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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 ID4 vehicles. Incorrect soldering of the flexible printed circuit assembled (FPCA), inside the high voltage (HV) battery, may cause an unreliable connection.
- Risk
- An unreliable battery connection may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the battery cell modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 6, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 9302.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2021 ID.4 vehicles may have an incorrectly soldered flexible printed circuit assembly inside the high-voltage battery. This can create an unreliable battery connection, which may cause the vehicle to stall while driving.
A sudden stall increases the risk of a crash, particularly if it happens in traffic or at higher speeds. If you own a 2021 ID.4, check whether your vehicle is included in this recall by entering your VIN at the NHTSA recall lookup site or contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer.
The repair is free. Authorized dealers will replace the battery cell modules at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed December 6, 2022. For questions, you can contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298, referencing Volkswagen recall number 9302.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volkswagen ID.4 | 2021 |
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