1772437` · 2021-10-08 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** Yes
- **Vehicle towed:** Yes
## Vehicle
- **Make:** VOLKSWAGEN
- **Model:** GOLF SPORTWAGEN
- **Year:** 2017
- **Manufacturer:** Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- **Speed:** 5 mph
## Narrative
I was parking the car with my foot firmly on the brake when my car just took off fast and crashed into a building.  MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE.  I was bruised and cut in several places and I have had recurring chest pains.  The worst part is that my driver's license has been suspended and since the accident on June 21, 2021 I have had to spend close to $6000  just getting around.  I am sure it was  a case of sudden unintended acceleration.  Volkswagen wouldn't come and look at the car despite several attempts.
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