The bolts that hold your Atlas or ID.4's chassis, brakes, and suspension together are crucial to keeping you safe on the road. Unfortunately, some of these bolts might not have been tightened properly during manufacturing.
Risk if Unfixed
If these bolts fail, it could cause your vehicle to lose control. This increases the risk of a crash, which could put you and others in harm's way.
Free Fix
Your Volkswagen dealer will inspect and tighten the bolts as needed, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice, and you can also contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport and 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. Certain bolts on the chassis, brake system and/or suspension (such as bolts for certain cross member, engine mount, control arm, subframe, rear brake carrier, etc.) of affected vehicles may not have been correctly tightened during the manufacturing process.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42HX.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The gear position indicator on your instrument panel shows you which gear your ID.4 or Q4 e-Tron is in. In some 2021-2023 models, this display might not work correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the gear position indicator fails, you might not know if your vehicle is in park or drive when the parking brake isn't engaged. This could cause your vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Volkswagen or Audi dealer will update the brake control unit software to fix the issue, free of charge. You should schedule the update as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2023 ID.4, 2022-2023 Audi Q4 e-Tron, and Q4 e-Tron Sportback vehicles. The instrument panel may not properly display the transmission gear lever indicator. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Failure to display the gear position may result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not engaged, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will update the brake control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 14, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97H3. Audi's number for this recall is 454R.
Your vehicle has a potential issue with the passenger air bag inflator. The screws holding it in place might not be tightened properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If your air bag doesn't deploy correctly during a crash, you could be at risk of injury.
Free Fix
You can get the air bag inspected and replaced for free at a dealership, and you'll be notified with a letter. You can also call Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ID4 vehicles. The fasteners securing the passenger frontal air bag inflator may be loose.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An improperly secured air bag inflator may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagens number for this recall is 69E8.
Your vehicle's high voltage battery cell modules might have misaligned electrodes, which could cause a fire.
Risk if Unfixed
If your vehicle catches fire while parked or driving, you could get hurt.
Free Fix
Dealers will replace your high voltage battery cell modules for free. Meanwhile, charge your vehicle outside, avoid using Level 3 DC chargers, and limit the battery charge to 80% until the repair is done.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. The high voltage (HV) battery cell modules may contain misaligned electrodes that can result in a battery fire.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Owners are advised to park outside immediately after charging and not leave their vehicles charging indoors overnight until the recall repair is complete. Also, owners are advised not to use Level 3 DC chargers and to limit the maximum charge of the battery to 80% until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery cell modules as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 18, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93EW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 23, 2026.
Your vehicle's high-voltage battery might be at risk of overheating, which could lead to a fire.
Risk if Unfixed
If the battery overheats, it could catch fire, which could cause serious damage to your vehicle and potentially harm you or others nearby.
Free Fix
Volkswagen will update the battery software and replace the high-voltage battery if needed, all for free. They've already sent you a letter about this on March 18, 2026, but you can also reach out to them at 1-800-893-5298 or check your VIN on NHTSA.gov.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 ID.4 vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will update the high-voltage battery software, and replace the high-voltage battery, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 18, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93EA. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 23, 2026.
Your vehicle's high voltage battery cells may have misaligned electrodes, which can cause a battery fire.
Risk if Unfixed
If this isn't fixed, a fire can start in your parked or driving vehicle, putting you at risk of injury.
Free Fix
The dealership will replace the high voltage battery cell modules for free, and in the meantime, you should park your vehicle outside after charging, avoid using Level 3 DC chargers, and charge your battery to 80% max.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. The high voltage (HV) battery cell modules may contain misaligned electrodes that can result in a battery fire.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Owners are advised to park outside immediately after charging and not leave their vehicles charging indoors overnight until the recall repair is complete. Also, owners are advised not to use Level 3 DC chargers and to limit the maximum charge of the battery to 80% until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery cell modules as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 11, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93EV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 5, 2025.
Your 2023 ID4 rear-wheel drive vehicle may have a problem with the 12-Volt battery charging cable, which could cause it to wear out and potentially short circuit.
Risk if Unfixed
If the cable shorts out, you could lose control of your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash, or even a fire.
Free Fix
Don't worry, it's free! Take your vehicle to the dealership to have the cable inspected and repaired or replaced, and you'll be back on the road safely.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 ID4 rear-wheel drive vehicles. The 12-Volt battery charging cable may contact the steering column shaft and cause the cable insulation to wear, possibly resulting in a short circuit.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A short circuit may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. A short circuit also increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Original — Remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect the 12-Volt battery charging cable and repair or replace it, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 27, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97HA.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your 2023 ID4 vehicle has a problem with the electric motor's sealing ring, which may let coolant leak into the high-voltage system.
Risk if Unfixed
This leak could cause safety-critical systems to fail, leading to loss of control, unexpected airbag deployment, and a higher risk of a crash or injury.
Free Fix
A free repair at the dealership will inspect and replace the electric motor if needed, and you'll be notified in writing by January 6, 2023.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 ID4 vehicles. The electric motor sealing ring was improperly assembled, which may allow coolant to leak into the high-voltage system and interfere with the CAN communication and power supply.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Coolant that leaks into the high-voltage system may impact safety-critical systems and warning lights, causing a loss of vehicle control or unintended air bag deployment, and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the electric motor, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 6, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19Q9.
Your 2023 ID.4's rearview camera might not display when you're reversing or using the park function, which can affect your visibility.
Risk if Unfixed
A blank rearview camera display can increase your risk of being involved in a crash.
Free Fix
We'll replace the camera control module for free at the dealership. You'll get a notification letter, and you can contact us at 1-800-893-5298 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 ID.4 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse or when the park function is manually activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A blank rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the peripheral camera control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 26, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91B3.
The exterior door handle in your ID.4 is a complex electronic part that controls your doors. Water can seep into the circuit board and cause the doors to open unexpectedly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the doors open while you're driving, you could lose control of your vehicle, especially if you're traveling at high speeds. This could lead to a serious injury or accident.
Free Fix
Your Volkswagen dealer will inspect and replace the faulty door handle, and update your vehicle's software, all at no cost to you. You'll need to schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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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.
Your ID.4's computer system is the brain that controls the dashboard displays. In some 2021-2023 models, the software can malfunction, causing the center display and instrument panel to freeze or reset randomly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the display issues happen while driving, you could lose crucial information like your speed or the view from the rearview camera. This could lead to a crash, especially when reversing.
Free Fix
Your Volkswagen dealer will update the software to fix the problem, and it's completely free. You should schedule the update as soon as you get the recall notice, which was mailed on December 20, 2024.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 ID.4 vehicles. Due to a software issue, affected vehicles may experience center displays and instrument panel displays that do not boot, or that sporadically reset. This can result in loss of speedometer information or loss of rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 111, "Rear Visibility."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Displays that do not show critical information, such as vehicle speed or the rearview camera image, increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 20, 2024. Owners may contact VW customer service at 1-800-893-5298. VW's number for this recall is 919A.
Your vehicle's panoramic glass roof sunshade may not be fire-resistant, which could cause a fire to spread and increase the risk of injury.
Risk if Unfixed
In a fire, the sunshade fabric could fuel the flames, putting you at risk of serious injury.
Free Fix
We'll apply a fire-resistant treatment to the sunshade fabric at no cost to you. You should contact the dealership or call 1-800-893-5298 for more information, and reference recall number 60G3.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. The interior sunshade for the panoramic glass roof may be insufficiently fire retardant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 302, "Flammability of Interior Materials."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In a fire, fabric that is not fire retardant may further fuel a fire, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will apply flame retardant to the sunshade fabric, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 60G3.
The rearview camera in your vehicle helps you see behind you when you're in reverse. In certain models, it might not show you anything or stop working when you're in reverse gear or trying to park, making it harder to see what's behind you.
Risk if Unfixed
If your rearview camera display is blank or unresponsive, you could lose a clear view of the area behind your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash when backing up.
Free Fix
Your dealership will replace the rearview camera for free. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice, and it won't cost you anything.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Golf R A8, Audi S3, RS3 Sedan, Q4 E-Tron SUV, A3 Sedan, and 2022-2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI, and ID4 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be blank or unresponsive when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear or when the park function is manually activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners February 14, 2023. Volkswagen owners will receive an owner notification letter once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Volkswagen) 91EK and (Audi) 91EL.
