2016 VOLKSWAGEN EGOLF — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
0
Recalls
34
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 VOLKSWAGEN EGOLF
The 2016 VOLKSWAGEN EGOLF has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 34 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2016 VOLKSWAGEN EGOLF
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 VOLKSWAGEN EGOLF. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2016 VOLKSWAGEN EGOLF
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 VOLKSWAGEN EGOLF. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
VEHICLE CHARGING PORT DOES NOT RESPECT THE SAE J1772 PROTOCOL IN STOPPING CURRENT FLOW WHEN DEPRESSING THE BUTTON (HTTPS://EN.WIKIPEDIA.ORG/WIKI/SAE_J1772#SAFETY). THIS HAS CAUSED LARGE SPARKS AT CHARGING STATIONS WITH A BROKEN LATCH MECHANISM BUT WORKING BUTTON.
Safety Rating for the 2016 VOLKSWAGEN EGOLF
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 VOLKSWAGEN EGOLF in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 VOLKSWAGEN EGOLF
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 34 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 VOLKSWAGEN EGOLF. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
V0018052010380_8 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Update to include 2020-2021 model and model year applicability.
TT 91 20 01 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Radio Software diag and update tip.
TT 91 20 01 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Radio Software diag and update tip.
SM 113-2019 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The part number listed in the document is to be returned and only the superseded part number to be ordered going forward
Circular 91U8 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
SERV_ACT - Infotainment System Software - Security Patch
Circular 91U8 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
SERV_ACT - Infotainment System Software - Security Patch
Dealer 91U8 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
SERV_ACT - Infotainment System Software - Security Patch
Dealer 91U8 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
SERV_ACT - Infotainment System Software - Security Patch
Dealer 93D7 ver2 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
UPDATED Parts Department Information for Service Action 93D7 - California Only Field Quality Parts
Dealer 93D7 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Action 93D7 / Field Quality Parts Collection âÃÂàHigh-Voltage (HV) Battery Pack
Showing 10 of 34 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 VOLKSWAGEN EGOLF
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLKSWAGEN EGOLF
- 2015 VOLKSWAGEN EGOLF — 1 complaint
- 2016 VOLKSWAGEN EGOLF (current)
- 2017 VOLKSWAGEN EGOLF — 0 complaints
- 2018 VOLKSWAGEN EGOLF — 0 complaints
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