2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Passenger Air Bag Recall

Why This Matters: Safety Risk

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has identified a safety concern with certain 2021 ID.4 vehicles. The passenger air bag in these vehicles may be incorrectly folded. This condition means the air bag might not deploy as intended during a crash, potentially failing to provide adequate protection to the occupant. An improperly functioning air bag significantly increases the risk of injury in the event of a collision.

What's Being Recalled

This Volkswagen ID.4 recall affects certain 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 vehicles. The specific component under recall is the passenger air bag module. The issue stems from the air bag being incorrectly folded, which prevents it from meeting the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

How to Check if Your Vehicle is Affected

Owners of 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 vehicles can determine if their car is part of this Volkswagen ID.4 recall by contacting Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. You can also visit the NHTSA website at www.nhtsa.gov and enter your vehicle's 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to check for open recalls. Volkswagen's internal recall number for this campaign is 69EH.

Manufacturer's Remedy

Volkswagen will replace the affected passenger air bag module free of charge for all owners of recalled vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 14, 2023, providing details on how to proceed with the repair. It is important to have this repair completed to ensure the safety of vehicle occupants.

Important Owner Information

Volkswagen is notifying consumers about this safety recall. Owners should ensure they receive the notification letter and schedule the necessary repair with their authorized Volkswagen dealer as soon as possible. The repair will be performed at no cost to the owner.

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Source: NHTSA Recall ID: 22V858000