NHTSA Recall 22V162000: Traction battery (electrical system)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 356 vehicles. It affects 2021 Volkswagen ID.4.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V162000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 93O2 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › PROPULSION SYSTEM › TRACTION BATTERY |
| Report received | March 16, 2022 |
| Owner notification | December 6, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 22V162000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen ID.4 | 2021 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.