Management system/energy control module (bms/becm): softwareRecall 23V-040 · 2021 Volkswagen ID.4
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 23V-040 covers 20,904 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 for a management system/energy control module (bms/becm): software problem, reported to NHTSA on February 1, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q4) shows 93% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 23V040000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 ID.4 vehicles. Software programing may cause the high voltage (HV) battery management control module to restart or the pulse inverter to deactivate.
The risk
A reset or deactivation may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
93%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.