Volkswagen has recalled more than 60,000 electric vehicles in the U.S. due to a major and potentially dangerous display error.
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on Friday that German car brand’s vehicles fail to display certain gear options, leading the cars to roll away if the emergency parking brake was not engaged.
The recall impacts Volkswagen ID.4 and the Audi Q4 e-tron – both of which are electric vehicles.
According to the report, 60,490 recalls have been issued for 2021-2023 Volkswagen ID.4 cars, as well as 2022-2023 Audi Q4 e-tron vehicles.
Q4 e-Tron Sportback vehicles have also been impacted by the recall.
The gear indicator issue stems from a software complication, the report stated.
Volkswagen – which took full ownership of Audi in 1966 – said the brand was first made aware of the dangerous issue in August through five cases that took place out of the U.S.
The company has urged impacted drivers to ensure that their parking brakes are fully engaged until they can take their car in for service to have the issue fixed.
Drivers can contact their local dealers for more information.
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on Friday that German car brand’s vehicles fail to display certain gear options, leading the cars to roll away if the emergency parking brake was not engaged. (Pictured: Volkswagen ID.4)
2022-2023 Audi Q4 e-tron vehicles (pictured) have also been recalled due to the issue
Earlier this month, the company issued another recall for 30,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to the rearview mirror display not working properly.
The vehicles impacted by that recall included the Audi Q3, as well as some Volkswagen Tiguan and Arteon cars.
The specific models affected by the recall were 2022-2024 Tiguan’s, 2023 Arteons and 2024-2025 Audi Q3s.
Due to the issue, a rearview camera image reads ‘not displaying as intended.’
‘A rearview camera image that is not available when reversing may impair the driver’s ability to see areas to the rear of the vehicle,’ the recall said.
‘This can increase the risk of a crash.’
Owners of these vehicles will be sent letters in the mail by April 11 and can get the issue fixed at a dealership, the recall continued.
In June, the car manufacturer recalled more than 271,000 SUVs amid concerns that the front passenger air bag may not inflate in a crash.
In June, the car manufacturer recalled more than 271,000 SUVs amid concerns that the front passenger air bag may not inflate in a crash
The recall covered certain Atlas SUVs from the 2021- 2024 model years, and some 2020- 2024 Atlas Cross Sport SUVs.
Volkswagen said that wiring under the front passenger seat can develop a fault.
If that happens, it could deactivate the sensor that determines if a passenger is on board, disabling the air-bag and increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
This would result in drivers getting a warning sound and an error message on the instrument panel.
At the time, Volkswagen said owners should also avoid the use of the front passenger set if possible until repairs have been made.
The company said that dealers would replace the sensor and wiring harnesses at no cost to owners, who got letters informing them of the issue in August.
The recall in June pertained to certain Atlas SUVs from the 2021 through 2024 model years, and some 2020 through 2024 Atlas Cross Sport SUVs (pictured)
Volkswagen said it had 1,730 warranty claims that were possibly related to the problem.
Earlier in 2024, the manufacturer had to urgently recall 6,000 Passat, Gold and Arteon model cars in Australia made between 2019 and 2023.
This was due to concerns that they had a manufacturing defect that could cause a ‘vehicle fire that could increase the risk of injury or death.’
The Department of Transport had to issue the recall in January, affecting 5,997 cars registered on Australian roads.
