Handle: exteriorRecall 24V-651 · 2021–2024 Volkswagen ID.4
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 24V-651 covers 99,064 2021–2024 Volkswagen ID.4 for a handle: exterior problem, reported to NHTSA on September 4, 2024. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 88% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 24V651000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 ID.4 vehicles. The door handles may allow water to enter the circuit board assembly, which can cause the doors to open unexpectedly.
The risk
A vehicle door that opens unexpectedly while driving increases the risk of injury.
The fix
Volkswagen dealers will inspect and replace the door handles as necessary, and update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 27, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 57J9. This recall expands previous recall numbers 23V-312 and 23V-213. Vehicles previously repaired under 23V-312 and 23V-213 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
88%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.