2017 Volkswagen E-Golf recalls and problems

The 2017 Volkswagen E-Golf has 1 safety recall and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Volkswagen dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2017 Volkswagen E-Golf vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2017 Volkswagen E-Golf recalls

Recall 21V-321: Unknown or Other

Reported May 5, 2021 · 46 vehicles affected · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Touareg GP, Tiguan, Golf A6, E-Golf GP, CCF, 2016-2017 Passat GP, 2018-2019 Golf R GP, and 2018 Atlas vehicles. These internal-use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

Risk: Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of injury, crash, or fire.

Fix: Volkswagen will repurchase the vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01F1.

2017 Volkswagen E-Golf problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Vehicle Speed Control1
Electrical System1
Back Over Prevention1

Most reported parts

  • Back Over Prevention › Warnings — 1

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Volkswagen E-Golf have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2017 Volkswagen E-Golf: 21V-321 (unknown or other). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Volkswagen E-Golf?

Owners report vehicle speed control problems most often (1 reports), followed by electrical system (1).

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.