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2021 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 STRUCTURE Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Under Review

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STRUCTURE Safety Recalls

Under Review #24V651000 Plain English
Component

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's exterior door handles may allow water to enter the circuit board, potentially causing the doors to open unexpectedly while driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If the doors open unexpectedly, you're at risk of being injured while driving.
Free Fix
Volkswagen will inspect and replace the door handles, and update the vehicle software, all free of charge, and you'll be notified by mail with instructions on how to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 ID.4 vehicles. The door handles may allow water to enter the circuit board assembly, which can cause the doors to open unexpectedly.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A vehicle door that opens unexpectedly while driving increases the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen dealers will inspect and replace the door handles as necessary, and update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 27, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 57J9. This recall expands previous recall numbers 23V-312 and 23V-213. Vehicles previously repaired under 23V-312 and 23V-213 will need to have the new remedy completed.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Under Review #23V312000 Plain English
Component

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your 2021-2022 ID.4's exterior door handles might let water into the door's electrical circuit, causing the doors to open unexpectedly at slow speeds.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you could be at risk of injury since the door might open while you're driving, which can be hazardous.
Free Fix
Volkswagen will update your vehicle's software and inspect the door handles for free, so don't worry – just head to the dealership as instructed.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A vehicle door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury.
Original — 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
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

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