2015 Volkswagen E-golf: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2015 Volkswagen E-golf: 3 recalls, 29 owner complaints and up to 116 mpg combined.
Recalls
3 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Airbags Vehicle recall #15V627000 · 2015 · 993 vehicles
What's wrong: Volkswagen group of america, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 jetta vehicles manufactured September 8, 2014, to November 28, 2014, golf vehicles manufactured April 2, 2014, to December 3, 2014, and e-golf vehicles manufactured July 26, 2014, to October 18, 2014. The affected vehicles are equipped a passenger occupant detection system (pods) that May have been manufactured improperly. As a…
Why it matters: In the event of a crash, if the front passenger seat occupant is incorrectly classified or non-detected, the passenger frontal air bag May deploy improperly or not at all, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
The fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pods control module, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2015.
Electrical, Engine & cooling Vehicle recall #16V138000 · 2016 · 5,561 vehicles
What's wrong: Volkswagen group of america, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 e-golf vehicles manufactured May 21, 2014, to March 1, 2016. Oversensitive diagnostics for the high-voltage battery management system May falsely detect an electrical surge resulting in the vehicle's electric drive motor shutting down unexpectedly.
Why it matters: An unexpected vehicle shutdown can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will update the battery management software, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2016.
Other / unknown Vehicle recall #18V329000 · 2018 · 252 vehicles
What's wrong: Volkswagen group of america, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 eos, 2012 passat, 2012-2016 cc, 2015-2016 e-golf, 2011-2015 touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 tiguan, and 2011-2016 golf and 2011-2013 gti vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period May cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
Why it matters: If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
The fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles to make them fully compliant or Volkswagen will repurchase them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Electrical (20): the most common themes are electrical failure (12), door / lock issues (7), stalls / loses power (5).
- Fuel & propulsion (9): the most common themes are electrical failure (3), stalls / loses power (2).
- Other / unknown (7): the most common themes are electrical failure (3).
- Engine (5): the most common themes are electrical failure (4).
The 2015 Volkswagen E-golf has 29 owner complaints, ranking #1 of 4 E-golf model years for complaints (2.1× the average E-golf year). Complaints peaked in 2016 (9 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 2 years old, at a median of 17,653 miles. Neighboring years: 2016 (18 complaints, 5 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric (85 kW AC PMSM) | Automatic (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | 126e | 105e | 116e | Electricity |
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FAQ
Does the 2015 Volkswagen E-golf have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recalls for the 2015 Volkswagen E-golf. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2015 Volkswagen E-golf problems?
Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are electrical (20), fuel & propulsion (9), other / unknown (7).
What gas mileage does the 2015 Volkswagen E-golf get?
EPA ratings run up to 116 mpg combined, across 1 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2015 Volkswagen E-golf repair manual?
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