VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 2023: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V213000

Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 57J4

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 15989

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Volkswagen" is recalling certain 2023 ID4 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with door handles that allow water to enter the circuit board assembly, which can cause the door to open unexpectedly when the vehicle is subject to high lateral forces at speeds below 9 mph/15 kmh.

A vehicle door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury.

Volkswagen dealers will inspect each door handle and replace them, if necessary, free of charge. A vehicle software update will also be performed to update the door handle parameters. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed May 26, 2023. Owners will receive a second notice once the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 57J4.

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.