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Volkswagen E-GOLF recalls

1 recall covering model years 2018. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.

e-Golf, Golf R rear head restraints may weaken high

Reported Nov 14, 2018 · Campaign 18V803000 · Model years: 2018

On some e-Golf and Golf R vehicles, the guide sleeves for the rear seat head restraints may not have been welded to the seat frame correctly. If a crash happens, these head restraints may not stay stable, which increases the risk of injury.

Volkswagen problem guides that cover the E-GOLF

Owner complaints by model year

Complaints owners have filed with NHTSA about the Volkswagen E-GOLF. These are unverified reports; better-selling years collect more.

Model yearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuries
20181002

Volkswagen E-GOLF recall questions

How many recalls does the Volkswagen E-GOLF have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall covering the 2018 Volkswagen E-GOLF. 1 of them is rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "e-Golf, Golf R rear head restraints may weaken" (NHTSA campaign 18V803000), reported Nov 14, 2018.

Is there a do-not-drive or park-outside recall on the Volkswagen E-GOLF?

No. None of the 1 Volkswagen E-GOLF recall on file carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA.

How do I check whether my Volkswagen E-GOLF has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised Volkswagen dealer, including for second owners.