2018 VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
12
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF
The 2018 VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY. 12 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Unknown Or Other (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2018 VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2018 VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF, potentially affecting up to 169 vehicles.
Recall 18V803000 — SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
| 169 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen e-Golf and Golf R vehicles, and Audi A3 Sedan and RS3 vehicles. The rear seat frame head restraint guide sleeves may be incorrectly welded to the seat frame.
Consequence: If the guide sleeves are incorrectly welded, in the event of a crash, the rear seat head restraints may have reduced stability, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Volkswagen and Audi will notify their owners, and dealers will inspect the guide sleeves for incorrect welds, replacing the rear seat frame, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 28, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE CHROME TRIM PIECE AROUND THE SHIFTER OF MY 2018 VW EGOLF IS VERY SHARP. IT ORIGINALLY CUT MY DAUGHTER BUT WE COULDN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT IN THE CAR HAD DONE SO. THEN IT HAPPENED TO ME AS I WAS REACHING FOR MY PHONE IN THE "CUBBY" NEXT TO THE TRIM.
Safety Rating for the 2018 VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 12 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
V9323082071535_3 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery Health, Remaining Capacity
V9323082071535_2 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Instruction to determine the remaining battery capacity of the high-voltage battery,
V9323082071535_2 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Instruction to determine the remaining battery capacity of the high-voltage battery,
TT 001601_6 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Helpline & Parts Dept. contact information.
V9319022041691_5 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Instruction referral for proper handling. Update to model year applicability and Service instruction.
TT 87 14 02_6 — EQUIPMENT
Include additional model year applicability to existing Tec Tip
eGolfrepairauth — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Authorization for e-Golf Repairs
V871808_20490393 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
To update special part number in repair step 26.
Workshop Equipme — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
E-Golf Minimum Required Tools for PA-DE Dealers AT-415
Workshop Equipme — EQUIPMENT
E-Golf Minimum Required Tools for PA-DE Dealers AT-415
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 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 — 3 complaints
- 2018 VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF (current)
- 2019 VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF — 7 complaints
- 2020 VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF — 0 complaints
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