CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 ID.4 vehicles. Caps were installed on the headlight vertical aim instead of the horizontal aim, allowing for horizontal adjustment of the headlight beam. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- Adjusting the horizontal headlight beam can increase glare, reducing visibility for the driver and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove the caps from the vertical aim and install them on the horizontal aim, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 9406.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some headlight aim caps were installed on the vertical adjustment point instead of the horizontal one. This allows the horizontal headlight beam to be adjusted, which does not meet federal headlight lighting requirements. Improper adjustment can increase glare, reducing the driver's visibility and raising the risk of a crash.
Dealers will move the caps from the vertical aim to the horizontal aim at no charge to you. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2021. You can contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 with questions, referencing recall number 9406. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls, and schedule the free repair with an authorized Volkswagen dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volkswagen ID.4 | 2021 |
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