2021 Volkswagen ID.4 High-Voltage Battery Recall (22V162)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 356 vehicles · Reported March 16, 2022
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling 356 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 vehicles. Incorrect soldering of the flexible printed circuit assembled (FPCA), inside the high voltage (HV) battery, may cause an unreliable connection. An unreliable battery connection may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 22V162 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V162000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 93O2 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | March 16, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Vehicles | 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 |
| Units affected | 356 |
| Component | Electrical System > Propulsion System > Traction Battery |
| Safety risk | An unreliable battery connection may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 in recall 22V162?
Incorrect soldering of the flexible printed circuit assembled (FPCA), inside the high voltage (HV) battery, may cause an unreliable connection.
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.
Is it safe to drive a 2021 ID.4 with recall 22V162?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An unreliable battery connection may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: An unreliable battery connection may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your ID.4 shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the traction battery, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 22V162?
Recall 22V162 covers 356 vehicles: 2021 Volkswagen ID.4.
NHTSA lists 356 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Volkswagen | ID.4 |
What is the fix for the ID.4 high-voltage battery recall?
Yes. Dealers will replace the battery cell modules, free of charge.
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.
Manufacturer recall number: 93O2.
When was recall 22V162 announced?
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported recall 22V162 to NHTSA on March 16, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as December 6, 2022.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| March 16, 2022 | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 22V162000. |
| December 6, 2022 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 55 months ago. If your ID.4 was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my ID.4 is part of recall 22V162?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V162 is open on your ID.4, it will be listed there.
The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2021 ID.4 vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.
What should ID.4 owners do about recall 22V162?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V162000 applies to your ID.4.
- Call a Volkswagen dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Write down when symptoms involving the traction battery happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are ID.4 owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 335 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 173 of them about the ev and hybrid battery.
Since recall 22V162 was reported on March 16, 2022, owners have filed 160 complaints with NHTSA about the ev and hybrid battery on these vehicles. 22 of them (14%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the ev and hybrid battery and were received on or after March 16, 2022, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related ev and hybrid battery issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 335 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 173 of them involve the ev and hybrid battery. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2021 Volkswagen ID.4: 335 complaints in total, 173 about the ev and hybrid battery
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
The vehicle has suffered multiple failures of the main infotainment display. This screen is used to show the backup camera, as well as to adjust all vehicle settings and safety systems. The infotainment display will go black, and will not reboot or respond to touch input.
2021 Volkswagen ID.4 owner, TN, NHTSA complaint 11635515, filed January 12, 2025
In December the vehicle started showing a pedestrian warning sound fault light. The pedestrian warning sound was replaced by a siren that sounds like an air raid siren which makes the car virtually undriveable.
2021 Volkswagen ID.4 owner, NJ, NHTSA complaint 11637902, filed January 23, 2025
Due to unresolved safety recalls I do not drive the VW ID4. I am afraid that I might get into an accident if the vehicle doors open, visual screen goes blank or all electrical power shuts off.
2021 Volkswagen ID.4 owner, MD, NHTSA complaint 11638200, filed January 24, 2025
Can recall 22V162 make my ID.4 a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Owners often ask whether this traction battery recall means their ID.4 qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
High-voltage battery and drive system defects in EVs and hybrids can mean reduced range, charging faults, loss of drive power or a fire risk. These repairs often need parts on backorder, so days out of service add up quickly.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
Recall repairs depend on parts. Owners can wait days, weeks or months, usually about one to three months in our cases, and those days count toward California's 30-day out-of-service rule.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 22V162
Did the recall 22V162 fix work?
Since recall 22V162 was reported on March 16, 2022, owners have filed 160 complaints with NHTSA about the ev and hybrid battery on these vehicles. 22 of them (14%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed December 6, 2022.
Is the 22V162000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my ID.4 is part of recall 22V162000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Can a battery recall reduce my EV's range?
Some battery recalls limit the state of charge or range until a module or pack is replaced. Check your owner letter for any interim limits, and keep notes if range or charging changes after the repair.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 22V162000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Volkswagen. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.