The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·24V651000·Announced 2024-04-09

2021-2024 Volkswagen ID.4 Door Handles May Fail Due to Water Ingress

Volkswagen is recalling 2021-2024 ID.4 vehicles because door handles may allow water to enter the circuit board, causing doors to open unexpectedly while driving. Owners should contact Volkswagen dealers for free inspection and repair.

What this means for you

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: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (door handles) that creates a risk of occupant injury through unexpected door opening while driving. However, the source does not report any actual injuries or deaths.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen is recalling 2021-2024 ID.4 vehicles due to door handle defects. The door handles may allow water to enter the circuit board assembly, potentially causing the doors to open unexpectedly.

An unexpected door opening while driving increases the risk of occupant injury.

Approximately 99,064 vehicles are affected. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 27, 2024. Owners should contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or visit www.nhtsa.gov for more information. Volkswagen dealers will inspect and replace the door handles as necessary and update the vehicle software at no charge.

The recalled product

Product
2021 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4
Brand
VOLKSWAGEN
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Door Handles
Hazard
  • door-opening-failure
  • water-ingress
  • injury-risk
Affected units
99,064

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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