2017 VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
15
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF
The 2017 VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with UNKNOWN OR OTHER. 15 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Back Over Prevention Warnings (1 complaint), Electrical System (1 complaint), and Vehicle Speed Control (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2017 VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2017 VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF, potentially affecting up to 46 vehicles.
Recall 21V321000 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
| 46 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of injury, crash, or fire.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back Over Prevention Warnings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Car computer system spontaneously crashes every few minutes. Proximity sensors, rear camera, and drive mode selector (normal, eco, eco+) stop working creating a potential driving hazard. After several crashes, the system requires a hard reboot. If a phone is connected (via bluetooth or USB cable), the handsfree car-link also stops working.
Car computer system spontaneously crashes every few minutes. Proximity sensors, rear camera, and drive mode selector (normal, eco, eco+) stop working creating a potential driving hazard. After several crashes, the system requires a hard reboot. If a phone is connected (via bluetooth or USB cable), the handsfree car-link also stops working.
Car computer system spontaneously crashes every few minutes. Proximity sensors, rear camera, and drive mode selector (normal, eco, eco+) stop working creating a potential driving hazard. After several crashes, the system requires a hard reboot. If a phone is connected (via bluetooth or USB cable), the handsfree car-link also stops working.
Safety Rating for the 2017 VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 15 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
AEB FAQ — FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
These documents are for the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Limited Warranty Extension as part of the Class Action Settlement
V9323042071494_1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Information regarding electrical consumption (range too low)
V461902201517330 — SERVICE BRAKES
Brake Rotor, Vibration / Pulsation Instruction (U.S. Only)
DC_3G_SunsetVW — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3G Sunset Update
SM 11-2021 — EQUIPMENT
This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
V871702_20439495 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Change technical background, Change repair procedure, Change parts information.
V931901-2051304 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
High Voltage Battery - Charging Cable Cannot be Locked or Unlocked. Updated to include model year 2019 applicability.
V931901-2051304 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
High Voltage Battery - Charging Cable Cannot be Locked or Unlocked. Updated to include model year 2019 applicability.
V931808_2051304 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Update cloth tape quantity to assist with warranty claiming.
Maintenance Card — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Corrected word, "are" to "area" on the following: High voltage components: Visual inspection for damage to the high voltage components and lines, battery box, high voltage connections and coolant connections, and labels in the engine compartment and rear area
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF
- 2015 VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF — 46 complaints
- 2016 VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF — 30 complaints
- 2017 VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF (current)
- 2018 VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF — 1 complaint
- 2019 VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF — 7 complaints
- 2020 VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF — 0 complaints
Other VOLKSWAGEN Models
- VOLKSWAGEN JETTA — 13,715 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — 10,288 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE — 3,613 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN — 3,104 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS — 2,635 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 1,991 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN GTI — 1,916 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 — 1,568 total complaints