STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Volkswagen has announced a safety recall affecting various electric vehicles under both its namesake brand and its luxury division, Audi. The recall includes specific model years of several electric vehicles, such as the ID.4 SUV and the Q4 SUV, the latter being part of Volkswagen’s Audi line.
This recall follows other recent automotive safety announcements, including:
- Kia recalling thousands of SUVs due to potentially significant engine problems.
- Ford issuing a recall for thousands of vehicles because of a seat belt bolt issue.
- Tesla recalling more than 375,000 cars, citing power steering problems.
- Toyota and Lexus recalling certain vehicles over potential seat belt damage.