2022 Volkswagen ID.4 Rearview Camera Recall
Volkswagen has issued a recall for certain 2022 ID.4 vehicles. The recall addresses an issue with the infotainment central control unit (CCU) that can cause the rearview camera image to be delayed or deactivated, reducing rear visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. A free software update…
Volkswagen has issued a recall for certain 2022 ID.4 vehicles due to a rearview camera issue. This Volkswagen ID.4 rearview camera recall addresses a problem where the camera image may be delayed or deactivated, posing a safety risk.
Why this matters
The primary concern with a delayed or deactivated rearview camera image is reduced rear visibility for the driver. This significantly increases the risk of a crash, especially when backing up. The issue means these vehicles do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, which pertains to rear visibility.
What's being recalled
This recall affects certain 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 vehicles. The problem stems from the replacement infotainment central control unit (CCU) that may have been installed during a prior repair. This CCU contains incorrect software that interferes with the proper function of the rearview camera.
How to check if your vehicle is affected
Owners of 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 vehicles should be aware of this recall. Volkswagen will notify affected owners directly. You can also check if your specific vehicle is included in this Volkswagen ID.4 rearview camera recall by visiting the NHTSA recall website and entering your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
Manufacturer's remedy
Volkswagen dealers will update the software in the infotainment central control unit, free of charge, to resolve this issue. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by August 18, 2023. For further assistance, owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's internal number for this recall is 93S7.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or visit www.nhtsa.gov.
Source: NHTSA Recall ID: 23V436000
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the specific problem with the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 rearview camera?
- The recall addresses an issue where incorrect software in the infotainment central control unit (CCU) can cause the rearview camera image to be delayed or completely deactivated when the vehicle is in reverse.
- What is the recall number for this Volkswagen ID.4 rearview camera recall?
- The NHTSA recall identification number is 23V436000, and Volkswagen's internal recall number is 93S7.
- How will Volkswagen fix the rearview camera issue?
- Volkswagen dealers will perform a software update on the infotainment central control unit (CCU) to correct the problem. This repair will be provided free of charge to vehicle owners.
- When will owners be notified about the recall?
- Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by August 18, 2023. You can also contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 for more information.
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 2022 model year
137 complaints, the 3rd most of 6 model years on file. Owners reported 15 crashes, 1 fire and 10 injuries for this year, which also has 7 recalls on file.
Back Over Prevention, the system this article covers, accounts for 85 of 1,027 complaints (8%), including 9 for 2022.
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 2022 model year
- 25V120000 — Power Train (Feb 2025)
- 24V651000 — Structure (Sep 2024)
- 24V344000 — Back Over Prevention (May 2024)
Recent owner reports about back over prevention
The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen ID.4. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V651000 (Structure) and 24V344000 (Back Over Prevention, Equipment, Electrical System); however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available.
Read owner complaints →The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen ID.4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V344000 (Back Over Prevention, Equipment, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable.
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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