2019 Volkswagen E-Golf Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other E-Golf years
- Not enough data 3rd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Volkswagen E-Golf. That ranks 3rd out of 5 E-Golf model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 4,200 miles. Complaints mention 2 fires. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2019 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 33% | 4,200 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2019 Volkswagen E-Golf recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2019 Volkswagen E-Golf.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
High voltage component, onboard charger, failure caused an electrical fire contained inside the case. It is available for inspection. Unclear on safety concerns. Taken to dealer and a second repair shop and they were unable to identify the issue. I opened the onboard charger and found the evidence…
I am the owner of a 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf with only 52,000 miles. Recently, an abnormal noise appeared coming from the gearbox during energy regenerative braking. I looked up online and found it's a common problem in Volkswagen e-Golf model…
we bought this car certified pre-owned from a dealership last spring. The drivers seatbelt seems to latch but when you pull on it you discover it is not. So it gives the illusion of being latched when it is now, which obviously is very dangerous
The charging pin actuator fails, preventing the vehicle from charging. This was confirmed by the dealer. I had brought the vehicle in multiple times before for the same symptoms.
Car would not start and gave a "Error: Electrical system. Stop!" Warning in the dash. Volkswagen tells me it needs a battery replacement.
Other Volkswagen E-Golf years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 E-Golf | 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 2019 Volkswagen E-Golf?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Volkswagen E-Golf?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2019 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 2019 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.