Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2017 Volkswagen E-Golf peaked in 2021, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2017 Volkswagen E-Golf
Hatchback, electric, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Dec 30, 2021 to Dec 30, 2021.
Recall campaigns covering this model year146 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Below the median 2017 hatchback
Severity index0.02017 hatchbacks average 7.7
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2017 Volkswagen E-Golf name back-over prevention
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
One recall campaign covers the 2017 Volkswagen E-Golf
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21V-321 | May 5, 2021 | These internal-use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been… | Other or unknown | 46 | Refund or buyback |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2017 Volkswagen E-Golf
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Dec 30, 2021Failure Jul 1, 2021SAN Jose, CAWarnings, Electrical system, Vehicle speed control
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.
NHTSA complaint 11445625
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
1 NHTSA investigation on file
- DP22005 Defect petition, Electrical system
Pedestrian alert sounds
Opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023 · led to a recall
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
320 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.
- V0026012081638_2 Aug 4, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Differences between a leak and seepage - TT 00-13-04_7 Aug 6, 2026 · Other
Permission to change Daily Order upgraded to RED Order - VOS-26-42 Jul 15, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: DA 0019 - Hotfix 12-V battery test(s) – No battery diagnosis - Inconclus… - V1718062017813_24 Jul 9, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Oil Consumption Measurement and Electronic Oil Consumption Measurement - V6919012010479_17 Jun 11, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Inquiries - V1719012012855_81 Jun 4, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards - TT 13-20-01_3 Jun 18, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Instruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start. - TT 10-18-02_2 Jun 18, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Lubricating engine components before reassembly. - VOS-26-21 Mar 27, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the error message ERP0204E could occur during perform initial operation, software … - V0018092053065_6 Mar 25, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting - V9422022066761_4 Mar 19, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Damage Inspection of Park assist sensors - V9326022080670_1 Mar 16, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Flushing H.V. Battery before opening - V9323082071535_6 Mar 10, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Determine H.V. Battery Health & Remaining Capacity - VOS-26-15 Mar 6, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct multiple test plans: All basic settings test for the following components - Fill an… - V5515032021354_9 Mar 5, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment may not match the exterior paint color - DC_VW_CF_Airbag Mar 2, 2026 · Other
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent warning regarding counterfeit replacement airbag inflators that are being installed in used vehicles. - VOS-26-01 Jan 6, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct a test that is not reading any information from the battery data module (BDM) and w… - V2715032016076_13 Dec 8, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Diagnosis for Excessive Current Draw. - V4016012043146_4 Nov 18, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
What is and what is not a leaking suspension strut. - V4418012043620_8 Nov 3, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Alignment sheet submission. - WLA-25-11 Oct 17, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Coolant Bleed Procedure - V8718102043704_24 Oct 6, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
GFF Requirements regardless of concern plus System flush requirement - V3718022033975_14 Oct 14, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Cautions about using aftermarket transmission flush machines and aftermarket transmission fluids. - V3416022034406_8 Oct 9, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Diagnosing Manual Transmission Noise - V1917012022548_15 Oct 14, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
G12Evo can now be mixed with previous coolants. - V1718062017813_23 Oct 9, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
How to measure engine oil consumption. - V1718032037201_20 Oct 8, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Proper engine oil level before leaving the factory. - V0116152014815_19 Oct 6, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
A list of suggested fuel stations - V0116132033805_11 Oct 14, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Engine misfire diagnostic aid. - V0017132033846_25 Oct 6, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Fuel Additive to prevent sporatic misfire - SM 45-2025 Aug 25, 2025 · Other
This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward. - V0017132033846_24 Jul 22, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Fuel Additive - V4616012043146_3 Jul 14, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
How to identify and when to replace a leaking strut - V1719012012855_79 Jun 9, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Volkswagen Engine Oil Quality Standards (U.S. Only) - V9323042071494_3 May 7, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Over all summary of HV Battery range - V8720022061094_9 May 12, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
How to check for HVAC system leaks using nitrogen. - V4418012043620_7 May 22, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Using Alignment Sheet Submission Form - SM 04-2025 VWGoA May 29, 2025 · Other
This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided. - V9323082071535_5 Apr 17, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HV Battery Checking Remaining Capacity and Determination of HV Battery Health - V9323082071535_4 Mar 10, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Determining HV-Battery Health, Remaining Capacity - V1917012022548_14 Feb 12, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Identifying and Mixing Engine Coolant - V5515032021354_8 Oct 30, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Lack of paint under roof - V1719022012855_77 Oct 30, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Engine Oil Standards - V0018092053065_5 Oct 17, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Additional reporting - CampTip_RNA_VW Oct 7, 2024 · Other
Vehicle Concerns Before Recall Repair Available - V9323082071535_3 Sep 3, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Battery Health, Remaining Capacity - V3718022033975_13 Sep 17, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Fluid requirements - V3416022034406_7 Sep 11, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Manual transmission noise diagnosing - V1719012012855_76 Sep 17, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
A list of engine oil that meet Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards - V1718062017813_19 Sep 18, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
How to perform the engine oil consumption measurement - V1718032037201_19 Sep 17, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Checking Engine Oil and correctly reading dip stick - V0118122014603_20 Sep 17, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
How to manage software versions using VW diagnostic Tool - V0116152014815_18 Sep 11, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Recommended Gasoline Quality - V0116132033805_10 Sep 17, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Engine Misfire Diagnostic Aid - V0017132033846_23 Sep 11, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Fuel additive to help with misfire faults - TT 00-24-01 Sep 12, 2024 · Other
Wind & Water Leak Checking - V271901201189426 Aug 28, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Battery testing - V1719012012855_75 Aug 8, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Engine Oil Standards - V1719012012855_74 Jul 3, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Engine oil quality standards - TT 57-21-01 Jul 18, 2024 · Other
KESSY Key adaptation
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.