Volkswagen e-Golf recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
9 recalls found for the Volkswagen e-Golf in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 55 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf | 0 | 6 |
| 2018 Volkswagen e-Golf | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf | 5 | 18 |
| 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf | 3 | 29 |
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Newest Volkswagen e-Golf recalls
- Jul 27, 202222V543000Air bags1,216 vehiclesAudi A3, Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron and 8 more models
During air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly.
- May 5, 202121V321000Unknown or other46 vehiclesVolkswagen Golf R, Passat and 6 more models
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.
- Sep 16, 202020V561000Unknown or other23 vehiclesVolkswagen Passat, Atlas and 3 more models
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.
- Nov 14, 201818V803000Seats169 vehiclesAudi A3 Cabriolet, Volkswagen e-Golf and 2 more models
The rear seat frame head restraint guide sleeves may be incorrectly welded to the seat frame.
- May 16, 201818V329000Unknown or other252 vehiclesVolkswagen Golf, CC and 6 more models
Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
- Dec 29, 201616V955000Seat belts, air bags5,947 vehiclesAudi A4 allroad, Audi A6 and 6 more models
Additionally, certain 2017 Audi Q7, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, and 2018 Audi Q5 vehicles are being recalled because the seat belt pretensioners may not activate properly.
- Jun 24, 201616V464000Latches/locks/linkages5,658 vehiclesVolkswagen CC, e-Golf and 2 more models
Vibrations, such as those created by opening and closing a vehicle door, may cause the rear child door locks to disengage, allowing a child to open a rear door while inside the…
- Mar 7, 201616V138000Electrical system, engine and engine cooling5,561 vehicles2015-2016 Volkswagen e-Golf
Oversensitive diagnostics for the high-voltage battery management system may falsely detect an electrical surge resulting in the vehicle's electric drive motor shutting down…
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