Does the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 have a door handle recall?

Yes, two recalls apply: 23V312000 and 24V651000, both covering door handles that can let water reach the circuit board and cause doors to open unexpectedly.

How common are structure and body complaints on the 2021 ID.4?

NHTSA lists 40 Structure & Body complaints for the 2021 model year, which is 12% of the 333 total complaints filed for that year.

At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2021 ID.4 is 56,500 miles.

Are the door-opening incidents linked to any crashes?

NHTSA data shows 2 crashes associated with Structure & Body complaints for the 2021 ID.4, with no reported fires or injuries.

2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 40 Structure & Body complaints for the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4, 12% of all complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 56,500. Two related recalls (23V312000 and 24V651000) address door handles that let water reach the circuit board, causing doors to open unexpectedly.

Structure & Body complaints: 40; 12% of 333
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 56,500 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Doors, especially the front passenger door, unlatch or open on their own while parked or driving at low speed, sometimes with no warning light.
Door handles allow water into the circuit board, a defect covered by two separate recalls (23V312000 and 24V651000).
The power tailgate fails to fully open or close, with the tailgate warning light staying on and the motors flagged as faulty by the dealer.
The rear passenger child safety lock engages on its own and traps occupants inside without a way to release it from the driver's seat.
Owners report vehicles surging forward unexpectedly at low speeds while parking, leading to crashes.
Several owners describe long waits for recall parts and repeated canceled dealer appointments for the door handle recalls.

When 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 30, 2021, latest Sep 7, 2026.

40 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2021 to Sep 2026; peak Apr 2026 (4).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4

NHTSA 24V651000Sep 4, 2024Structure & Body99,064 vehicles
Structure:body:door:handle:exterior
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 ID.4 vehicles. The door handles may allow water to enter the circuit board assembly, which can cause the doors to open unexpectedly.
Risk: A vehicle door that opens unexpectedly while driving increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Volkswagen dealers will inspect and replace the door handles as necessary, and update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 27, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 57J9. This recall expands previous recall numbers 23V-312 and 23V-213. Vehicles previously repaired under 23V-312 and 23V-213 will need to have the new remedy completed.
NHTSA 23V312000May 3, 2023Structure & Body35,325 vehicles
Structure:body:door:handle:exterior
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.
Risk: A vehicle door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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

Structure & Body complaints by ID.4 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

202140 (12%)
202215 (11%)
202370 (15%)
20247 (15%)
20252 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 have a door handle recall?: Yes, two recalls apply: 23V312000 and 24V651000, both covering door handles that can let water reach the circuit board and cause doors to open unexpectedly.
How common are structure and body complaints on the 2021 ID.4?: NHTSA lists 40 Structure & Body complaints for the 2021 model year, which is 12% of the 333 total complaints filed for that year.
At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2021 ID.4 is 56,500 miles.
Are the door-opening incidents linked to any crashes?: NHTSA data shows 2 crashes associated with Structure & Body complaints for the 2021 ID.4, with no reported fires or injuries.