VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 (2021) recall — Seat Belts
Volkswagen recalls 2021 ID.4 vehicles with faulty rear seat belts that may not secure child restraints properly during crashes. Owners must have seat belts inspected and replaced if needed.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2021 ID.4 electric vehicles because their rear seat belts might not secure child restraints properly during crashes. This could increase injury risk for children in the back seats. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80721-volkswagen-id-4-2021-seat-belts-risk-of-child-injury.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80721-volkswagen-id-4-2021-seat-belts-risk-of-child-injury · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V607000
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“Volkswagen ID.4 (2021) Seat Belts: Risk of Child Injury in Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80721-volkswagen-id-4-2021-seat-belts-risk-of-child-injury. Based on NHTSA recall #21V607000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V607000).
Why it’s dangerous
The rear seat belts may not lock automatically, so child restraints could become loose during a crash. This violates federal safety standards for occupant protection.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 vehicles with rear outboard seat belts that lack an automatic locking retractor. Children in the back seats are most at risk during crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2021 ID.4 has rear outboard seat belts without an automatic locking retractor. The recall was notified to owners on August 27, 2021.
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What to do — step by step
Inspect Seat Belts
Have a dealer check if your rear outboard seat belt assembly needs replacement due to missing automatic locking retractor.
Contact Customer Service
Call Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298 to confirm if your vehicle is affected and schedule a replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the rear outboard seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69CQ.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The rear seat belts may not lock automatically, which can prevent child restraints from securing properly during crashes.
How do I know if my ID.4 is affected?
Your vehicle was notified on August 27, 2021, if it has rear outboard seat belts without an automatic locking retractor.
What should I do if my seat belt needs replacement?
Dealers will inspect and replace the rear outboard seat belt assembly for free if it lacks an automatic locking retractor.
Contact Volkswagen
We’ve drafted a message you can send Volkswagen to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V607000 — Volkswagen Volkswagen Hello, I own a Volkswagen that is covered by recall 21V607000 from Volkswagen. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the rear outboard seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69CQ. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #21V607000 (April 8, 2021)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.