--- title: "Volkswagen Recalls ID.4 Because Its Panoramic Roof Shade Is Too Flammable" description: "All Volkswagen ID.4 models with the panoramic sunroof option are being recalled for a sunshade that isn't fire retardant enough." date: "2023-11-18" modified: "2023-11-18" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/volkswagen-recalls-id-4-because-its-panoramic-roof-shade-is-too-flammable" categories: - "News" - "News by Brand" - "Volkswagen News" tags: - "Electric Vehicle" - "Volkswagen" --- # Volkswagen Recalls ID.4 Because Its Panoramic Roof Shade Is Too Flammable ![]() *Volkswagen* Volkswagen is recalling all of its 2023-2024 electric ID.4 crossovers with panoramic sunroofs in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ([NHTSA]()), all [Volkswagen ID.4 ]()models sold with its glass roof option in the U.S. fail to meet fire retardant safety standards. In a letter written to VW, the NHTSA said: "The interior sunshade for the panoramic glass roof may be insufficiently fire retardant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 302, Flammability of Interior Materials.'" ![]() **Volkswagen** Don't worry, this doesn't mean that the sunroof shade is going to spontaneously combust or anything. In the event of a fire, any interior material that doesn't meet fire retardant standards will only become additional fuel. Having fire retardant on certain interior materials just decreases the number of things that can burn, or at least burn easily, thus limiting the size of the fire. Thankfully, it's a pretty easy fix and one that's covered by [Volkswagen](). All 23,883 affected ID.4 owners will have to take their car to their nearest VW dealer to have fire retardant applied to the sunroof shade, free of charge. Not all ID.4s are optioned with the panoramic sunroof but all models that do have the option are included in the recall. The ID.4's panoramic sunroof is just a glass roof with a rollout sunshade, as the glass itself doesn't open. You can even open the sunshade with natural voice commands, such as telling the car that there isn't enough light in the cabin. However, currently, only ID.4 S models and up are available with the panoramic sunroof for 2024. ![]() **Volkswagen** Volkswagen will be sending notification letters to affected owners on January 5, 2024, but owners can call VW's customer service number to find out about their car if they don't want to wait for the letter. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()