Vehicle Doors May Open Unexpectedly
Recall Information
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 23V213000 |
| Report Received Date | 3/29/2023 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Vehicles Affected | 15,989 |
| Completion Rate | 0% |
| Recall Category | Vehicle |
| Rework Status | Rework Gen 2 |
| Software Recall | Yes |
| OTA Update | No |
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.
Issue
A vehicle door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury.
Consequence Summary
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
Related to
Rework Generation 2
- 9/4/2024
