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2013 Volkswagen Golf Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2013 Volkswagen Golf has 5 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2013 Volkswagen Golf

Airbags
9
Engine
7
Electrical
5
Other
5
Steering
5
Suspension
3
Brakes
3

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 10, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMi was driving down the freeway on the way to work at 75 mph when all of a sudden my EPC went off in...
Nov 19, 2019ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Golf. The contact stated that the front passenger’s side seat ove...
Sep 1, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEMKEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION AND I CANNOT TURN OFF THE ENGINE.
Jul 7, 2017ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINETHE EPC STARTED COMING ON, IT LOSES POWER AND SOMETIMES CUTS OFF WHILE I AM DRIVING. MY SPEED SLOWS...
Feb 10, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,ENGINEWHEN I TURNED THE KEY TO START THE CAR , THE DASH LIGHTS FLICKERED AND TURNED DIM. IT SOUNDED LIKE ...

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