NHTSA Recall 21V413000: Headlights (exterior lighting)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,240 vehicles. It affects 2021 Volkswagen ID.4.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V413000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 94O6 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › HEADLIGHTS |
| Report received | June 2, 2021 |
| Owner notification | June 18, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 ID.4 vehicles. Caps were installed on the headlight vertical aim instead of the horizontal aim, allowing for horizontal adjustment of the headlight beam. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety risk
Adjusting the horizontal headlight beam can increase glare, reducing visibility for the driver and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the caps from the vertical aim and install them on the horizontal aim, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 9406.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V413000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen ID.4 | 2021 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.