2021–2022 Volkswagen ID.4 recall: body & structure
⚠️ What's wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2022 ID.4 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with door handles that allow water to enter the circuit board assembly, which can cause the doors to open unexpectedly when the vehicle is subject to high lateral forces at speeds below 9 mph/15 kmh.
💥 The risk
A vehicle door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will update the vehicle software, and inspect the door handles as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 19, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall are 57J5 and 57J8. This recall was replaced by recall number 24V-651
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V312000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 57J5/57J8
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 35,325
- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR
- Owner phone
- 1-800-893-5298
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Sep 13, 2023
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.nhtsa.gov.