Volkswagen ID.4 recalls

30 official safety recalls for the Volkswagen ID.4 from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. High-voltage battery may fail and cause fire

    Reported September 30, 2026Model years 2023–2026NHTSA campaign 26V63000022,524 vehicles affected

    The high-voltage battery may fail and cause a vehicle fire, increasing injury risk. Until repairs are complete, owners are advised to charge only to a maximum of 80% battery capacity. The remedy is under development.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
    Defect
    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2026 ID.4 vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail and lead to a vehicle fire.
    Consequence
    A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. The remedy is currently under development. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed November 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93EX. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 6, 2026.

  2. High-voltage battery may overheat

    Reported January 21, 2026Model years 2023–2025NHTSA campaign 26V03000043,881 vehicles affected

    The high-voltage battery may overheat, increasing fire risk. Dealers will update the battery software and replace the battery as necessary, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
    Defect
    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 ID.4 vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat.
    Consequence
    A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
    Remedy
    Dealers will update the high-voltage battery software, and replace the high-voltage battery, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 18, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93EA. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 23, 2026.

  3. High-voltage battery cells may cause a fire

    Reported January 21, 2026Model years 2023–2024NHTSA campaign 26V028000670 vehicles affected

    Park outside: the maker advises parking affected vehicles outdoors, away from buildings, until they are repaired.

    Misaligned electrodes in battery cell modules may cause a fire, increasing injury risk. Until repaired, park outside after charging, avoid overnight indoor charging and Level 3 DC chargers, and limit charge to 80%. Dealers will replace affected modules as needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
    Defect
    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. The high voltage (HV) battery cell modules may contain misaligned electrodes that can result in a battery fire.
    Consequence
    A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    Owners are advised to park outside immediately after charging and not leave their vehicles charging indoors overnight until the recall repair is complete. Also, owners are advised not to use Level 3 DC chargers and to limit the maximum charge of the battery to 80% until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery cell modules as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 18, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93EW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 23, 2026.

  4. Battery cell modules may cause a fire

    Reported December 3, 2025Model years 2023–2024NHTSA campaign 25V836000629 vehicles affected

    Park outside: the maker advises parking affected vehicles outdoors, away from buildings, until they are repaired.

    Misaligned electrodes in the high-voltage battery cell modules may cause a battery fire while parked or driving, increasing injury risk. Until repaired, owners are advised to park outside after charging, avoid overnight indoor charging and Level 3 DC chargers, and limit charge to 80%. Dealers will replace modules as needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
    Defect
    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. The high voltage (HV) battery cell modules may contain misaligned electrodes that can result in a battery fire.
    Consequence
    A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    Owners are advised to park outside immediately after charging and not leave their vehicles charging indoors overnight until the recall repair is complete. Also, owners are advised not to use Level 3 DC chargers and to limit the maximum charge of the battery to 80% until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery cell modules as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 11, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93EV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 5, 2025.

  5. Incorrect wheel bolts may allow a wheel to detach

    Reported December 3, 2025Model years 2026NHTSA campaign 25V83500027 vehicles affected

    Do not drive: the maker advises not to drive affected vehicles until they are repaired.

    Incorrect wheel bolts may allow a wheel to detach, increasing crash risk. Owners are advised not to drive until the vehicle is repaired. Dealers will inspect and replace the bolts as needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
    Defect
    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2026 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, and ID.4 vehicles. The incorrect wheel bolts may have been installed during vehicle manufacturing.
    Consequence
    Incorrect wheel bolts can allow a wheel to detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. Dealers will inspect and replace the wheel bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 44BW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 5, 2025.

  6. Door may open unexpectedly

    Reported November 15, 2025Model years 2023–2025DVSA recall R/2025/51648,445 vehicles affected

    A door may open unexpectedly. Door handle control unit software will be updated to display a message if a malfunction occurs.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Exterior door handle software update
    Defect
    On affected vehicles there is a possibility a door may open unexpectedly.
    Remedy
    Update the software on the door handle control units so a message is displayed in the event of malfunction.

  7. Chassis, brake or suspension bolts may be loose

    Reported June 30, 2025Model years 2023–2024NHTSA campaign 25V434000546 vehicles affected

    Some chassis, brake or suspension bolts may not have been tightened correctly, which can cause loss of vehicle control and increase crash risk. Dealers will replace bolts as needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SUSPENSION
    Defect
    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport and 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. Certain bolts on the chassis, brake system and/or suspension (such as bolts for certain cross member, engine mount, control arm, subframe, rear brake carrier, etc.) of affected vehicles may not have been correctly tightened during the manufacturing process.
    Consequence
    A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42HX.

  8. On-board charger may fail and stop charging the 12-volt battery

    Reported February 28, 2025Model years 2024NHTSA campaign 25V12500013,769 vehicles affected

    The on-board charger may fail to charge the 12-volt battery, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the charger free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER
    Defect
    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024-2025 AUDI Q4 E-Tron SUV, AUDI Q4 E-Tron Sportback, and 2024 ID.4 vehicles. The on-board charger (OCDC) may fail and stop charging the 12-volt battery, which can result in a loss of drive power.
    Consequence
    A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the OCDC, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 20, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93CJ. Audi's number for this recall is 93FR.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

  9. Gear position may not display on the instrument panel

    Reported February 27, 2025Model years 2021–2023NHTSA campaign 25V12000060,490 vehicles affected

    The instrument panel may not display the selected gear properly. If the parking brake is not engaged, the vehicle may roll away, increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the brake control unit software free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
    Defect
    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2023 ID.4, 2022-2023 Audi Q4 e-Tron, and Q4 e-Tron Sportback vehicles. The instrument panel may not properly display the transmission gear lever indicator. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect."
    Consequence
    Failure to display the gear position may result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not engaged, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will update the brake control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 14, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97H3. Audi's number for this recall is 454R.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

  10. Rearview camera image may not display

    Reported November 20, 2024Model years 2023NHTSA campaign 24V875000385 vehicles affected

    The rearview camera image may fail to display in reverse or when Park is manually activated, reducing rear visibility and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the camera control module, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
    Defect
    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 ID.4 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse or when the park function is manually activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
    Consequence
    A blank rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the peripheral camera control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 26, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91B3.
    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 nhtsa.gov.

  11. Water may cause door handles to open doors

    Reported September 4, 2024Model years 2021–2024NHTSA campaign 24V65100099,064 vehicles affected

    Water may enter the door handle circuit board and cause a door to open unexpectedly while driving, increasing injury risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the handles as necessary and update the vehicle software, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR
    Defect
    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. 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.
    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.

  12. Passenger airbag inflator fasteners may be loose

    Reported August 28, 2024Model years 2023–2024NHTSA campaign 24V643000837 vehicles affected

    Loose fasteners may prevent the passenger frontal airbag inflator from deploying as intended, increasing injury risk in a crash. Dealers will inspect and replace the airbag as necessary, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
    Defect
    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ID4 vehicles. The fasteners securing the passenger frontal air bag inflator may be loose.
    Consequence
    An improperly secured air bag inflator may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will inspect and replace the air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 69E8.
    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.

  13. Front seat backrest bolts may be incorrect

    Reported May 22, 2024Model years 2022–2024DVSA recall R/2024/221661 vehicles affected

    Incorrect bolts connecting the front seat backrests to the seat pans may reduce restraint in a crash and increase occupant risk. The bolts on both front seat backrests will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Backrest bolted connection
    Defect
    On VW ID.4 and ID.7 vehicles of a limited production period the bolted connection of the front seats between backrest and seat pan may be incorrect. The restraint effect of the seat may be insufficient in the event of an accident. There is therefore an increased risk for occupants.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles the bolts on both front seat backrests must be replaced.

  14. Displays may reset or fail to boot

    Reported May 15, 2024Model years 2021–2023NHTSA campaign 24V34400079,965 vehicles affected

    A software issue may prevent the center or instrument panel displays from booting or cause them to reset, losing speedometer information or the rearview camera image and increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the software free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE
    Defect
    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 ID.4 vehicles. Due to a software issue, affected vehicles may experience center displays and instrument panel displays that do not boot, or that sporadically reset. This can result in loss of speedometer information or loss of rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 111, "Rear Visibility."
    Consequence
    Displays that do not show critical information, such as vehicle speed or the rearview camera image, increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 20, 2024. Owners may contact VW customer service at 1-800-893-5298. VW's number for this recall is 919A.
    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.

  15. Sunshade fabric may not resist fire

    Reported December 7, 2023Model years 2023–2024NHTSA campaign 23V75000024,025 vehicles affected

    The panoramic roof sunshade fabric may not be sufficiently fire retardant and could fuel a fire, increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will apply flame retardant to the fabric free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STRUCTURE
    Defect
    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. The interior sunshade for the panoramic glass roof may be insufficiently fire retardant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 302, "Flammability of Interior Materials."
    Consequence
    In a fire, fabric that is not fire retardant may further fuel a fire, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    Dealers will apply flame retardant to the sunshade fabric, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 60G3.
    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.

  16. Rearview camera image may be delayed or deactivate

    Reported June 21, 2023Model years 2022NHTSA campaign 23V4360004 vehicles affected

    Incorrect software in a replacement control unit may delay or deactivate the rearview camera image while reversing, reducing rear visibility and increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the software free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
    Defect
    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.

  17. Door handles may allow doors to open unexpectedly

    Reported May 3, 2023Model years 2021–2022NHTSA campaign 23V31200035,325 vehicles affected

    Water may enter the door handle circuit board, potentially causing a door to open unexpectedly under high lateral forces below 9 mph/15 kmh and increasing injury risk. Dealers will update the software and inspect the door handles as needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR
    Defect
    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2022 ID.4 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with door handles that allow water to enter the circuit board assembly, which can cause the doors to open unexpectedly when the vehicle is subject to high lateral forces at speeds below 9 mph/15 kmh.
    Consequence
    A vehicle door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    Dealers will update the vehicle software, and inspect the door handles as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 19, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall are 57J5 and 57J8. This recall was replaced by recall number 24V-651
    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.

  18. Door may open unexpectedly at low speeds

    Reported March 29, 2023Model years 2023NHTSA campaign 23V21300015,989 vehicles affected

    Water may enter a door handle circuit board and cause the door to open unexpectedly under high lateral forces at speeds below 9 mph/15 kmh, increasing injury risk. Dealers will inspect and replace handles as needed and update vehicle software, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR
    Defect
    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.
    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
    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.

  19. Battery software may cause loss of drive power

    Reported February 1, 2023Model years 2021NHTSA campaign 23V04000020,904 vehicles affected

    A software issue may reset the high-voltage battery control module or deactivate the pulse inverter, causing loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will update both control units' software free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE
    Defect
    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 ID.4 vehicles. Software programing may cause the high voltage (HV) battery management control module to restart or the pulse inverter to deactivate.
    Consequence
    A reset or deactivation may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will update the HV battery management control unit and the pulse inverter control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 31, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97ZZ.
    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.

  20. Battery charging cable may short circuit

    Reported December 29, 2022Model years 2023NHTSA campaign 22V9560001,042 vehicles affected

    Park outside: the maker advises parking affected vehicles outdoors, away from buildings, until they are repaired.

    The 12-Volt battery charging cable may rub against the steering column, wear through its insulation, and short circuit. This can cause loss of drive power or a fire. Park outside and away from structures until repaired. Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the cable as necessary, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
    Defect
    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 ID4 rear-wheel drive vehicles. The 12-Volt battery charging cable may contact the steering column shaft and cause the cable insulation to wear, possibly resulting in a short circuit.
    Consequence
    A short circuit may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. A short circuit also increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
    Remedy
    Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect the 12-Volt battery charging cable and repair or replace it, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 27, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97HA.
    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.

  21. Motor seal may leak coolant into high-voltage system

    Reported November 9, 2022Model years 2023NHTSA campaign 22V830000393 vehicles affected

    An improperly assembled electric motor sealing ring may allow coolant into the high-voltage system, interfering with communication and power supply. Safety-critical systems or warning lights may be affected, potentially causing loss of control or unintended air bag deployment. Dealers will inspect and replace the motor if needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR
    Defect
    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 ID4 vehicles. The electric motor sealing ring was improperly assembled, which may allow coolant to leak into the high-voltage system and interfere with the CAN communication and power supply.
    Consequence
    Coolant that leaks into the high-voltage system may impact safety-critical systems and warning lights, causing a loss of vehicle control or unintended air bag deployment, and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
    Remedy
    Dealers will inspect and replace the electric motor, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 6, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19Q9.
    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.

  22. Passenger air bag may be folded incorrectly

    Reported November 2, 2022Model years 2021NHTSA campaign 22V85800055 vehicles affected

    The passenger air bag may not protect the occupant as intended in a crash, increasing injury risk. The passenger air bag module will be replaced free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
    Defect
    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 ID4 vehicles. The passenger air bag may be incorrectly folded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
    Consequence
    An incorrectly folded air bag may not protect the occupant as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    Volkswagen will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 14, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number to this recall is 69EH.
    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.

  23. Rearview camera image may be blank or unresponsive

    Reported November 2, 2022Model years 2022–2023NHTSA campaign 22V8230002,607 vehicles affected

    The rearview camera image may be blank or unresponsive in reverse or when the park function is activated, reducing rear visibility. Dealers will replace the rearview camera free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
    Defect
    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Golf R A8, Audi S3, RS3 Sedan, Q4 E-Tron SUV, A3 Sedan, and 2022-2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI, and ID4 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be blank or unresponsive when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear or when the park function is manually activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
    Consequence
    An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners February 14, 2023. Volkswagen owners will receive an owner notification letter once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Volkswagen) 91EK and (Audi) 91EL.
    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.

  24. Rearview camera image may be delayed or turn off

    Reported October 12, 2022Model years 2022NHTSA campaign 22V7640005 vehicles affected

    The rearview camera image may be delayed or deactivated, reducing the driver's view behind the vehicle and increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the vehicle software free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
    Defect
    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 ID4 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be delayed or deactivated. 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 reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will update the vehicle's software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91EG.
    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.

  25. High-voltage battery connection may be unreliable

    Reported March 16, 2022Model years 2021NHTSA campaign 22V162000356 vehicles affected

    Incorrect soldering inside the high-voltage battery may cause an unreliable connection and a vehicle stall, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the battery cell modules, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
    Defect
    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 ID4 vehicles. Incorrect soldering of the flexible printed circuit assembled (FPCA), inside the high voltage (HV) battery, may cause an unreliable connection.
    Consequence
    An unreliable battery connection may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the battery cell modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 6, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 9302.
    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.

  26. Steering rack may be missing a bearing bush

    Reported November 5, 2021Model years 2021DVSA recall R/2021/4094 vehicles affected

    A bearing bush may be missing near the steering worm gear. The steering rack will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBLE MISSING BEARING BUSH IN THE AREA OF THE STEERING WORM GEAR
    Defect
    Possible missing bearing bush in the area of the steering worm gear.
    Remedy
    On all affected vehicles the steering rack must be replaced

  27. Steering gear bushing may be missing or misassembled

    Reported November 3, 2021Model years 2021NHTSA campaign 21V8520001 vehicle affected

    A missing or incorrectly assembled drive bushing may cause loss of steering control and increase crash risk. A dealer will replace the steering gear, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
    Defect
    Volkswagen Group of American, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling one 2021 ID.4 vehicle. The steering gear may have an incorrectly assembled or missing drive bushing.
    Consequence
    An incorrectly assembled or missing drive bushing may cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    A dealer will replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 5, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 48Q7.
    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.

  28. Rear seat belt retractors may deactivate early

    Reported August 5, 2021Model years 2021NHTSA campaign 21V60600045,496 vehicles affected

    The rear seat belt retractors may deactivate early, preventing a child restraint from securing properly and increasing injury risk in a crash. Dealers will inspect the middle rear seat belt assemblies and replace them if necessary, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
    Defect
    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, SQ8, and 2021-2022 S3 Sedan vehicles. The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
    Consequence
    An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69CR (VW) and 69CS (Audi).
    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.

  29. Rear seat belts may lack automatic locking retractors

    Reported August 4, 2021Model years 2021NHTSA campaign 21V60700012,060 vehicles affected

    Incorrect rear outboard seat belts without an automatic locking retractor may prevent a child restraint from securing properly, increasing injury risk in a crash. Dealers will inspect the seat belts and replace them if necessary, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
    Defect
    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 ID4 vehicles. Incorrect rear outboard seat belt assemblies without an automatic locking retractor (ALR) function may have been installed, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
    Consequence
    An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the rear outboard seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69CQ.
    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.

  30. Headlight caps may allow incorrect beam adjustment

    Reported June 2, 2021Model years 2021NHTSA campaign 21V4130003,240 vehicles affected

    Caps on the vertical aim instead of the horizontal aim can allow horizontal headlight adjustment. Adjusting the beam may increase glare and reduce visibility, raising the risk of a crash. Dealers will move the caps to the horizontal aim free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
    Defect
    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 ID.4 vehicles. Caps were installed on the headlight vertical aim instead of the horizontal aim, allowing for horizontal adjustment of the headlight beam. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
    Consequence
    Adjusting the horizontal headlight beam can increase glare, reducing visibility for the driver and increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will remove the caps from the vertical aim and install them on the horizontal aim, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 9406.
    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.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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