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2015 Volkswagen Golf / e-Golf recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 14 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Volkswagen Golf / e-Golf. The most recent was reported on February 14, 2024. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: E-GOLF, GOLF, GOLF SPORTWAGEN.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2015 Volkswagen Golf / e-Golf, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
24V110000February 14, 2024Fuel System, Gasoline
19V679000September 25, 2019Unknown Or Other
19V615000August 22, 2019Electrical System › Ignition › Anti-Theft › Control Module
19V188000March 6, 2019Suspension › Rear › Springs › Coil Springs
18V904000December 19, 2018Suspension › Rear › Springs › Coil Springs
18V464000July 11, 2018Electrical System › Ignition › Anti-Theft › Control Module
18V329000May 16, 2018Unknown Or Other
16V647000September 7, 2016Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control
16V138000March 7, 2016Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery
15V705000October 26, 2015Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine
15V627000October 7, 2015Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module-Inactive
15V229000April 17, 2015Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
15V028000January 23, 2015Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Fuel Rail
14V412000July 7, 2014Steering

Systems involved: Fuel System, Gasoline (4) · Electrical System (3) · Engine And Engine Cooling (3) · Steering (3) · Suspension (2) · Unknown Or Other (2) · Air Bags (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 24V110000Manufacturer no. VW: 20UF/AUDI:20YF

Fuel System, Gasoline

Report received by NHTSA
February 14, 2024
Owner notification
July 25, 2024
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
261,257 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
GOLF, GOLF SPORTWAGEN

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Golf Sportwagen GP, 2018-2019 Golf Sportwagen A7, 2015-2017 Golf Sportwagen, 2015-2020 Golf GTI, and 2015-2020 Golf A7 vehicles. Due to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. Final owner notification letters for Audi owners were mailed on July 25, 2024. Final owner letters for VW owners were mailed on August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are VW: 20UF/Audi: 20YF. Vehicles that were previously recalled under 16V-647 will need to have the new remedy completed. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 16V-647.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V110000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V679000Manufacturer no. 01D7

Unknown Or Other

Report received by NHTSA
September 25, 2019
Owner notification
November 6, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
113 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Volkswagen Golf / e-Golf
October 23, 2014 – October 23, 2014
Model names in the NHTSA record
GOLF SPORTWAGEN

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta Hybrid, 2008-2009 Jetta Sportwagen, 2015 Golf Sportwagen, 2013 Golf, 2008-2010 and 2012-2013 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2008-2010 Beetle, and Beetle Convertible 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.

Safety risk

If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners and repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began November 6, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01D7. Note: This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 18V-329.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V679000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V615000Manufacturer no. 37M2

Electrical System › Ignition › Anti-Theft › Control Module

Report received by NHTSA
August 22, 2019
Owner notification
November 19, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
679,027 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Volkswagen Golf / e-Golf
March 29, 2014 – July 23, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
GOLF

Components: Electrical System › Ignition › Anti-Theft › Control Module; Steering › Column Locking › Anti-Theft Device

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park."

Safety risk

Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37M2.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V615000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V188000Manufacturer no. 42J5

Suspension › Rear › Springs › Coil Springs

Report received by NHTSA
March 6, 2019
Owner notification
April 12, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
56,173 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Volkswagen Golf / e-Golf
January 14, 2015 – October 27, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
GOLF

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.

Safety risk

If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42J5.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V188000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V904000Manufacturer no. 42J2/42J3

Suspension › Rear › Springs › Coil Springs

Report received by NHTSA
December 19, 2018
Owner notification
January 31, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
6,322 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Volkswagen Golf / e-Golf
February 13, 2015 – July 6, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
GOLF

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas, 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen, and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.

Safety risk

If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began January 31, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42J2/42J3.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V904000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V464000Manufacturer no. 37L5

Electrical System › Ignition › Anti-Theft › Control Module

Report received by NHTSA
July 11, 2018
Owner notification
March 19, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
33,168 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Volkswagen Golf / e-Golf
March 28, 2014 – July 22, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
GOLF, GOLF SPORTWAGEN

Components: Electrical System › Ignition › Anti-Theft › Control Module; Steering › Column Locking › Anti-Theft Device

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf and Golf Sportwagen vehicles. The build of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition while the vehicle shift lever is not in "Park." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

Safety risk

Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37L5.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V464000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V329000Manufacturer no. 01C5/01C6

Unknown Or Other

Report received by NHTSA
May 16, 2018
Owner notification
November 29, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
252 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Volkswagen Golf / e-Golf
March 2, 2011 – March 3, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
E-GOLF, GOLF

Defect 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.

Safety risk

If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V329000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V647000Manufacturer no. 20Y6/20Y5

Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control

Report received by NHTSA
September 7, 2016
Owner notification
October 31, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
110,042 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
GOLF

Components: Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control; Fuel System, Gasoline

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Volkswagen Golf, Golf SportWagen, GTI, Audi A3 sedan and A3 Cabriolet vehicles. Due to a problem with the suction pump inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system.

Safety risk

As fuel accumulates in the EVAP system, it may leak out through the charcoal canister filter element. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. The recall began November 2016. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298, Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 20Y6 and 20Y5. This recall has been fully superseded by recall 24V-110.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V647000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V138000Manufacturer no. 93B4

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

Report received by NHTSA
March 7, 2016
Owner notification
March 17, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
5,561 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Volkswagen Golf / e-Golf
May 21, 2014 – March 1, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
E-GOLF

Components: Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery; Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine

Defect 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.

Safety risk

An unexpected vehicle shutdown can increase the risk of a crash.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V138000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V705000Manufacturer no. 23R1

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine

Report received by NHTSA
October 26, 2015
Owner notification
March 9, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
91,867 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Volkswagen Golf / e-Golf
November 20, 2014 – July 17, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
GOLF

Components: Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine; Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Vacuum

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist.

Safety risk

If the camshaft lobe shears off there would be a loss of brake assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volkswagen dealer will update the engine control module (ECM) software. The recall began March 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 23R1.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V705000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V627000Manufacturer no. 69L6

Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module-Inactive

Report received by NHTSA
October 7, 2015
Owner notification
November 20, 2015
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
993 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Volkswagen Golf / e-Golf
April 2, 2014 – December 3, 2014
Model names in the NHTSA record
E-GOLF, GOLF

Defect 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.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, if the front passenger seat occupant is incorrectly classified or non-detected, the passenger frontal air bag may deploy improperly or not at all, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V627000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V229000Manufacturer no. Audi: 20V5/VW: 20W5

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA
April 17, 2015
Owner notification
June 16, 2015
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
6,205 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Volkswagen Golf / e-Golf
February 17, 2014 – May 22, 2014
Model names in the NHTSA record
GOLF

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Golf, and GTI manufactured on February 17, 2014, to May 22, 2014, and Audi A3 manufactured on February 16, 2013, to April 23, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.

Safety risk

If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle will not start, or if the engine is running, it will stop and the vehicle will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any affected fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi at 1-800-253-2834.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V229000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V028000Manufacturer no. 24BL

Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Fuel Rail

Report received by NHTSA
January 23, 2015
Owner notification
February 9, 2015
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
44,658 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Volkswagen Golf / e-Golf
July 1, 2014 – November 20, 2014
Model names in the NHTSA record
GOLF

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 28, 2014, to November 24, 2014, 2014-2015 Passat vehicles manufactured April 7, 2014, to November 18, 2014, 2015 Golf and GTI vehicles manufactured July 1, 2014, to November 20, 2014, and 2014-2015 Beetle and Beetle Convertible vehicles manufactured March 31, 2014, to November 27, 2014. A sealing cap at the fuel rail may fail, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.

Safety risk

A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails with new parts, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24BL. Note: This recall expands and supersedes recall 14V-809 (Volkswagen recall number 24Bi) and only affects vehicles not previously repaired under that campaign.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V028000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 14V412000Manufacturer no. 40K9/1W

Steering

Report received by NHTSA
July 7, 2014
Owner notification
July 23, 2014
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2,001 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Volkswagen Golf / e-Golf
January 27, 2014 – May 12, 2014
Model names in the NHTSA record
GOLF

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Golf and GTI vehicles manufactured January 27, 2014, to May 12, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the stabilizer link fasteners may come loose and possibly interfere with the steering of the vehicle.

Safety risk

A loose stabilizer link may interfere with the vehicle's steering, requiring additional effort to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front stabilizer links, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40K9/1W.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 14V412000, filed by Volkswagen of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: February 15, 2024.