Larry H. Miller Volkswagen Lakewood

2016 Volkswagen e-Golf Recall

Volkswagen e-Golf Recall service at Larry H. Miller Volkswagen Lakewood in Lakewood, CO

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Recall Summary

5 recalls found · All repairs FREE

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FREE2 OPEN RECALLS

NHTSA campaign 18V329000 · 252 vehicles affected

Defect

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.

Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

5 common questions answered

What recalls has NHTSA issued for the 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf?
  • NHTSA has issued five recalls for the 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf involving the Other, Battery, Child Lock, and Air Bag components.
  • The Other component has two recalls involving regulatory compliance modifications.
  • The Battery recall concerns a possible unexpected electric drive motor shutdown.
  • The Child Lock recall concerns rear child locks that may disengage.
  • The Air Bag recall concerns air bags that may not deploy properly.
How do I check if my 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf has an open recall?
  • You can check your 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf by entering its VIN at NHTSA.gov or by getting a free VIN check at our service department.
  • Our technicians can review the vehicle's open recall status and explain the next step.
How much does a 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf recall repair cost?
  • A 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf recall repair costs nothing when completed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer as a manufacturer remedy.
  • The required repair, inspection, software update, or replacement is performed at no charge to the owner.
Can an independent shop fix a 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf recall?
  • No; only an authorized franchise dealer performs the manufacturer recall remedy at no charge.
  • An independent shop may provide other automotive services, but recall completion should be handled by an authorized Volkswagen dealer.
Does an open recall affect the trade-in value of the 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf?
  • Buyers and dealers check recall status, so completing an open recall can help clarify the vehicle's condition during a trade-in appraisal.
  • Visit our trade-in page to begin evaluating your vehicle.

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