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NHTSA Recall 21V852000: Gear box (other than rack and pinion) (steering)

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1 vehicles. It affects 2021 Volkswagen ID.4.

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vehicles potentially affected
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model affected
2021
owners notified (November 5)
NHTSA campaign21V852000
Manufacturer campaign48Q7
ComponentSTEERING › GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Report receivedNovember 3, 2021
Owner notificationNovember 5, 2021
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Volkswagen Group of American, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling one 2021 ID.4 vehicle. The steering gear may have an incorrectly assembled or missing drive bushing.

Safety risk

An incorrectly assembled or missing drive bushing may cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

A dealer will replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 5, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 48Q7.

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 21V852000

Make and modelModel years
Volkswagen ID.42021

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.