2015 Volkswagen E-Golf recalls and problems

The 2015 Volkswagen E-Golf has 3 safety recalls and 28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Volkswagen dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2015 Volkswagen E-Golf vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2015 Volkswagen E-Golf recalls

Recall 18V-329: Unknown or Other

Reported May 16, 2018 · 252 vehicles affected · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Problem: 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.

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.

Recall 16V-138: Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System

Reported Mar 7, 2016 · 5,561 vehicles affected · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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.

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

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.

Recall 15V-627: Air Bags

Reported Oct 7, 2015 · 993 vehicles affected · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Problem: 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.

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.

2015 Volkswagen E-Golf problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	19
Fuel/Propulsion System	9
Unknown or Other	7
Engine	5
Power Train	4
Steering	1
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 17,653 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2015 Volkswagen E-Golf complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Fuel/Propulsion System · reported Dec 18, 2023

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 symptoms or warnings prior to the failure. This message can not be found in the owners manual. Turning the car off and on does not change the situation. The vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer and is…

Unknown or Other · reported Dec 22, 2021

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 failure of the heat pump. VW is aware of this software issue, but for vehicles out of the standard warranty will require a service diagnostic fee as well as a large repair cost for essentially a…

Unknown or Other · reported Aug 2, 2021

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.

Electrical System · at 27,500 miles · reported Apr 28, 2021

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 nothing they could do as the car was out of warranty.

Unknown or Other · at 15,000 miles · reported Jan 9, 2020

When I went to unplug my car in my garage, the charging port would not release the charger. When I looked it up online, I found that many people who owned 2015 e-golfs had the exact same problem and that none of the electrical resets would work to get the charging port to release the charging cable. (Https://www.myvwegolf.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=839&start=60) I tried all the electrical resets anyway, but nothing worked. The car was locked down, and it would not even let me put it in neutral, so it could not be rolled on to a tow truck. The tow truck damaged the undercarriage of my car…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Volkswagen E-Golf have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2015 Volkswagen E-Golf: 18V-329 (unknown or other), 16V-138 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system), 15V-627 (air bags). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2015 Volkswagen E-Golf?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (19 reports), followed by fuel/propulsion system (9). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 17,653 miles.

Are Volkswagen recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Volkswagen dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.