Volkswagen 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 short version
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported a problem with the propulsion system traction battery. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
An unexpected vehicle shutdown can increase the risk of a crash.
Take it to a dealer — they will update the battery management software, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 16V-138.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2015–2016 | Volkswagen e-Golf |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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