Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
- Component
- Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 356
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2022-03-16
- Owners notified
- 2022-12-06
Defect description
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.
Manufacturer 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.