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2016 Volkswagen E-Golf Electrical system Problems

Complaints
11about this part
Share
61%of 18 total for the year
Median mileage
5,974miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the electrical system of the 2016 Volkswagen E-Golf, 61% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,974 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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.

“I was driving down the road and the car halted all of a sudden. An error appeared on the dashboard that said electric failure. Stop. Luckily no cars were behind me or it would have been an accident. The car would not start back up for 30-40 minutes.”

NHTSA complaint #11375152, filed 2020-11, 79,000 miles

“I pulled out of my office parking lot and as I was trying to cross into traffic going left, my car died, instrument panel light up like a christmas tree, with a car heading my way. By luck I knocked it into neutral and had enough momentum to get out of the way. Barely escaping an accident. At any moment in the future, I could see this error again: electrical system failure: stop! , which kills the motor, and means no brake or steering assistance system (power steering), airbag, safety belt pretensioner, and other vehicle safety features.”

NHTSA complaint #10838686, filed 2016-02, 2,248 miles

“I was driving back from work after charging 100%. After I drove for about 10 miles on an expressway (lawrence), I stopped at the signal light. After the signal turned green, I accelerated the car. Immediately, alarms went off and said electric failure. Electrical system failure: stop! . I stopped and restarted the car. Again the same error. Immediately, I turned on the flash lights. Car didnt move and cards behind me were honking the horn. I called 911 and police came and saved me dragging the car to the shoulder. I couldnt even get down the car due to safety concerns and cars going at 50mph. …”

NHTSA complaint #10846369, filed 2016-03, 1,500 miles

“I bought a brand new E-Golf, nov 2015. Drove it 4 days and broke! It's been 1 month in the shop and still not repaired. Volkswagen america answer (3rd week) - we will never give you a new car, that's why it has a warranty. - we will not give your money back. - we don't have to provide you a loaner nor pay for your transportation while your car is being repaired. - you will not get compensated for anything. - you owe us this month lease payment, btw! Volkswagen america answer (4th week): we are not allowed to talk you. Get an attorney to reach out to us. Still considering to buy an E-Golf?? …”

NHTSA complaint #10809150, filed 2015-12, 280 miles

“While charging the car, an electric component failed and the card got disabled and would not start anymore. It also stopped charging. The car was then towed away from charging station to the nearest dealership.”

NHTSA complaint #11166367, filed 2019-01, 9,700 miles

Related recalls

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2019233%
20161161%
20152069%

Other parts of the 2016 Volkswagen E-Golf

Engine
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 Volkswagen E-Golf

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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