Propulsion system: traction batteryRecall 16V-138 · 2015–2016 Volkswagen E-GOLF
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 16V-138 covers 5,561 2015–2016 Volkswagen E-GOLF for a propulsion system: traction battery problem, reported to NHTSA on March 7, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q2) shows 91% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V138000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The 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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
91%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 21, 2014 to March 1, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.