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Our severity:HighNHTSA·22V162000·Announced 2022-03-16

2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Battery Cell Soldering Defect Recall

Volkswagen is recalling certain 2021 ID.4 vehicles due to improper soldering of the high-voltage battery connection. The defect may cause an unreliable connection that could lead to vehicle stalling and increase crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall addresses a defect in the vehicle's high-voltage battery that poses a risk of stalling and potential crashes. However, no injuries or actual crashes have been reported. This qualifies as High severity under the rubric for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2021 ID.4 vehicles due to a manufacturing defect in the high-voltage battery. The issue involves incorrect soldering of the flexible printed circuit assembly inside the battery, which may cause an unreliable electrical connection.

An unreliable connection in the high-voltage battery may cause the vehicle to stall unexpectedly. This increases the risk of a crash, particularly in traffic situations where a sudden loss of power could create a dangerous condition.

This recall affects 356 vehicles from the 2021 model year. Volkswagen dealers will replace the affected battery cell modules at no cost to owners. Owners were initially notified by mail on December 6, 2022. For more information, owners can contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VOLKSWAGEN ID.4
Brand
VOLKSWAGEN
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Electric Vehicle / Battery System
Hazard
Affected units
356

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • ID.4

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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