Sunita Somvanshi
Volkswagen has issued a recall for more than 60,000 electric vehicles in the United States after discovering a software problem that prevents drivers from seeing the correct gear position. This defect creates a safety risk, as vehicles could roll away unexpectedly if drivers don’t engage the parking brake when exiting their cars.
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the recall on Saturday, which affects 60,490 electric vehicles across the Volkswagen and Audi brands.
According to the NHTSA, the affected models include 2021-2023 Volkswagen ID.4 and 2022-2023 Audi Q4 e-Tron and Q4 e-Tron Sportback vehicles. The issue stems from a software glitch in the brake control unit that fails to display some gear positions correctly.
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Volkswagen first identified the problem last August after five cases were reported outside the United States. The company is now working to notify all affected vehicle owners and will provide free brake control software updates through dealerships to fix the problem.
Until the software update is completed, both Volkswagen and Audi are advising owners of these vehicles to always engage the parking brake when exiting their cars to prevent any possible accidents.
This marks Volkswagen’s second recall in two months. Last month, the company recalled approximately 30,000 vehicles due to malfunctioning rearview cameras. That recall primarily affected Audi Q3 models along with some Volkswagen Tiguan and Arteon cars.
The NHTSA has emphasized the importance of addressing these safety concerns promptly to ensure driver and passenger safety on the road.
