NHTSA vehicle safety data
2017 Volkswagen E-Golf Recalls & Complaints
The 2017 Volkswagen E-Golf has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Volkswagen dealer.
Includes campaigns NHTSA files under the spelling "EGOLF".
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 Volkswagen E-Golf. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2017 Volkswagen E-Golf owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2017 Volkswagen E-Golf, describing incidents dated July 1, 2021.
Most-cited components
- Back Over Prevention 1 complaint
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11445625 · Filed
Car computer system spontaneously crashes every few minutes. Proximity sensors, rear camera, and drive mode selector (normal, eco, eco+) stop working creating a potential driving hazard. After several crashes, the system requires a hard reboot. If a phone is connected (via bluetooth or USB cable)…
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2017 Volkswagen E-Golf in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Defect Petition DP22-005: Pedestrian alert sounds
Closed August 7, 2023
Modifications to Vehicles Made Them Noncompliant
NHTSA #21V321000 · Unknown or Other · NHTSA notice
Reported May 5, 2021 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 46 vehicles
Repair completion: 36.96% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Volkswagen campaign 01F1 · Owners notified May 20, 2021
Defect description
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Touareg GP, Tiguan, Golf A6, E-Golf GP, CCF, 2016-2017 Passat GP, 2018-2019 Golf R GP, and 2018 Atlas vehicles. These internal-use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
Safety consequence
Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of injury, crash, or fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Volkswagen will repurchase the vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01F1.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Modifications to Vehicles Made Them Noncompliant
NHTSA #20V561000 · Unknown or Other · NHTSA notice
Reported September 16, 2020 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 23 vehicles
Repair completion: 73.91% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Volkswagen campaign 01E9 · Owners notified October 6, 2020
Defect description
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R and Atlas, 2017 Golf Alltrack and E-Golf and 2016-2018 Passat vehicles. These internal use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
Safety consequence
Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of a crash or injury to vehicle occupants.
Manufacturer remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners and will repurchase the vehicles. The recall began October 6, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01E9.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Volkswagen E-Golf model years
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