Vehicle Doors May Open Unexpectedly
Recall Information
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 23V312000 |
| Report Received Date | 5/3/2023 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Vehicles Affected | 35,325 |
| 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 2021-2022 ID.4 vehicles. 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.
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
Dealers will update the vehicle software, and inspect the door handles as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 19, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall are 57J5 and 57J8. This recall was replaced by recall number 24V-651
Related to
Rework Generation 2
- 9/4/2024
