2017 Volkswagen e-golf
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2017 Volkswagen e-golf is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1,153 on record.
2017 Volkswagen e-golf at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2017 Volkswagen e-golf recalls 2
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Touareg GP, Tiguan, Golf A6, E-Golf GP, CCF, 2016-2017 Passat GP, 2018-2019 Golf R GP, and 2018 Atlas vehicles. These internal-use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of va…
Fix: Volkswagen will repurchase the vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01F1.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R and Atlas, 2017 Golf Alltrack and E-Golf and 2016-2018 Passat vehicles. These internal use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various Federal Motor Ve…
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners and will repurchase the vehicles. The recall began October 6, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01E9.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2017 Volkswagen e-golf common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2017 Volkswagen e-golf efficiency & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2017 Volkswagen e-golf costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: energy is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 1
Pedestrian alert sounds Closed
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that…
NHTSA #DP22005 · Electrical System · opened Jan 2023 · closed Aug 2023An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Manufacturer service bulletins 449
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 449.
Suggested fuel additive
Bulletin V0116152014815_20 · Engine · Sep 2026This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
Bulletin SM 39-2026 · Sep 2026Permission to change Daily Order upgraded to RED Order
Bulletin TT 00-13-04_7 · Aug 2026Differences between a leak and seepage
Bulletin V0026012081638_2 · Aug 2026This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: DA 0019 - Hotfix 12-V battery test(s) – No battery diagnosis - Inconclusive…
Bulletin VOS-26-42 · Electrical System · Jul 2026Oil Consumption Measurement and Electronic Oil Consumption Measurement
Bulletin V1718062017813_24 · Engine · Jul 2026Lubricating engine components before reassembly.
Bulletin TT 10-18-02_2 · Engine · Jun 2026Instruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start.
Bulletin TT 13-20-01_3 · Engine · Jun 2026Inquiries
Bulletin V6919012010479_17 · Air Bags · Jun 2026Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards
Bulletin V1719012012855_81 · Engine · Jun 2026Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the E-GOLF FWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2017 Volkswagen e-golf. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Fabrics
Issue: On certain models, the chrome layer could peel off of the trim located around the gear shift cover. If this happens, sharp edges can be created. Safety Risk: Exposed sharp edges can create the risk of a cut. Corrective Actions: Volkswagen will contact owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the gear shift cover trim frame.
Transport Canada #2021326 · May 2021Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
2017 Volkswagen e-golf trims & engines on record
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