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2015 Volkswagen e-Golf reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf over 12 years — 6 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 6 e-Golf years on this site. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Unknown or other, Engine, and Inactive sensor control module.

2015 Volkswagen e-Golf
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Complaints

28

Per year

6

Recalls

3

Years on the road

12

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (19 of 28), then Fuel and propulsion system (9) and Engine (5).

Next to 2016

The 2016 e-Golf has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2016.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (3)

Recall Unknown or other 2018-05-16 · NHTSA campaign 18V329000
Summary Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
Remedy Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles to make them fully compliant or Volkswagen will repurchase them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
Recall Engine 2016-03-07 · NHTSA campaign 16V138000
Summary Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 e-Golf vehicles manufactured May 21, 2014, to March 1, 2016. Oversensitive diagnostics for the high-voltage battery management system may falsely detect an electrical surge resulting in the vehicle's electric drive motor shutting down unexpectedly.
Remedy Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will update the battery management software, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93B4.
Recall air bags, frontal, inactive sensor control module 2015-10-07 · NHTSA campaign 15V627000
Summary Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured September 8, 2014, to November 28, 2014, Golf vehicles manufactured April 2, 2014, to December 3, 2014, and E-Golf vehicles manufactured July 26, 2014, to October 18, 2014. The affected vehicles are equipped a Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) that may have been manufactured improperly. As a result, the front passenger seat occupant may be improperly classified or may not be detected.
Remedy Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PODS control module, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswgen's number for this recall is 69L6.

Complaints by component (28 total)

Electrical system
19
Fuel and propulsion system
9
Engine
5
Powertrain
4
Electronic stability control (ESC)
1
Steering
1
Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "I was driving and the car shuddered and lost all power and would not accelerate. The car glided to a stop, but there were no shoulders so I was stuck blocking traffic. Later, the police helped push it to a side street…"
    Powertrain, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2023-12-18
  • "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.…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2021-12-22
  • "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…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2021-08-02
  • "CAR WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET AND SUDDENLY LOST POWER. PULLED OFF ROAD, WAITED AND RESTARTED VEHICLE WITH NORMAL FUNCTION. EVALUATED AT VW DEALER AND TOLD THE DC-DC CONVERTOR IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY AND SHUTTING…"
    Powertrain, Electrical system, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2021-04-28
  • "WHEN I WENT TO UNPLUG MY CAR IN MY GARAGE, THE CHARGING PORT WOULD NOT RELEASE THE CHARGER. WHEN I LOOKED IT UP ONLINE, I FOUND THAT MANY PEOPLE WHO OWNED 2015 E-GOLFS HAD THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM AND THAT NONE OF THE…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2020-01-09

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
e-Golf — Automatic (1-speed) Front-wheel drive 126 105 116 MPG / 83 mi range $650

Specs and fitment

Mk7 e-Golf, 2015–2019
Body styles Hatchback
Tire size 205/55R16

Known issues for this generation

The Volkswagen e-Golf is battery-electric (no engine oil). NHTSA complaints most often name electrical and propulsion systems. Confirm open recalls by VIN; some campaigns are shared with Golf/GTI bodies while others are specific to the high-voltage battery pack.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf reliable?

Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf over 12 years — 6 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 6 e-Golf years on this site. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Unknown or other, Engine, and Inactive sensor control module.

What are common problems with a 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (19 of 28), then Fuel and propulsion system (9) and Engine (5).

Is the 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2016 e-Golf has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2016.

Has the 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf been recalled?

The 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf has 3 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf?

Owners have filed 28 complaints about the 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf is 116 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

Does the Volkswagen e-Golf use engine oil?

US models are battery-electric; there is no engine oil change. Follow the owner manual for coolant, brake fluid, and other EV service items.

What tire sizes fit a US Volkswagen e-Golf?

Common US fitments include front size 205/55R16; sizes vary by trim—confirm on the door jamb placard.

What NHTSA recalls affect the US Volkswagen e-Golf?

The Volkswagen e-Golf is battery-electric (no engine oil). NHTSA complaints most often name electrical and propulsion systems. Confirm open recalls by VIN; some campaigns are shared with Golf/GTI bodies while others are specific to the high-voltage battery pack.