NHTSA Recall 23V213000: Exterior (structure)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 15,989 vehicles. It affects 2023 Volkswagen ID.4.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V213000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 57J4 |
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY › DOOR › HANDLE › EXTERIOR |
| Report received | March 29, 2023 |
| Owner notification | May 23, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
A vehicle door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
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
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 23V213000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen ID.4 | 2023 |
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.