2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Steering Gear Recall
Volkswagen has issued a recall for specific 2021 ID.4 vehicles concerning a steering gear defect. An improperly assembled or missing drive bushing could cause a loss of steering control, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the steering gear free of charge.
Why This Matters
The steering gear is a critical component for vehicle control. If the drive bushing within the steering gear is incorrectly assembled or missing, it can directly lead to a loss of steering control while driving. This significantly increases the risk of a crash, posing a serious safety hazard to the driver and others on the road.
What's Being Recalled
This recall, identified by Volkswagen's number 48Q7, affects one specific 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 vehicle. The issue involves the steering gear, where a crucial internal component, the drive bushing, may be either improperly assembled or entirely absent. This defect compromises the integrity and function of the steering system.
How to Check if Your Vehicle is Affected
Volkswagen mailed owner notification letters on November 5, 2021, to the owner of the affected vehicle. If you own a 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 and have concerns, you may contact Volkswagen customer service directly at 1-800-893-5298. You can also visit the NHTSA website at www.nhtsa.gov and enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to confirm if your vehicle is included in the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 steering gear recall.
Manufacturer's Remedy
For the affected 2021 Volkswagen ID.4, authorized Volkswagen dealers will replace the entire steering gear assembly. This repair will be performed free of charge to the owner. It is important to address this issue promptly to ensure the safe operation of the vehicle and resolve the potential for a loss of steering control.
Source: NHTSA Recall ID: 21V852000
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the specific problem with the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 steering gear?
- The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 steering gear may have an incorrectly assembled or missing drive bushing, which is a critical internal component. This defect can lead to a loss of steering control.
- What is the recall number for the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 steering gear recall?
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall number is 21V852000. Volkswagen's internal number for this recall is 48Q7.
- What are the potential consequences of this steering gear defect?
- An incorrectly assembled or missing drive bushing in the steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, significantly increasing the risk of a crash.
- How will Volkswagen fix the steering gear issue for the 2021 ID.4?
- Volkswagen dealers will replace the entire steering gear assembly free of charge. Owners were notified starting November 5, 2021.
What Volkswagen ID.4 owners report
Counted from the records in our database across 6 model years.
- 1,027
- Owner complaints
- 27
- Recalls
- 570
- Service bulletins
- 113
- Crashes reported
- 13
- Fires reported
- 73
- Injuries reported
The 2021 model year
339 complaints, the 2nd most of 6 model years on file. Owners reported 28 crashes, 1 fire and 24 injuries for this year, which also has 11 recalls on file.
Steering, the system this article covers, accounts for 36 of 1,027 complaints (4%), including 17 for 2021.
Complaints by model year
| 2021 | 339 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 137 | |
| 2023 | 466 | |
| 2024 | 53 | |
| 2025 | 31 | |
| 2026 | 1 |
Most-reported systems
- Electrical System — 516
- Forward Collision Avoidance — 154
- Vehicle Speed Control — 124
- Structure — 119
- Service Brakes — 98
Latest recalls for the 2021 model year
- 25V120000 — Power Train (Feb 2025)
- 24V651000 — Structure (Sep 2024)
- 24V344000 — Back Over Prevention (May 2024)
Recent owner reports about steering
While stopped at a red light waiting to turn left, with foot on the brake, my car suddenly accelerated and lunged forward , plowing into the car in front of me with great force. I had to jam down the brake almost to the floor to get the car to stop.
Read owner complaints →I have had two episodes in which the Lane Keeping Assistance put me at risk of running into a barrier on the freeway. Both happened when traveling in a middle freeway lane that split to an off-ramp (three lanes splitting to two groups of two lanes).
Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.
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