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VW - Id.3

Official notice

7 Nov 2025

Last checked

7 Nov 2025

Critical riskEU Safety Gate
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An official EU Safety Gate notice concerns VW - Id.3. An incorrectly installed spring pin in the differential could cause a housing rupture with an oil leak and loss of power transmission. In the event of sudden loss of power transmission, the vehicle may be difficult to control. Moreover, the leaking oil can pose a danger to following traffic. There is a risk of accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles. Published 2025-11-07.

What to do now

The source does not provide specific consumer instructions. Follow the official EU Safety Gate notice for next steps.

Recall number

SR/03905/25

Official notice

2025-11-07

The hazard

An incorrectly installed spring pin in the differential could cause a housing rupture with an oil leak and loss of power transmission. In the event of sudden loss of power transmission, the vehicle may be difficult to control. Moreover, the leaking oil can pose a danger to following traffic. There is a risk of accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

How to check if you're affected

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Models

E1*2007/46*2033* (E1)

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Affected products

Product 1

Passenger car

Product 2

ID.3

Risk / hazard

An incorrectly installed spring pin in the differential could cause a housing rupture with an oil leak and loss of power transmission. In the event of sudden loss of power transmission, the vehicle may be difficult to control. Moreover, the leaking oil can pose a danger to following traffic. There is a risk of accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected vehicles were sold.

Location 1

DE · Germany

Affected area 1

DE · Germany

Company & contacts

Brand

VW

Manufacturer

Not provided

Phone

Not provided

Brand: VW.

Source & status

Tier

beta

Category

VEHICLES

Classification

Serious risk — Injuries

App estimate

critical

Recall details

Recall number

SR/03905/25

Classification

Serious risk — Injuries

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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