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2021 Volkswagen ID.4 recall: software

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on February 1, 2023. It covers about 20,904 vehicles.

vehicles affected
20,904
reported
Feb 1, 2023
owners notified
Mar 30, 2023
related complaints
182

Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery: management system/energy control module (bms/becm): software

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.
Risk
A reset or deactivation may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.

Recall number 23V040000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 182 complaints about electrical problems.

2021 Volkswagen ID.4

Questions about recall 23V040000

Is there a recall on the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 software?

Yes. Recall 23V040000, reported on February 1, 2023, covers about 20,904 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 23V040000?

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?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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