2021 Volkswagen ID.4: Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign 23V040000 · 21K units potentially affected · filed Feb 1, 2023
What's wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 ID.4 vehicles. Software programing may cause the high voltage (HV) battery management control module to restart or the pulse inverter to deactivate.
Why it matters
A reset or deactivation may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will update the HV battery management control unit and the pulse inverter control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 31, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97ZZ.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V040000
- Manufacturer no.
- 97ZZ
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE
- Units affected
- 20,904
- Report received
- Feb 1, 2023
- Owner letters
- Mar 30, 2023
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Volkswagen ID.4 2021