How many electrical system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 Volkswagen Golf?

NHTSA lists 19 electrical system complaints for the 2015 Golf, which is 15% of the 131 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall related to electrical problems on the 2015 Volkswagen Golf?

Yes. Recall 18V464000 covers a shift lever micro switch issue on 2015-2018 Golf and Golf Sportwagen models, and recall 19V615000 covers an electrical switch and circuit board issue on 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, and related VW models.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2015 Golf?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 13,800 miles for electrical system complaints on the 2015 Golf.

Have electrical issues on the 2015 Golf caused fires or crashes?

NHTSA records 3 fire reports tied to the 2015 Golf's overall complaints, but no crashes and no injuries in the electrical system complaint data.

2015 Volkswagen Golf Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 19 electrical system complaints for the 2015 Volkswagen Golf, 15% of that year's 131 total complaints. Two related recalls (18V464000 and 19V615000) address shift lever and electrical switch issues. Median mileage at failure was 13,800 miles, with 3 fires reported but no crashes or injuries.

Electrical System complaints: 19; 15% of 131
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 13,800 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Some e-Golf owners report the vehicle abruptly shutting down while driving, displaying an 'electrical system failure: stop!' message, in traffic at highway speeds.
Owners describe losing all power and drive assistance suddenly, forcing them to coast or push the car out of traffic lanes.
Some report the e-Golf shutting off automatically when the driver exits, even with the key still inside, which they consider a safety hazard.
A charging port lock malfunction was reported that trapped the charger handle and prevented the manual override from working.
Owners describe a burnt plastic and wiring odor coming from the auxiliary heater, raising concern about a possible fire or smoke hazard.
One owner reported a headlamp aiming defect that dealers said matched the design and could not be corrected.

When 2015 Volkswagen Golf electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 28, 2015, latest Oct 24, 2024.

19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2015 to Oct 2024; peak Jun 2015 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2015 Volkswagen Golf

NHTSA 19V615000Aug 22, 2019Electrical System679,027 vehicles
Electrical system:ignition:anti-theft:control module
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."
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.
NHTSA 18V464000Jul 11, 2018Electrical System33,168 vehicles
Electrical system:ignition:anti-theft:control module
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."
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.

Electrical System complaints by Golf model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20053 (16%)
20061 (8%)
20070 (0%)
20080 (0%)
20091 (33%)
20105 (7%)
201120 (18%)
20127 (15%)
20138 (19%)
20141 (9%)
201519 (15%)
20169 (11%)
201711 (9%)
20184 (14%)
20195 (8%)
20202 (33%)
20214 (57%)
202211 (14%)
20236 (55%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 Volkswagen Golf?: NHTSA lists 19 electrical system complaints for the 2015 Golf, which is 15% of the 131 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall related to electrical problems on the 2015 Volkswagen Golf?: Yes. Recall 18V464000 covers a shift lever micro switch issue on 2015-2018 Golf and Golf Sportwagen models, and recall 19V615000 covers an electrical switch and circuit board issue on 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, and related VW models.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2015 Golf?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 13,800 miles for electrical system complaints on the 2015 Golf.
Have electrical issues on the 2015 Golf caused fires or crashes?: NHTSA records 3 fire reports tied to the 2015 Golf's overall complaints, but no crashes and no injuries in the electrical system complaint data.