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Model year

2018 Volkswagen E-Golf

Hatchback, electric, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Mar 4, 2020 to Mar 4, 2020.

Recalls (1)Complaints (1)Investigations (1)Bulletins (312)
Recall campaigns covering this model year1169 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Below the median 2018 hatchback
Severity index100.02018 hatchbacks average 8.3
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2018 Volkswagen E-Golf peaked in 2020, with 1 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.250.50.75120201202120222023202420252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

Complaints by component

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

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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 2018 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.

Recall campaigns for the 2018 Volkswagen E-Golf
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
18V-803Nov 14, 2018Rear seat frame head restraint guide sleeves may be incorrectly welded to the seat frameSeats169Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2018 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.

  1. Filed Mar 4, 2020Failure Feb 26, 202013,000 milesSAN Jose, CAUnknown or other2 injured

    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.

    NHTSA complaint 11316171
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.
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Service bulletins

312 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.

  • V4622022067177_5 Aug 27, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Repair or Replace Information
  • V4015022033347_8 Aug 10, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Replacement instruction
  • 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.
  • V0026012081638_1 May 19, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Difference between Component fluid leakage and seepage
  • 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.
  • V4622022067177_4 Nov 6, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Warranty Instruction and guidance
  • 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
  • V4622022067177_3 Mar 12, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Brake Repair or Replacement Information
  • V4015022033347_6 Feb 12, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    CV Boot replacement
  • V1917012022548_14 Feb 12, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Identifying and Mixing Engine Coolant
  • V9419012011521_20 Dec 6, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Internal Moisture Accumulation
  • V8718122005566_28 Nov 14, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    HVAC duct cleaning and deodorizing
  • 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
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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