2018 Volkswagen E-Golf Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other E-Golf years
- Not enough data 4th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2018 Volkswagen E-Golf. That ranks 4th out of 5 E-Golf model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 13,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Volkswagen E-Golf problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 100% | 13,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2018 Volkswagen E-Golf recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seats:mid/rear assembly
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen e-Golf and Golf R vehicles, and Audi A3 Sedan and RS3 vehicles. The rear seat frame head restraint guide sleeves may be incorrectly welded to the seat frame.
Risk: If the guide sleeves are incorrectly welded, in the event of a crash, the rear seat head restraints may have reduced stability, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Volkswagen and Audi will notify their owners, and dealers will inspect the guide sleeves for incorrect welds, replacing the rear seat frame, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 28, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 72H8 (VW) and 72H9(Audi).
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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.
Other Volkswagen E-Golf years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 E-Golf | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 E-Golf | 1 | 2 |
| 2016 E-Golf | 18 | 5 |
| 2015 E-Golf | 29 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Volkswagen E-Golf?
Owners most often report unknown or other problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Volkswagen E-Golf?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 Volkswagen E-Golf a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E-Golf model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.