Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
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.
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