repaired · 2020 Q1
Unknown or other
Risk. If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
2015 Volkswagen E-GOLFProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 29 owner complaints about the 2015 Volkswagen E-GOLF, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-627 the manufacturer reports only 72% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 18, 2023. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Volkswagen E-GOLF has problems
29 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
20Electrical system
9Fuel/propulsion system
5Engine
4Power train
1Electronic stability control (ESC)
1Steering
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 20 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 9 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2015 Volkswagen E-GOLF recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2017 Q2
Propulsion system: traction battery
Risk. An unexpected vehicle shutdown can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2017 Q1
Frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
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…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volkswagen.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
14kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 20 electrical system complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.
19under 30k miles20under 100k miles0100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2015 vs. every other E-GOLF year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the E-GOLF median. How we score
'15'16'17'18'19
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2015 Volkswagen E-GOLF, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
In owners' words
What E-GOLF owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY WILL NOT UNLOCK/RELEASE THE CHARGING CONNECTOR FROM THE CONNECTION PORT. WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE EMERGENCY RELEASE PROCEDURE FOR THE VEHICLE WILL NOT RELEASE THE CHARGING CONNECTOR. THE CHARGING STATUS INDICATOR IS RED. EVENTUALLY CONNECTOR FINALLY RELEASES BUT AFTER EITHER…
THE 2015 EGOLF LOCKS THE CHARGING CONNECTOR ONTO THE VEHICLE DURING CHARGING. THIS FUNCTIONALITY HAS TWO (AT LEAST) BENEFITS TO THE VEHICLE OPERATOR. ONE BENEFIT IS THAT THE (VERY EXPENSEIVE) CAR CHARGER'S POWER SUPPLY CAN'T EASILY BE STOLEN DURING CHARGING. A SECOND, SAFETY-CENTRIC, FUNCTION IS…
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