Auburn Hills, MI – September 26, 2024 – Volkswagen (OTCMKTS:VWAGY) is recalling 99,064 2021-2024 Volkswagen ID.4 EVs because their doors may open on their own while driving, increasing the risk of an injury. 

This recall comes on the heels of an ongoing U.S. government investigation and expands and replaces two recalls conducted last year. Cars that were repaired previously will need a new remedy. 

Recall summary  

The doors on the listed EVs are opened electronically, with the push of a button. Due to insufficiently sealed housing, water may enter the electric circuits within the door mechanism and cause shorts, which can cause the door to open on its own. 

Recall risks

Doors that open unexpectedly while driving increase the risk of a side collision, property damage and injury, as reported.

Warning signs 

A failing door mechanism may generate a “clicking sound similar to door being locked or unlocked.”

Background of the recall

The recall comes on the back of an ongoing investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the U.S. government auto safety regulator, as reported.

This investigation aimed to find out if previous recalls conducted by the manufacturer were enough to rectify the issue.  

Other VW ID.4 recalls

In June 2024, VW recalled 2021-2023 ID.4 EVs whose instrument clusters and central displays would go blank, as reported.

In December 2023, 2023-2024 ID.4 were recalled due to flammable sunshades, also as reported.

The repair

Dealers will inspect the door handles and replace them be free of charge.  

Owners should receive notifications by mail on November 1, 2024. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This VW door handle recall affects nearly 100,000 ID.4 EVs. To do a VW recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.