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2015 Volkswagen E-Golf Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
24%of 29 total for the year
Median mileage
15,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2015 Volkswagen E-Golf, 24% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The E-Golf lost ability to drive, there is a red triangle with an exclamation mark on the dash, and the red car icon with an exclamation on it, indicating a electrical error according to the manual. All other functions of the car seem to be working, except it won't start, and the key fob lock/unlock is not responding, so my car is stuck in the middle of the parking lot unable to move. …”

NHTSA complaint #10811305, filed 2015-12, 1,020 miles

“Car will not detach/release from charger in intermittent but regularly occcurring frequency. Happen about once weekly. Leaves driver stranded. Have now started using rubber mallet to tap charger free. Vehicle is always stationary.”

NHTSA complaint #11109747, filed 2018-07, 50,000 miles

“On august 28 2016 prior to charging E-Golf, charging system failed causing the damage on the electrical system and battery. The car was parked on the ucsd thornton parking lot. At that time car odometer shows 8727 miles. Volkswagen didn't (failed to) inform me about the recall for the software that control charging system and battery charging. Not sure if the software for the battery/charging system is the only problem since the Volkswagen of america state that battery needs to be inspected, tested and if broken fixed or replaced. Since then the car has been unable to start or move. …”

NHTSA complaint #10906064, filed 2016-09, 8,727 miles

“The trim located around the gear selectors has separated leaving a sharp chrome edge that cuts your hand when reaching into the cubby beyond the shifter. This issue was corrected by VW Canada in a recall but not by VW US. It is a known issue and is prevalent across the golf lineup.”

NHTSA complaint #11427386, filed 2021-08

“There is a known issue regarding a software update required to keep using the heat and cooling options on 2015 and older eGOLF models. Without this patch the heating and cooling of the vehicle will cease to operate. This includes the defogging capability for front and side windows in cold weather. On more than one occasion, I have had to wipe condensation from the windows while driving due to the failure of the heat pump. …”

NHTSA complaint #11444703, filed 2021-12

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Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2019117%
2016528%
2015724%

Other parts of the 2015 Volkswagen E-Golf

Electrical system
20 complaints
Fuel system
9 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2015 Volkswagen E-Golf

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology