VW SUV Recalls Reviewed
A dozen owners have complained of doors opening on the road on their own.

Since the recalls, the agency received the complaints about doors on ID.4s intermittently opening while the vehicles were in operation and that the doors at times won’t open for entering or exiting the vehicle.
Volkswagen
Safety regulators are reviewing completed recalls of a Volkswagen electric sports-utility vehicle after getting a dozen complaints of doors opening while they're operating on the road.
The 2021 to 2023 ID.4 models, recalled to fix door handles that didn’t meet manufacturer specifications to protect against water leaking inside them, which can cause handles to malfunction or a door to open, the National Highway Transportation Safety Board said.
Technicians inspected the door handles, replacing them as needed, and software was updated for door handle operation. VW conducted two recalls because it had used two separate door handle assembly suppliers.
Since the recalls, the agency received the complaints about doors on ID.4s intermittently opening while the vehicles were in operation and that the doors at times wouldn’t open for entering or exiting the vehicle. It seeks to determine the recalls’ effectiveness.
LEARN MORE: Auto Recalls Up in Q1
Originally posted on Auto Dealer Today
More Industry

Kia Closes Out Summer With a Bang
Its U.S. subsidiary broke multiple records in August, in part due to a surge of demand for hybrids models.
Read More →
Indiana Dealership Changes Hands
A 30-year-old Ford dealership in Indiana has a new owner and will soon be undergoing renovations to meet manufacturer requirements.
Read More →
Texas Dealership No Longer in the Family
The Ford store, a longtime cornerstone of the Houston market, is now part of one of the fastest-growing U.S. auto groups.
Read More →
Genesis Grows California Presence
The Cardinale Automotive Group opened its third Genesis rooftop in the Golden State, Genesis of San Bruno, a stand-alone dealership serving the San Francisco Bay Area.
Read More →
August Auto Sales a Mixed Bag
An early forecast shows strong business despite consumer hurdles, and hybrids are a big piece of their affordability coping strategy.
Read More →
EV Market Humming Along
July sales show steady growth as the segment stabilizes from last year’s artificial surge following pullback of federal support.
Read More →
Auto Loan Delinquency Rates Stabilize
Auto loans are a main driver of nonmortgage consumer debt, but delinquency rates stabilized in the second quarter across all credit risk tiers.
Read More →
EV Sales Recover in Q2
The EV sales roller coaster continues as numbers show improvement, but industry experts predict a year-over-year third-quarter decline and fourth-quarter jump.
Read More →
The Cheapest Hybrids to Fuel
The powertrain is increasing in popularity, in no small part due to its fuel economy. A new report lists the most efficient hybrids on the market.
Read More →
Hybrids and SUVs Gaining Ground
The most recent Kelley Blue Book Brand Watch found that only two nonluxury brands increased in shopper consideration, buoyed by their hybrid and SUV offerings.
Read More →