Larry H. Miller Volkswagen Avondale

2016 Volkswagen e-Golf Recall

Volkswagen e-Golf Recall service at Larry H. Miller Volkswagen Avondale in Avondale, AZ

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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 Other, Battery, Child Lock, and Air Bag components.
  • The Other recalls concern regulatory compliance and may increase the risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
  • The Battery recall concerns an unexpected electric drive motor shutdown.
  • The Child Lock recall concerns rear 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 receiving a free VIN check at our service department.
  • Our team can explain whether an open campaign applies to your vehicle and what remedy Volkswagen specifies.
How much does a 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf recall repair cost?
  • A 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf recall repair costs nothing at an authorized dealer because the manufacturer remedy is performed at no charge to the owner.
  • Depending on the campaign, the remedy may include a repair, software update, inspection, replacement, or other manufacturer-directed action.
Can an independent shop fix a 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf recall?
  • No; only an authorized franchise dealer performs the manufacturer remedy at no charge.
  • An authorized Volkswagen service department has the manufacturer procedures, diagnostic tools, and parts needed for recall completion.
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 support a smoother trade-in evaluation; visit our trade-in page to get started.
  • Our team can help you understand the recall status before you discuss your vehicle’s next step.

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