2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Headlight Recall (21V413)

Recall 21V413 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 in recall 21V413?

4 vehicles.

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 ID.4 vehicles. Caps were installed on the headlight vertical aim instead of the horizontal aim, allowing for horizontal adjustment of the headlight beam. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Is it safe to drive a 2021 ID.4 with recall 21V413?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Adjusting the horizontal headlight beam can increase glare, reducing visibility for the driver and increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: Adjusting the horizontal headlight beam can increase glare, reducing visibility for the driver and increasing the risk of a crash.

There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your ID.4 shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the headlights, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 21V413?

Recall 21V413 covers 3,240 vehicles: 2021 Volkswagen ID.4.

NHTSA lists 3,240 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the ID.4 headlight recall?

Yes. Dealers will remove the caps from the vertical aim and install them on the horizontal aim, free of charge.

Dealers will remove the caps from the vertical aim and install them on the horizontal aim, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 9406.

Manufacturer recall number: 94O6.

When was recall 21V413 announced?

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported recall 21V413 to NHTSA on June 2, 2021. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as June 18, 2021.

This recall was filed 64 months ago. If your ID.4 was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my ID.4 is part of recall 21V413?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 21V413 is open on your ID.4, it will be listed there.

Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 21V413000 is open on your ID.4, it will be listed there, along with Volkswagen recall number 94O6. You can also ask any Volkswagen dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.

What should ID.4 owners do about recall 21V413?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 21V413000 applies to your ID.4.
2. Book the recall appointment with any authorized Volkswagen dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Keep a simple log of any headlights symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.

What are ID.4 owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 335 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 9 of them about the lighting and visibility.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 335 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 9 of them involve the lighting and visibility. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2021 Volkswagen ID.4: 335 complaints in total, 9 about the lighting and visibility

A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):

I have turn signal lamps burned out on both sides of my 2021 VW ID4. When driving straight, the burnt out lights are part of daytime running lights. Half of the light is burnt out. But when you turn on your turn indicator, this light IS the turn indicator.

2021 Volkswagen ID.4 owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11681657, filed August 19, 2025

Dome lights in vehicle turn on and off on their own. Trying to turn them off does not work. They keep turning off and on. This seems to be a known issue by other owners and the dealerships.

2021 Volkswagen ID.4 owner, MD, NHTSA complaint 11707298, filed December 27, 2025

The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle shut off while driving to the residence from the dealer. The vehicle was restarted and operated normally. Prior to the failure, several software updates were performed under recall.

2021 Volkswagen ID.4 owner, AL, NHTSA complaint 11720381, filed February 25, 2026

Can recall 21V413 make my ID.4 a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

Owners often ask whether this headlights recall means their ID.4 qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

Lighting and visibility defects, such as headlights that fail, wipers that stop or mirrors that do not work, reduce your ability to see and be seen. They are often electrical, and they often come back.

The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.

For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the ID.4 went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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