2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Recall: Battery Connection Issue
Volkswagen has issued a recall for certain 2021 ID.4 electric vehicles due to a manufacturing defect in the high voltage battery. Incorrect soldering can lead to an unreliable connection, potentially causing the vehicle to stall and increasing the risk of a crash. The remedy involves replacing the…
Why This Matters: Risk of Vehicle Stall
This 2021 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 recall addresses a serious safety concern. An unreliable connection within the high voltage battery can cause the vehicle to stall unexpectedly while driving. A vehicle stall significantly increases the risk of a crash, potentially leading to injury or property damage.
What's Being Recalled: High Voltage Battery Connection
Volkswagen has identified that certain 2021 ID.4 vehicles may have an issue with the flexible printed circuit assembled (FPCA) inside the high voltage (HV) battery. The problem stems from incorrect soldering of this component, which creates an unreliable electrical connection. This defect falls under the component category of "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY."
How to Check if Your Vehicle is Affected
Owners of affected 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 vehicles were notified by mail starting December 6, 2022. If you own a 2021 ID.4 and have not received a notification, or if you have questions, you can contact Volkswagen customer service directly at 1-800-893-5298. The Volkswagen recall number for this issue is 9302. You can also check the status of any open recalls by visiting www.nhtsa.gov and entering your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
Manufacturer's Remedy: Free Battery Module Replacement
To resolve the issue, Volkswagen dealers will replace the affected battery cell modules. This repair will be performed free of charge to the owner. It is crucial to have this repair completed promptly to ensure the safe operation of your 2021 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 recall vehicle.
Source: NHTSA Recall 22V162000
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the specific problem with the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 battery?
- The problem involves incorrect soldering of the flexible printed circuit assembled (FPCA) within the high voltage battery. This manufacturing defect can lead to an unreliable electrical connection.
- What are the potential consequences of this battery connection issue?
- An unreliable battery connection can cause the vehicle to stall unexpectedly, which significantly increases the risk of a crash.
- How will Volkswagen fix the recalled ID.4 vehicles?
- Volkswagen dealers will replace the affected battery cell modules in the high voltage battery. This repair will be completed free of charge to the owner.
- What is the recall number for this 2021 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 recall?
- The Volkswagen recall number for this issue is 9302, and the NHTSA campaign number is 22V162000.
What Volkswagen ID.4 owners report
Counted from the records in our database across 6 model years.
- 1,027
- Owner complaints
- 27
- Recalls
- 570
- Service bulletins
- 113
- Crashes reported
- 13
- Fires reported
- 73
- Injuries reported
The 2021 model year
339 complaints, the 2nd most of 6 model years on file. Owners reported 28 crashes, 1 fire and 24 injuries for this year, which also has 11 recalls on file.
Electrical System, the system this article covers, accounts for 516 of 1,027 complaints (50%), including 181 for 2021.
Complaints by model year
| 2021 | 339 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 137 | |
| 2023 | 466 | |
| 2024 | 53 | |
| 2025 | 31 | |
| 2026 | 1 |
Most-reported systems
- Electrical System — 516
- Forward Collision Avoidance — 154
- Vehicle Speed Control — 124
- Structure — 119
- Service Brakes — 98
Latest recalls for the 2021 model year
- 25V120000 — Power Train (Feb 2025)
- 24V651000 — Structure (Sep 2024)
- 24V344000 — Back Over Prevention (May 2024)
Recent owner reports about electrical system
While driving, the red "electrical system not working" error message displayed. The car lost control of acceleration and was non responsive. Loss of vehicle control while driving at freeway speeds is a safety risk to myself and others.
Read owner complaints →This is related to my earlier NHTSA complaint 11771852 for the same vehicle. On 10/16/2026 a Volkswagen dealer ran a diagnostic on a yellow dashboard electrical warning light on my 2021 ID.4 and reported fault codes P0BBD00 (hybrid battery pack voltage…
Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.
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