Recall 23V213000

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR

Report Date
20230329
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR
Affected Vehicles
1 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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

Remedy

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. Owner letters were mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 57J4. This recall was replaced by recall number 24V-651

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2023 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.