Volkswagen Recalls All ID.4 Electric Vehicles in the US
Volkswagen has issued a recall for all ID.4 electric vehicles produced in the United States due to a potential safety risk. The issue stems from a problem with the electric door-opening mechanism, which could cause the doors to open unexpectedly while driving. Although no accidents or injuries have been reported, there have been 135 warranty claims related to the problem.
The ID.4’s door handles may appear traditional, but they are operated by an electric mechanism. Pulling the handle activates the mechanism that opens the door, but water entering the handles and reaching the circuit board inside can lead to glitches, including door unlatching. If this occurs, drivers may hear an audible click similar to a door locking or unlocking.
VW is currently working on a fix for the issue. Dealers will inspect the door handles and replace any defective parts, as well as upload new software to update the door handle parameters. However, the new parts and software are still in development, and VW has not provided a timeline for when the fix will be available. In the meantime, owners are advised to contact an authorized dealer if they experience any problems with their ID.4.
Recall Details and Notification Process
VW has already notified dealers about the recall, and specific owner notifications will begin on November 1. The recall affects a total of 98,806 ID.4 vehicles built in the US and 20,602 vehicles built in Canada. This is not the first time VW has issued a recall for this issue, as a similar recall was issued last year for vehicles built in Germany.
In conclusion, Volkswagen has recalled all ID.4 electric vehicles produced in the United States due to a potential safety risk related to the electric door-opening mechanism. Owners are advised to contact an authorized dealer if they experience any issues with their vehicle, and a fix is currently in the works to address the problem.