2018 Volkswagen E-Golf

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2018 Volkswagen E-Golf
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:56:37.644Z

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

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2018

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2015: 28 complaints 2015 2016: 17 complaints 2016 2017: 1 complaint 2017 2018: 1 complaint 2018 1 2019: 6 complaints 2019
2015: 28 complaints 2015 2016: 17 complaints 2016 2017: 1 complaint 2017 2018: 1 complaint 2018 1 2019: 6 complaints 2019
2015: 28 complaints 2015 2016: 17 complaints 2016 2017: 1 complaint 2017 2018: 1 complaint 2018 1 2019: 6 complaints 2019

2018: 1 complaint

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YearComplaints
201528
201617
20171
20181
20196

Known problem areas

No complaint components on file for this model year.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    2018-12-28Seats18V803000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen e-Golf and Golf R vehicles, and Audi A3 Sedan and RS3 vehicles. The rear seat frame head restraint guide sleeves may be incorrectly welded to the seat frame.

    Remedy: Volkswagen and Audi will notify their owners, and dealers will inspect the guide sleeves for incorrect welds, replacing the rear seat frame, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 28, 2018.

  2. I
    2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds

Buy-smart checklist

2018 Volkswagen E-Golf — pre-purchase inspection

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 18V803000 · Seats

FAQ

Is the 2018 Volkswagen E-Golf reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
How many recalls does the 2018 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.