repaired · 2025 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
2016 Volkswagen E-GOLFProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 18 owner complaints about the 2016 Volkswagen E-GOLF, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-543 the manufacturer reports only 62% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 23, 2023. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Volkswagen E-GOLF has problems
18 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
11Electrical system
5Engine
2Steering
2Vehicle speed control
2Fuel/propulsion system
2Power train
1Service brakes
1Electronic stability control (ESC)
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 11 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2016 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 · 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.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. In the event of a crash, if the air bags and/or the seat belt pretensioners do not inflate or function properly, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk…
repaired · 2017 Q4
Latches/locks/linkages
Risk. If an unrestrained child unexpectedly opens a door, they may fall from the vehicle increasing their risk of injury.
Show 1 more recall
repaired · 2017 Q2
Propulsion system: traction battery
Risk. An unexpected vehicle shutdown can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Best & worst years
2016 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 2016 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.
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…
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…
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…
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