Volkswagen Group Ireland Limited has announced a voluntary recall of certain Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.7 electric vehicles due to a seat defect that may compromise occupant safety.
The recall, issued on 18 June 2024, affects 179 vehicles in the Republic of Ireland, produced between 22 February 2022 and 19 March 2024.
Affected Vehicles
- Models: Volkswagen ID.4, Volkswagen ID.7
- Production period: 22 February 2022 – 19 March 2024
- Number of vehicles affected in Ireland: 179
Details of the Fault
The issue concerns the screw connection between the seat backrest and the seat pan:
- A defective screw connection may have been used during assembly.
- This can lead to insufficient support of the seat backrest.
- In the event of a collision, the seat backrest may fail to hold properly, increasing the likelihood of injury to occupants.
Risks
- Higher risk of injury in a crash due to seat instability.
- Possible reduction in crash protection performance.
- May impact both driver and passenger seats depending on vehicle configuration.
What Owners Should Do
- Volkswagen Ireland will contact affected ID.4 and ID.7 owners directly.
- Owners should schedule an appointment with an authorised Volkswagen service centre.
- The seat screw connections will be inspected and, if necessary, repaired or replaced.
- All work will be completed free of charge.
How to Check if Your ID.4 or ID.7 is Affected
- Use your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the Volkswagen Recall Checker.
- Contact your local Volkswagen dealer for confirmation.
- Verify recall status on the CCPC recall database.
Official Sources
FAQs
Q: Why is Volkswagen recalling the ID.4 and ID.7?
A: A defective screw connection in the seat structure could cause insufficient backrest support, increasing injury risk in a collision.
Q: How many vehicles are affected in Ireland?
A: 179 Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.7 vehicles are affected in the Republic of Ireland.
Q: What should owners do now?
A: Volkswagen will contact affected owners. They should arrange an inspection and repair free of charge at an authorised service centre.
Q: Is it safe to continue driving the car?
A: While no incidents have been reported, Volkswagen recommends having the issue rectified as soon as possible.
Disclaimer
This article is based on official recall details from Volkswagen Group Ireland Limited and the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC). Owners should confirm recall eligibility with Volkswagen Ireland or their authorised dealer.
