Volkswagen recall: Structure
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
A vehicle door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury.
The fix
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
Vehicles covered
- Volkswagen Id.4 2021–2022
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 23V312000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 3, 2023
- Owners notified
- Sep 13, 2023
- Vehicles or items affected
- 35,325
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Structure › Body › Door › Handle › Exterior
- Maker's own recall number
- 57J5/57J8
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Volkswagen recall: Electrical system Sep 30, 2026
- Volkswagen recall: Electrical system Jan 21, 2026
- Volkswagen recall: Electrical system Jan 21, 2026
- Volkswagen recall: Electrical system Dec 3, 2025
- Volkswagen recall: Wheels Dec 3, 2025
- Volkswagen recall: Suspension Jun 30, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.