https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Volkswagen E-Golf. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:33:10 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf#complaint-2141935 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT I am the owner of a 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf with only 52,000 miles. Recently, an abnormal noise appeared coming from the gearbox during energy regenerative braking. I looked up online and found it's a common problem in Volkswagen e-Golf model. https://www.myvwegolf.com/threads/egolf-scraping-sound-when-driving-in-neutral-coasting-or-regen-braking.16708/ The issue was diagnosed as an internal fail https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf#complaint-2141936 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT I am the owner of a 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf with only 52,000 miles. Recently, an abnormal noise appeared coming from the gearbox during energy regenerative braking. I looked up online and found it's a common problem in Volkswagen e-Golf model. https://www.myvwegolf.com/threads/egolf-scraping-sound-when-driving-in-neutral-coasting-or-regen-braking.16708/ The issue was diagnosed as an internal fail https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf#complaint-2141937 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT I am the owner of a 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf with only 52,000 miles. Recently, an abnormal noise appeared coming from the gearbox during energy regenerative braking. I looked up online and found it's a common problem in Volkswagen e-Golf model. https://www.myvwegolf.com/threads/egolf-scraping-sound-when-driving-in-neutral-coasting-or-regen-braking.16708/ The issue was diagnosed as an internal fail https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf#complaint-2060802 Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT we bought this car certified pre-owned from a dealership last spring. The drivers seatbelt seems to latch but when you pull on it you discover it is not. So it gives the illusion of being latched when it is now, which obviously is very dangerous https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf#complaint-1971199 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT The charging pin actuator fails, preventing the vehicle from charging. This was confirmed by the dealer. I had brought the vehicle in multiple times before for the same symptoms. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf#complaint-1951060 Mon, 18 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT I was driving and the car shuddered and lost all power and would not accelerate. The car glided to a stop, but there were no shoulders so I was stuck blocking traffic. Later, the police helped push it to a side street where it was safe to park. The dashboard displayed the following error: "Error: Electrical System. Stop!" This message occured at the time of the failure. There were no sympt https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf#complaint-1951061 Mon, 18 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT I was driving and the car shuddered and lost all power and would not accelerate. The car glided to a stop, but there were no shoulders so I was stuck blocking traffic. Later, the police helped push it to a side street where it was safe to park. The dashboard displayed the following error: "Error: Electrical System. Stop!" This message occured at the time of the failure. There were no sympt https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf#complaint-1937744 Mon, 23 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT The regenerative braking system on my car shut off for about half a second before re engaging automatically. I was slowing down at a red light and had a car in front of me. As I applied the brakes, I hit a bump in the road and the brakes completely stopped working, causing me to almost hit the car in front of me. I do not believe that this issue is known among these vehicles, and I don't know if i https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf#complaint-1909033 Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT Car would not start and gave a "Error: Electrical system. Stop!" Warning in the dash. Volkswagen tells me it needs a battery replacement. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf#complaint-1854865 Sun, 20 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT While the vehicle is attached to A/C power for charging, the forced air heating system does not warm the car. This can leave the occupants without heat for an extended period of time while charging in a remote location which could be life threatening. There used to be a "work around" using CarNET functions for this car, but that service has been discontinued for the 2016 model year. It should a https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf#complaint-1847583 Fri, 14 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT Two miles into my morning commute, I accelerated to 65 mph when the following message appeared on the instrument display "Error: electrical system. Stop!" At the same time, the vehicle lost all electrical motor drive and began to coast and decelerate. As I coasted there was a clicking noise in the drivetrain and remained audible while I changed lanes to the shoulder and made a safe full stop. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf#complaint-1847584 Fri, 14 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT Two miles into my morning commute, I accelerated to 65 mph when the following message appeared on the instrument display "Error: electrical system. Stop!" At the same time, the vehicle lost all electrical motor drive and began to coast and decelerate. As I coasted there was a clicking noise in the drivetrain and remained audible while I changed lanes to the shoulder and made a safe full stop. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf#complaint-1847585 Fri, 14 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT Two miles into my morning commute, I accelerated to 65 mph when the following message appeared on the instrument display "Error: electrical system. Stop!" At the same time, the vehicle lost all electrical motor drive and began to coast and decelerate. As I coasted there was a clicking noise in the drivetrain and remained audible while I changed lanes to the shoulder and made a safe full stop. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf#recall-22V543000-volkswagen-volkswagen-e-golf-2016 Wed, 27 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3 Sedan, R8 Coupe, A3 Sedan, A3 Etron, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 Golf Sportwagen, Golf R, Golf GTI, Golf A7, and E Golf vehicles. During air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf#complaint-1818100 Thu, 09 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen E-Golf. The contact stated that while charging the vehicle with the level 3 charger, the female connector on the vehicle became loosened due to a failure with the 4 tabs holding the connector in place on the vehicle. The level 3 charger loosened and exposed the plug with live current going to the part. The contact stated that he smelled a burnt electrical odor an https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf#complaint-1785691 Thu, 30 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT Car computer system spontaneously crashes every few minutes. Proximity sensors, rear camera, and drive mode selector (normal, eco, eco+) stop working creating a potential driving hazard. After several crashes, the system requires a hard reboot. If a phone is connected (via bluetooth or USB cable), the handsfree car-link also stops working. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf#complaint-1785692 Thu, 30 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT Car computer system spontaneously crashes every few minutes. Proximity sensors, rear camera, and drive mode selector (normal, eco, eco+) stop working creating a potential driving hazard. After several crashes, the system requires a hard reboot. If a phone is connected (via bluetooth or USB cable), the handsfree car-link also stops working. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf#complaint-1785693 Thu, 30 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT Car computer system spontaneously crashes every few minutes. Proximity sensors, rear camera, and drive mode selector (normal, eco, eco+) stop working creating a potential driving hazard. After several crashes, the system requires a hard reboot. If a phone is connected (via bluetooth or USB cable), the handsfree car-link also stops working. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf#complaint-1784409 Wed, 22 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT There is a known issue regarding a software update required to keep using the heat and cooling options on 2015 and older eGOLF models. Without this patch the heating and cooling of the vehicle will cease to operate. This includes the defogging capability for front and side windows in cold weather. On more than one occasion, I have had to wipe condensation from the windows while driving due to the https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf#complaint-1760854 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT The trim located around the gear selectors has separated leaving a sharp chrome edge that cuts your hand when reaching into the cubby beyond the shifter. This issue was corrected by VW Canada in a recall but not by VW US. It is a known issue and is prevalent across the golf lineup. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf#recall-21V321000-volkswagen-volkswagen-e-golf-2017 Wed, 05 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Touareg GP, Tiguan, Golf A6, E-Golf GP, CCF, 2016-2017 Passat GP, 2018-2019 Golf R GP, and 2018 Atlas vehicles. 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. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with t https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf#complaint-1744198 Wed, 28 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT CAR WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET AND SUDDENLY LOST POWER. PULLED OFF ROAD, WAITED AND RESTARTED VEHICLE WITH NORMAL FUNCTION. EVALUATED AT VW DEALER AND TOLD THE DC-DC CONVERTOR IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY AND SHUTTING DOWN THE MOTOR. THIS PART WAS PART OF A PRIOR SAFETY RECALL BY NHSTA, AND THE CAR WAS EVALUATED AND SAID TO BE FIXED. CONTACTED VW OF AMERICA (CASE # 04750977) AND TOLD THERE WAS N https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf#complaint-1744199 Wed, 28 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT CAR WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET AND SUDDENLY LOST POWER. PULLED OFF ROAD, WAITED AND RESTARTED VEHICLE WITH NORMAL FUNCTION. EVALUATED AT VW DEALER AND TOLD THE DC-DC CONVERTOR IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY AND SHUTTING DOWN THE MOTOR. THIS PART WAS PART OF A PRIOR SAFETY RECALL BY NHSTA, AND THE CAR WAS EVALUATED AND SAID TO BE FIXED. CONTACTED VW OF AMERICA (CASE # 04750977) AND TOLD THERE WAS N https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf#complaint-1744200 Wed, 28 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT CAR WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET AND SUDDENLY LOST POWER. PULLED OFF ROAD, WAITED AND RESTARTED VEHICLE WITH NORMAL FUNCTION. EVALUATED AT VW DEALER AND TOLD THE DC-DC CONVERTOR IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY AND SHUTTING DOWN THE MOTOR. THIS PART WAS PART OF A PRIOR SAFETY RECALL BY NHSTA, AND THE CAR WAS EVALUATED AND SAID TO BE FIXED. CONTACTED VW OF AMERICA (CASE # 04750977) AND TOLD THERE WAS N https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf#complaint-1707221 Tue, 17 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE CAR HALTED ALL OF A SUDDEN. AN ERROR APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD THAT SAID ELECTRIC FAILURE. STOP. LUCKILY NO CARS WERE BEHIND ME OR IT WOULD HAVE BEEN AN ACCIDENT. THE CAR WOULD NOT START BACK UP FOR 30-40 MINUTES. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf#complaint-1707222 Tue, 17 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE CAR HALTED ALL OF A SUDDEN. AN ERROR APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD THAT SAID ELECTRIC FAILURE. STOP. LUCKILY NO CARS WERE BEHIND ME OR IT WOULD HAVE BEEN AN ACCIDENT. THE CAR WOULD NOT START BACK UP FOR 30-40 MINUTES. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf#complaint-1707223 Tue, 17 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE CAR HALTED ALL OF A SUDDEN. AN ERROR APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD THAT SAID ELECTRIC FAILURE. STOP. LUCKILY NO CARS WERE BEHIND ME OR IT WOULD HAVE BEEN AN ACCIDENT. THE CAR WOULD NOT START BACK UP FOR 30-40 MINUTES. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf#complaint-1693568 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT THE CAR WAS LAST DRIVEN 9/16/2020 AROUND 5:30PM. IT HAD APPROXIMATELY 90 MILES LEFT AS AN ESTIMATED BATTERY CHARGE. IT WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY. ON 9/17 3:20PM OR SO I WALKED OUT OF MY HOUSE AND SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. I OPENED THE CAR DOOR AND HEARD AN ALERT AND THE DISPLAY SAID ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ERROR. I TRIED TURNING THE CAR ON AND OFF A FEW TIMES, NOTICED A LIGHT SMELL INSIDE THE CAR. I https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf#complaint-1651854 Wed, 04 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT THE CHROME TRIM PIECE AROUND THE SHIFTER OF MY 2018 VW EGOLF IS VERY SHARP. IT ORIGINALLY CUT MY DAUGHTER BUT WE COULDN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT IN THE CAR HAD DONE SO. THEN IT HAPPENED TO ME AS I WAS REACHING FOR MY PHONE IN THE "CUBBY" NEXT TO THE TRIM. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-e-golf#complaint-1643747 Wed, 05 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT THE DROP DOWN V-CLAMP ON THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AT THE ENGINE CAME LOSE. THE SCREW THAT IS TO SECURE THIS CLAMP DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY AND WILL NOT STAY IN PLACE TO KEEP THE CLAMP TIGHT ALLOWING THE EXHAUST TO COME INTO THE CABIN OF THE AUTOMOBILE. I DROVE AROUND WITH THE WINDOWS DOWN FOR TWO (2) WEEKS PRIOR TO MY HUSBAND FINDING THE ISSUE. HE HAS FINALLY REPLACED THE SCREW WITH ANOTHER SCREW