Safety Recall NHTSA · 23V040000 Reported February 1, 2023

High voltage battery control module may restart

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. · Electrical System · 20,904 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
23V040000
Manufacturer Campaign
97ZZ
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
20,904
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 1, 2023
Completion Rate
96.38

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

A reset or deactivation may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 23V040000 or campaign 97ZZ.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 23V040000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 23V040000?

NHTSA recall 23V040000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on February 1, 2023. It addresses: High voltage battery control module may restart. The recall affects approximately 20,904 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 23V040000 or the manufacturer campaign number 97ZZ. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.