NHTSA recall 23V-312 (23V312000)
structure recall reported May 3, 2023 - about 35,325 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 23V312000
- Also written as
- 23V-312
- Manufacturer number
- 57J5/57J8
- Reported
- May 3, 2023
- Vehicles affected
- ~35,325
- Component
- structure
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
A vehicle door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 23V-312 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.