2017 Volkswagen E-Golf
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2017
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2017: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 28 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 6 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 1 total report mentions: vehicle speed control.
Show complaint excerpts
Car computer system spontaneously crashes every few minutes. Proximity sensors, rear camera, and drive mode selector (normal, eco, eco+) stop working creating a potential driving hazard. After several crashes, the system requires a hard reboot.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-12-30
Also filed under Electrical system and back over prevention
Electrical system
1 of 1 total report mentions: electrical system.
Back over prevention
1 of 1 total report mentions: back over prevention, most commonly citing warnings.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2021-05-20Unknown or other21V321000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Touareg GP, Tiguan, Golf A6, E-Golf GP, CCF, 2016-2017 Passat GP, 2018-2019 Golf R GP, and 2018 Atlas vehicles.
Remedy: Volkswagen will repurchase the vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01F1.
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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
Buy-smart checklist
2017 Volkswagen E-Golf — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
- Back over prevention: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 21V321000 · Unknown or other
FAQ
- Is the 2017 Volkswagen E-Golf reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Volkswagen E-Golf?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2017 Volkswagen E-Golf have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.