Volkswagen E-Golf problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 19 owner complaints and 8 recalls on file for the Volkswagen E-Golf (2015–2019).

Complaints
19
Recalls
8
Model years
5
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Volkswagen E-Golf model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Volkswagen E-Golf model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2019 E-Golf60200Electrical System
2018 E-Golf10021—
2017 E-Golf10001Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2016 E-Golf60005Electrical System
2015 E-Golf50003Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

Most common Volkswagen E-Golf problem areas (all years)

  • Electrical System
    8 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    4 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    3 complaints
  • Engine
    3 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    2 complaints
  • Brakes
    2 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    1 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    1 complaints
  • Steering
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Volkswagen E-Golf received by NHTSA each month.

Volkswagen E-Golf recalls

  • Recall 22V543000Jul 27, 20221,216 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. An improper air bag deployment may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.

  • Recall 21V321000May 5, 202146 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of injury, crash, or fire.

  • Recall 18V803000Nov 14, 2018169 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: If the guide sleeves are incorrectly welded, in the event of a crash, the rear seat head restraints may have reduced stability, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 18V329000May 16, 2018252 vehiclesModel years 2015–2016

    Risk: If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.

  • Recall 16V955000Dec 29, 20165,947 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: In the event of a crash, if the air bags and/or the seat belt pretensioners do not inflate or function properly, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.

  • Recall 16V464000Jun 24, 20165,658 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: If an unrestrained child unexpectedly opens a door, they may fall from the vehicle increasing their risk of injury.

  • Recall 16V138000Mar 7, 20165,561 vehiclesModel years 2015–2016

    Risk: An unexpected vehicle shutdown can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 15V627000Oct 7, 2015993 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: In the event of a crash, if the front passenger seat occupant is incorrectly classified or non-detected, the passenger frontal air bag may deploy improperly or not at all, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology