NHTSA vehicle safety data
2018 Volkswagen E-Golf
The 2018 Volkswagen E-Golf has 1 NHTSA recall and 1 owner complaint on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Volkswagen dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2018 Volkswagen E-Golf, including NCAP crash-test ratings. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #18V803000Reported November 14, 2018 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Free manufacturer remedy
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).
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.