Vehicle recall R/2024/221

Volkswagen ID.4 recall: Backrest bolted connection

DVSA recall R/2024/221 names the Volkswagen ID.4 and Volkswagen ID.7. It was launched 22 May 2024. It covers vehicles built 30 August 2022 to 18 April 2024.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2024/221
Launched: 22 May 2024
Issued by: VW
Manufacturer reference: 72Y1
Vehicles: 661 across the lines below

What can go wrong

On VW ID.4 and ID.7 vehicles of a limited production period the bolted connection of the front seats between backrest and seat pan may be incorrect. The restraint effect of the seat may be insufficient in the event of an accident. There is therefore an increased risk for occupants.

The fix

On affected vehicles the bolts on both front seat backrests must be replaced.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Volkswagen ID.4	30 August 2022 to 18 April 2024	634
Volkswagen ID.7	9 December 2023 to 13 December 2023	27

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2025/516 Exterior door handle software update 15 November 2025, Volkswagen ID.5, Volkswagen ID.4
R/2021/409 Possible missing bearing bush in the area of the steering worm gear 5 November 2021, Volkswagen ID.3, Volkswagen ID.4

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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