NHTSA vehicle safety data
2018 Volkswagen E-Golf Recalls & Complaints
The 2018 Volkswagen E-Golf has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Volkswagen dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 Volkswagen E-Golf. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2018 Volkswagen E-Golf owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2018 Volkswagen E-Golf, describing incidents dated February 26, 2020.
Most-cited components
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
The complaint on file reports 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11316171 · Filed
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2018 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
Incorrectly Welded Rear Seat Guide Sleeves
NHTSA #18V803000 · Seats — Mid/Rear Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported November 14, 2018 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 169 vehicles
Repair completion: 86.98% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Volkswagen campaign VW 72H8 / Audi 72H9 · Owners notified December 28, 2018 · Vehicles built May 22, 2018 – May 28, 2018 (per NHTSA)
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.
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.
Other Volkswagen E-Golf model years
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