Propulsion system: traction batteryRecall 22V-162 · 2021 Volkswagen ID.4

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 22V-162 covers 356 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 for a propulsion system: traction battery problem, reported to NHTSA on March 16, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q1) shows 94% of affected vehicles repaired.

94%
Vehicles repaired335 of 356 · 2025 Q1
Vehicles affected3561 model
ReportedMar 16, 2022Owners notified Dec 6, 2022
Complaints since172Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 22V162000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

The risk

An unreliable battery connection may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

The fix

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.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

94%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2022 Q42025 Q1
1 model

Vehicles in this recall