Which Volkswagen e-Golf year has the most recalls?

2015 has the most recall campaigns (3).

Which Volkswagen e-Golf years have no complaints or recalls on record?

2016. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.

How is this comparison made?

We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.

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Volkswagen e-Golf: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year

Of 5 model years of the Volkswagen e-Golf on record, 2015 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (28, most often about electrical system). It also has the most recall campaigns (3). 2019 has the most complaints mentioning a crash, a fire or an injury (2).

How to read this

Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crash, fire or injury	Most reported
2019	0	6	2	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2018	1	1	1	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2017	1	1	0	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2016	0	0	0	—
2015	3	28	0	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.

All years of the Volkswagen e-Golf

Questions

Which Volkswagen e-Golf year has the most complaints?: Of 5 model years of the Volkswagen e-Golf on record, 2015 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (28, most often about electrical system).
Which Volkswagen e-Golf year has the most recalls?: 2015 has the most recall campaigns (3).
Which Volkswagen e-Golf years have no complaints or recalls on record?: 2016. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.
How is this comparison made?: We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.