VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 2022: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V436000

Make Model Year
VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 2022
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-08-18 2023-06-21 2023-06-21

Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 93S7

Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 111

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Volkswagen" is recalling certain 2022 ID.4 vehicles. The replacement infotainment central control unit "CCU" installed in the vehicle during a repair contains incorrect software that can cause the rearview camera image to be delayed or deactivated when reversing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence

A rearview camera with a delayed or deactivated image may reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 18, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93S7.

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.