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- BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 ID4 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be delayed or deactivated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- A rearview camera with a delayed or deactivated image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the vehicle's software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91EG.
- 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
Certain 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 vehicles may have a rearview camera image that is delayed or deactivated. The camera is meant to show what is behind the vehicle, and when its image is delayed or missing, the driver has less view behind the car. These vehicles also fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 111, which covers rear visibility.
With reduced rear visibility, the driver is more likely to hit people, objects or other vehicles while backing up. The risk is greatest for small children and others who may be behind the vehicle and hard to see.
The remedy is a free software update performed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer. Owners who received the notification letter mailed January 17, 2023 can follow the instructions in it, or contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 (recall 91EG). You can also check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volkswagen ID.4 | 2022 |
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