Volkswagen ID.4, ID.7 Recall R/2024/221: Backrest Bolted Connection, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 22 May 2024
- Launched
- 661
- vehicles in the UK
- 72Y1
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled ID.4, ID.7 vehicles built between 30 August 2022 and 18 April 2024. 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 dealer will replace the bolts on both front seat backrests. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s 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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Backrest bolted connection Defect: 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. Remedy: On affected vehicles the bolts on both front seat backrests must be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: backrest bolted connection.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the bolts on both front seat backrests.
Are You Affected?
ID.4, ID.7 built between 30 August 2022 and 18 April 2024 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 661 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Volkswagen, because not every car in the date range may be included.
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Volkswagen.
- Book with any franchised Volkswagen dealer, quoting the campaign code 72Y1 or the DVSA reference R/2024/221. See how to get a Volkswagen recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2024/114 on 7 Mar 2024, for curtain Airbag. The one launched after it was R/2024/263 on 4 Jul 2024, for takata front passenger airbag. You can also see every Volkswagen recall and all recalls launched in 2024.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/221, launched 22 May 2024. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.