Volkswagen recalls 2021 ID.4 vehicles with potential electrical system issues that could cause loss of drive power and increase crash risk. Owners must contact dealers for free software updates by March 31, 2023.
A reset or deactivation may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2021 ID.4 electric vehicles because software issues might cause the high-voltage battery system to restart or deactivate, potentially leading to loss of drive power and an increased risk of a crash. This recall affects vehicles with specific software versions that need updating to prevent safety hazards.
The software issue can cause the high-voltage battery management control module to restart or the pulse inverter to deactivate. This may lead to a temporary loss of drive power, which could increase the risk of a crash if the vehicle is in motion.
Owners of 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 vehicles with specific software versions are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk if the electrical system fails during operation.
Check if your 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 has the specific software version mentioned in the recall notice. The recall affects vehicles that were sold with the affected software programming.
Volkswagen dealers will update the HV battery management control unit and pulse inverter control unit software for free. This update is required to prevent potential loss of drive power.
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by March 31, 2023. Check your mailbox for the recall letter to confirm eligibility.
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.
The software programming may cause the high-voltage battery management control module to restart or the pulse inverter to deactivate, which could lead to a loss of drive power and increase crash risk.
Check if your 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 has the specific software version mentioned in the recall notice. The recall affects vehicles that were sold with the affected software programming.
Contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or visit a dealer for a free software update to prevent potential loss of drive power.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Volkswagen to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V040000 — Volkswagen Volkswagen Hello, I own a Volkswagen that is covered by recall 23V040000 from Volkswagen. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
