Volkswagen 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.
The short version
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported a problem with the handle exterior. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
A vehicle door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury.
Take it to a dealer — they will update the vehicle software, and inspect the door handles as necessary, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 23V-312.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2021–2022 | Volkswagen ID.4 |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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