Recall 23V-040
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalled the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4: Electrical system (propulsion system, traction battery, management system/energy control module (bms/becm), software).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 23V-040
- Reported
- February 1, 2023
- Vehicles affected
- 20,904 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is 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.
The risk
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-[removed]. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97ZZ.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Volkswagen ID.4 2021