Recall Radar

2015 Volkswagen E-Golf recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the 2015 Volkswagen E-Golf. The most recent was reported on May 16, 2018.

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Recalls at a glance

DateCampaignPartVehicles
May 16, 201818V-329Unknown or other252
March 7, 201616V-138Electrical system: propulsion system, traction battery5,561
October 7, 201515V-627Air bags: frontal, sensor/control module-inactive993

Recall details

Unknown or other

May 16, 2018 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 18V-329

What is wrong: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles. 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.

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

The fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles to make them fully compliant or Volkswagen will repurchase them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.

Electrical system: propulsion system, traction battery

March 7, 2016 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 16V-138

What is wrong: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 e-Golf vehicles manufactured May 21, 2014, to March 1, 2016. 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 unexpectedly.

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

The fix: Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will update the battery management software, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93B4.

Air bags: frontal, sensor/control module-inactive

October 7, 2015 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 15V-627

What is wrong: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured September 8, 2014, to November 28, 2014, Golf vehicles manufactured April 2, 2014, to December 3, 2014, and E-Golf vehicles manufactured July 26, 2014, to October 18, 2014. The affected vehicles are equipped a Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) that may have been manufactured improperly. As a result, the front passenger seat occupant may be improperly classified or may not be detected.

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.

The fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PODS control module, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswgen's number for this recall is 69L6.

Other model years of the Volkswagen E-Golf

All Volkswagen E-Golf recalls · All Volkswagen recalls

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Volkswagen E-Golf have recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the 2015 Volkswagen E-Golf, the most recent reported on May 16, 2018. A campaign covers only certain vehicles, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected.

What parts have been recalled on the 2015 Volkswagen E-Golf?

Unknown or other (1), Electrical system (1), Air bags (1).

Are recall repairs free?

In 3 of the 3 campaigns listed here, the remedy states that the repair is free of charge. Read the remedy in each recall for the details.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.