2021 Volkswagen ID.4 recall: Electrical system: propulsion system, traction battery, management system/energy control module (bms/becm), software
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 23V040000
- Reported
- February 1, 2023
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Part
- Electrical system: propulsion system, traction battery, management system/energy control module (bms/becm), software
- Vehicles affected
- About 20,904
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.
Safety 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 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97ZZ.
Affected models
Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.
Notes from the notice
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which vehicles are affected by this recall?
Volkswagen ID.4 (2021). Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
A reset or deactivation may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
What is 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.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.