Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2016 Volkswagen Egolf peaked in 2017, 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
2016 Volkswagen Egolf
Hatchback, electric, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Dec 5, 2017 to Dec 5, 2017.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints1Below the median 2016 hatchback
Severity index0.02016 hatchbacks average 10.3
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2016 Volkswagen Egolf name electrical system
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
No recall campaign lists the 2016 Volkswagen Egolf
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2016 Volkswagen Egolf
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 5, 2017Failure Dec 5, 201721,000 milesSAN Jose, CAElectrical system
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.
NHTSA complaint 11052682
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
213 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.
- V871810204370412 Aug 24, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Statement referring to TB 2043893 removed. To include additional models and model year applicability. A.C. Compressor Replacement, GFF Required Regardless of Concern and Flush Requirement - VW Part Labels Aug 10, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Recall Reminder Part Labels - TT 13 20 01 Aug 7, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Oil pressure priming after engine replacement or internal repair. - TT 69 18 01ss1 Jul 31, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Seat belt igniter location information. - TT 45 09 05ss2 Jul 31, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) function test may not end on its own causing DTC. - V0019012040590_7 Jun 29, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Water Migration Under the RAPGARDÃÂî transportation protection. Updated to include additional model year applicability - V001717203384611 Jun 15, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Update brochure part number and recording URL. Update model and model year applicability. - V871806201994715 Jun 11, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Metadata update (add MY 2014 Eos (missing). - TT 91 16 13 Jun 12, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Apple Car Play Information - V461901201024526 Jun 4, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Updated to include 2021 Model year applicability. - V0018052010380_8 Jun 2, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Update to include 2020-2021 model and model year applicability. - V871811204389310 May 11, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
New machine version added to table. - V871806201994714 May 12, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Tool number added to table. Removal of Behr Flush Kit. VAS 6337/1A - TT 91 18 06 May 15, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Apple car play function. - SM 30-2020 May 13, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part number listed and only order the superseded part number going forward - V8717022043949_6 May 11, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Updated to include updated version of a/c/machine applicability for warranty purposes. - TT 97 20 01 SS1 Apr 30, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Voltage Drop Testing. Updated for picture clarity. - V941901201152115 Apr 21, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Updated to include additional models and model year applicability. - TT 97 20 01 Apr 24, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Voltage Drop Testing. - VWALLMDLTRECHNS Apr 6, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Tire Chain Information (for California dealers only) All Model Years. Information only for all other dealers. - V8717052048900_5 Mar 12, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Shut-off/expansion valve deviation affecting heat pump. - TT 90 20 01 Mar 13, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Tip to address coding - Dealercomm200310 Mar 10, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Volkswagen After Sales Weekly Communication - March 10, 2020 - V171901_2012855 Feb 28, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Update to Volkswagen engine oil specification attachments. - TT 91 20 01 Feb 14, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Radio Software diag and update tip. - V171901201285528 Jan 21, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Update to Volkswagen engine oil specification attachments. - TT 96 14 05 Jan 24, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Update to existing information. Update to model year applicability. - TT 91 16 12 Jan 24, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Remote start diagnostic information. - V1917012022548_8 Jan 9, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Update to Volkswagen Identifying and mixing of coolant. Introducing new coolant type. - V1917012022548_7 Jan 8, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Update to Volkswagen Identifying and mixing of coolant. Introducing new coolant type. - eGolfrepairauth Dec 3, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Authorization for e-Golf Repairs - V171803_2037201 Dec 13, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Engine Oil Checking at Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI). Updated to include model year 2020 applicability. - V011812_2014603 Dec 5, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Update model applicability to MY 2020. - SM 113-2019 Nov 27, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The part number listed in the document is to be returned and only the superseded part number to be ordered going forward - V171901_2012855 Nov 25, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards. - V911904_2057058 Nov 4, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
USB connector outside influence damage not covered by warranty. - V871810_2043704 Nov 4, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Update to mode; and model year applicability. - V871811_2043893 Nov 4, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Update to mode; and model year applicability. - V871811_2043893 Nov 4, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Update to mode; and model year applicability. - TT 93-19-01 Nov 8, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
High Voltage Battery long term storage - V171901_2012855 Oct 29, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards. - V461902_2015173 Oct 17, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Updated to include additional model and model year applicability. - V461901_2010245 Oct 17, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Update model and model year applicability. - V171901_2012855 Sep 24, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards. - V001901_2040590 Sep 17, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Include additional photo's of water ingress. - V001901_2040590 Sep 10, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Include additional photo's of water ingress. Also includes 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB - 30DayInvCklst Aug 15, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
REMOVED all 12 hour wait period before starting references. ADDED EFB to "Select correct battery type" in bottom box. Also Jetta Wagon 2005 and 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB. - SM 65-2019 Aug 21, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The part number listed in the document are to be returned and only the successor parts ordered. - TT 001202 Aug 23, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TT 001202........Also includes 2005 Jetta wagon and 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB - V171901_2012855 Aug 19, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards. Also includes 2004 and 2005 Jetta Wagon and 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB - QRUG08212019 Aug 21, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Quick Reference Update Guide. - V011812_2014603 Jul 29, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Update vehicle metadata to include pull ahead models. Also includes R32 2002-2007 and 2002-2006 Jetta Wagon. - V911701_2035473 Jul 23, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Infotainment worksheet. - V001904_2054866 Jul 17, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SD Set-up to Obtain Software updates. - TT 87 19 02 Jul 26, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Air Conditioning Compressor Leak Diagnosis. - TT 00 19 01 Jul 26, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Vehicle Fuse location assistance. - Dealer 91U8 Jul 17, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERV_ACT - Infotainment System Software - Security Patch - Circular 91U8 Jul 18, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERV_ACT - Infotainment System Software - Security Patch - 171901_2012855 Jun 13, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Remote Key Battery Replacement - TT571802 Jun 14, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Remote Key Battery Replacement.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.