NHTSA Recall 23V312000: Exterior (structure)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 35,325 vehicles. It affects 2021–2022 Volkswagen ID.4.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V312000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 57J5/57J8 |
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY › DOOR › HANDLE › EXTERIOR |
| Report received | May 3, 2023 |
| Owner notification | September 13, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
A vehicle door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
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
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 23V312000
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.