2016 Volkswagen E-Golf Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 28%of 18 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2016 Volkswagen E-Golf, 28% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 500 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.
“Metal trim around center console and steering wheel has sharp edges and can cut hands without warning. My trim was not bent until after it was caught on my hand and sliced my finger in two places.”
NHTSA complaint #11204825, filed 2019-04, 28,630 miles“The drop down v-clamp on the exhaust system at the engine came lose. The screw that is to secure this clamp does not function properly and will not stay in place to keep the clamp tight allowing the exhaust to come into the cabin of the automobile. I drove around with the windows down for two (2) weeks prior to my husband finding the issue. He has finally replaced the screw with another screw and a lock nut in order to keep it closed. First this was a unusual noise, then a smell of exhaust and then, my eyes were burning and running water. And you could not breath. …”
NHTSA complaint #11307180, filed 2020-02, 500 miles“Engine turns off and car brakes to an abrupt stop while driving if start engine start button is pressed by user error instead of the adjacent mode button used to select either normal , eco , or eco+ energy levels. 1. While driving at low speed both times I have turned off the car while in motion once prior to making a left turn and then the second time in the middle of an intersection which were both dangerous situations but there was no accident. 2. …”
NHTSA complaint #10910271, filed 2016-09, 200 miles“We were lied to by the dealer about the cars history. With this current recall on the car, the major repair we just had, the fact that vw doesn't have techs in the area limiting our repair ability, and the fact that any repairs require vw to send in techs to the area, prolonging the time without the car, I asked vw to do a buy back as there is no fix for the recall. Vw refused to buy the car back.”
NHTSA complaint #11115450, filed 2018-08Related service bulletins
- 11038143Sep 9, 2026This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- 11036868Aug 6, 2026Permission to change Daily Order upgraded to RED Order
- 11036870Aug 4, 2026Differences between a leak and seepage
- 11030841Mar 25, 2026Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting
- 11030838Mar 19, 2026Damage Inspection of Park assist sensors
- 11030828Mar 5, 2026Paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment may not match the exterior paint color
- 11025442Oct 6, 2025GFF Requirements regardless of concern plus System flush requirement
- 11018938May 12, 2025How to check for HVAC system leaks using nitrogen.
- 11010021Oct 17, 2024Additional reporting
- 11010011Oct 7, 2024Vehicle Concerns Before Recall Repair Available
Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Volkswagen E-Golf
11 complaintsEngine
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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