2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Rear Seat Belt Recall
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued a recall for certain 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 vehicles. The recall addresses an issue where the rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate prematurely, preventing child restraint systems from being properly secured and increasing injury risk…
Sarah Mitchell2021 Volkswagen ID.4
Also applies to
- Audi A6
- 2021
- Audi A6 allroad
- 2021
- Audi A8
- 2021
- Audi RS Q8
- 2021
- Audi S5
- 2021
- Audi S8
- 2021
Why This Matters
This recall is critical for child safety. If the rear seat belt automatic locking retractors deactivate prematurely, a child restraint system might not be securely fastened. In the event of a crash, an unsecured child restraint significantly increases the risk of injury to a child passenger.
What's Being Recalled
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 vehicles. The specific issue involves the rear seat belt automatic locking retractors. These retractors are designed to lock the seat belt in place to secure child safety seats, but in affected vehicles, they may deactivate earlier than intended. This defect means the vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, which pertains to Occupant Crash Protection.
How to Check if Your Vehicle is Affected
Owners of a 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 should check if their vehicle is included in this safety recall. You can typically verify your vehicle's recall status by entering your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the NHTSA website or the Volkswagen owner portal. The recall also affects various 2021 Audi models, including the A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, E-Tron, Q3, Q5, Q7, Q8, RS5, RS6, RS7, RSQ8, S4, S5, S6, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ7, SQ8, and some 2021-2022 S3 Sedan vehicles.
Manufacturer's Remedy
Volkswagen dealers will inspect the middle-rear seat belt assemblies in affected vehicles. If necessary, the dealers will replace these assemblies free of charge. Owner notification letters regarding this Volkswagen ID.4 recall were mailed on August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's internal recall numbers for this campaign are 69CR (for VW vehicles) and 69CS (for Audi vehicles).
Source: NHTSA Recall ID: 21V606000
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the specific problem with the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 rear seat belts?
- The problem is that the rear seat belt automatic locking retractors in certain 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 vehicles may deactivate early. This prevents child restraint systems from being properly secured, which is a violation of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208.
- What is the safety risk associated with this Volkswagen ID.4 recall?
- The primary safety risk is an increased chance of injury during a crash. If a child restraint system is not properly secured due to the early deactivation of the seat belt retractors, it may not adequately protect a child passenger.
- How will Volkswagen fix the rear seat belt issue?
- Volkswagen dealers will inspect the middle-rear seat belt assemblies. If an issue is found, the affected assemblies will be replaced free of charge to the owner. This repair addresses the defect in the rear seat belt automatic locking retractors.
- What are the recall numbers for this issue?
- The NHTSA recall ID is 21V606000. Volkswagen's internal recall numbers are 69CR for VW vehicles and 69CS for Audi vehicles affected by this same issue.
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