Recall 16V-138
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalled the 2015 to 2016 Volkswagen E-Golf: Electrical system (propulsion system, traction battery); Engine and engine cooling (engine).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 16V-138
- Reported
- March 7, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 5,561 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
An unexpected vehicle shutdown can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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-[removed]. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93B4.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Volkswagen E-Golf 2015 to 2016