Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V852000 Reported November 3, 2021

Missing drive bushing may cause steering loss

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. · Steering · 1 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21V852000
Manufacturer Campaign
48Q7
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
1
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 3, 2021
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of american, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling one 2021 id.4 vehicle. the steering gear may have an incorrectly assembled or missing drive bushing.

Safety Consequence

An incorrectly assembled or missing drive bushing may cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

A dealer will replace the steering gear, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed november 5, 2021. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 48q7.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 21V852000 or campaign 48Q7.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 21V852000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 21V852000?

NHTSA recall 21V852000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on November 3, 2021. It addresses: Missing drive bushing may cause steering loss. The recall affects approximately 1 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V852000 or the manufacturer campaign number 48Q7. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.