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Volkswagen e-Golf Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 5 model years, NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 54 owner complaints for the Volkswagen e-Golf. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Volkswagen e-Golf by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf | 0 | 6 | |
| 2018 Volkswagen e-Golf | 1 | 1 | |
| 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf | 1 | 1 | |
| 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf | 0 | 17 | |
| 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf | 3 | 29 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Volkswagen models.
Volkswagen e-Golf: questions owners ask
Which Volkswagen e-Golf year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Volkswagen e-Golf model years with the most are the 2015 (29), 2016 (17) and 2019 (6). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Volkswagen e-Golf years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2017 (1), 2018 (1) and 2019 (6), out of 5 model years from 2015 to 2019. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Volkswagen e-Golf have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 3 Volkswagen e-Golf model years, 5 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2015 (3), 2017 (1) and 2018 (1). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How often does the Volkswagen e-Golf fail its MOT?
In 2023 UK MOT tests, the Volkswagen e-Golf's first-time failure rate ranged from 12.9% for cars first registered in 2019 to 17.7% for 2018, across 3 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were tyres, visibility (windscreen, wipers, mirrors), lights and electrics. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.