Model year 2016 · Volkswagen

2016 Volkswagen Golf / e-Golf recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 12 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 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 2016 Volkswagen Golf / e-Golf, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
24V110000	February 14, 2024	Fuel System, Gasoline
22V543000	July 27, 2022	Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module
19V615000	August 22, 2019	Electrical System › Ignition › Anti-Theft › Control Module
19V188000	March 6, 2019	Suspension › Rear › Springs › Coil Springs
18V464000	July 11, 2018	Electrical System › Ignition › Anti-Theft › Control Module
18V329000	May 16, 2018	Unknown Or Other
16V955000	December 29, 2016	Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module
16V647000	September 7, 2016	Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control
16V464000	June 24, 2016	Latches/Locks/Linkages
16V403000	June 6, 2016	Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Fuel Rail
16V138000	March 7, 2016	Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery
15V705000	October 26, 2015	Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine

Systems involved: Electrical System (3) · Engine And Engine Cooling (3) · Fuel System, Gasoline (3) · Air Bags (2) · Steering (2) · Latches/Locks/Linkages (1) · Seat Belts (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) · Suspension (1) · Unknown Or Other (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 22V543000Manufacturer no. 69DY, 61C1

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

Report received by NHTSA: July 27, 2022
Owner notification: December 16, 2022
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected: 1,216 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: E-GOLF, GOLF, GOLF SPORTWAGEN

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3 Sedan, R8 Coupe, A3 Sedan, A3 Etron, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 Golf Sportwagen, Golf R, Golf GTI, Golf A7, and E Golf vehicles. During air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly.

Safety risk

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. An improper air bag deployment may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front-passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69DY and 61C1.

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 22V543000, 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 2016 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 2016 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 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 2016 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 2016 Volkswagen Golf / e-Golf: March 2, 2011 – October 23, 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 16V955000Manufacturer no. VW: 69P4; Audi 69P2

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

Report received by NHTSA: December 29, 2016
Owner notification: February 28, 2017
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 5,947 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Volkswagen Golf / e-Golf: July 27, 2016 – August 9, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: E-GOLF

Components: Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module; Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module; Air Bags › Side/Window; Seat Belts › Pretensioner

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6, Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf vehicles for driver frontal air bags, passenger frontal air bags or head air bags that may not deploy properly. Additionally, certain 2017 Audi Q7, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, and 2018 Audi Q5 vehicles are being recalled because the seat belt pretensioners may not activate properly.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, if the air bags and/or the seat belt pretensioners do not inflate or function properly, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

Volkswagen and Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags and seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service 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 16V955000, 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 16V464000Manufacturer no. 58C9

Latches/Locks/Linkages

Report received by NHTSA: June 24, 2016
Owner notification: August 22, 2016
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 5,658 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Volkswagen Golf / e-Golf: November 25, 2015 – January 11, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: E-GOLF

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 CC vehicles manufactured January 12, 2016, to February 3, 2016, Golf R and Tiguan vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to January 28, 2016, and e-Golf vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to January 11, 2016. Vibrations, such as those created by opening and closing a vehicle door, may cause the rear child door locks to disengage, allowing a child to open a rear door while inside the vehicle.

Safety risk

If an unrestrained child unexpectedly opens a door, they may fall from the vehicle increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the child lock(s), free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 58C9.

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 16V464000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V403000Manufacturer no. 15F7

Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Fuel Rail

Report received by NHTSA: June 6, 2016
Owner notification: September 16, 2016
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 55 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Volkswagen Golf / e-Golf: November 5, 2015 – November 11, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record: GOLF

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 Jetta vehicles manufactured October 31, 2015, to January 21, 2016, 2016 Passat vehicles, equipped with 1.8T engines manufactured November 13, 2015, to December 9, 2015, and 2016 Golf vehicles manufactured November 5, 2015, to November 11, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the fuel rail may detach from the cylinder head and result in a fuel leak.

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 cylinder heads, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 15F7.

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 16V403000, 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 2016 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 2016 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

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