NHTSA recall 23V040000
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery › Management system/energy control module (bms/becm) › Software
Volkswagen ID.4
Reported Feb 1, 202320,904 vehicles affectedVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.Maker’s number 97ZZ
The defect
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 remedy
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.