CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A vehicle door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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
- 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 2021-2022 Volkswagen ID.4 vehicles may have door handles that allow water to enter the circuit board assembly. This can cause a door to open unexpectedly when the vehicle is subjected to high lateral forces at speeds below 9 mph.
A door that opens while the vehicle is moving increases the risk of injury. Owners were notified by mail beginning March 19, 2023, and the remedy is free at an authorized Volkswagen dealer, where the vehicle software will be updated and the door handles inspected as needed. Owners can also contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298, referencing recall numbers 57J5 and 57J8. This recall was replaced by recall number 24V-651, so check your VIN for any open recalls to confirm which remedy applies to your vehicle.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volkswagen ID.4 | 20212022 |
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