NHTSA Recall 16V138000: Traction battery (electrical system) and engine (engine and engine cooling)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5,561 vehicles. It affects 2015–2016 Volkswagen E-Golf.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V138000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 93B4 |
| Components | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › PROPULSION SYSTEM › TRACTION BATTERY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE |
| Report received | March 7, 2016 |
| Owner notification | March 17, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
An unexpected vehicle shutdown can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93B4.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V138000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.