Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2023 ID4 vehicles
— Recall Campaign #23V213000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 15,989 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
23V213000
| Manufacturer: | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 29, 2023 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 23V213000 |
| Units affected: | 15,989 |
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- A vehicle door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- 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.