Recall 23V-040: 2021 Volkswagen ID.4

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Feb 1, 2023, covering about 20,904 vehicles.

NHTSA number
23V-040
Report date
Feb 1, 2023
Vehicles affected
20,904
Owners notified
Mar 30, 2023

The problem

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 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97ZZ.

Notes

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

ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
ComponentElectrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery › Management System/Energy Control Module (Bms/Becm) › Software
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number23V040000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Volkswagen ID.42021All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 23V-040?

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.

How is recall 23V-040 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.