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

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V651000

Make Model Year
VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 2023
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-09-04 2024-09-05

Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 57J9

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 99064

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

A vehicle door that opens unexpectedly while driving increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Volkswagen dealers will inspect and replace the door handles as necessary, and update the vehicle software, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 1, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. 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.

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.