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Our severity:HighNHTSA·22V830000·Announced 2022-11-09

2023 Volkswagen ID.4 electric motor coolant leak risk

Volkswagen is recalling 2023 ID.4 vehicles due to improper electric motor sealing assembly that may allow coolant to leak into the high-voltage system, risking loss of vehicle control and unintended airbag deployment.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported. The defect affects safety-critical high-voltage systems and could result in loss of vehicle control or unintended airbag deployment, but no actual injuries or deaths are documented in the source material.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2023 ID.4 vehicles. The electric motor sealing ring was improperly assembled during manufacturing.

This defect may allow coolant to leak into the high-voltage electrical system. A coolant leak into the high-voltage system could interfere with CAN communication and the power supply, affecting safety-critical systems and warning lights.

Approximately 393 vehicles are affected. The potential consequences include loss of vehicle control and unintended airbag deployment, which increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Dealers will inspect and replace the electric motor free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning January 6, 2023. Affected owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. For more information, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VOLKSWAGEN ID.4
Brand
VOLKSWAGEN
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Electrical System
Hazard
Affected units
393

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • ID.4

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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