CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 ID4 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with door handles that allow water to enter the circuit board assembly, which can cause the door to open unexpectedly when the vehicle is subject to high lateral forces at speeds below 9 mph/15 kmh.
- Risk
- A vehicle door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen dealers will inspect each door handle and replace them, if necessary, free of charge. A vehicle software update will also be performed to update the door handle parameters. Owner letters were mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 57J4. This recall was replaced by recall number 24V-651
- 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
Water can enter the circuit board assembly inside certain door handles. This can cause the door to open unexpectedly when the vehicle is subjected to high lateral forces at speeds below 9 mph (15 km/h).
A door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury. Owner letters were mailed May 26, 2023. This recall was replaced by recall 24V-651, so check your VIN for any open recalls and contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 if you have questions.
Authorized Volkswagen dealers will inspect each door handle and replace them if necessary, free of charge. A vehicle software update will also be performed to update the door handle parameters.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volkswagen ID.4 | 2023 |
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