VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 2023: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V830000

Make Model Year
VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 2023
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-12-19 2022-11-09 2022-11-09

Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 19Q9

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 393

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Volkswagen" is recalling certain 2023 ID4 vehicles. The electric motor sealing ring was improperly assembled, which may allow coolant to leak into the high-voltage system and interfere with the CAN communication and power supply.

Consequence

Coolant that leaks into the high-voltage system may impact safety-critical systems and warning lights, causing a loss of vehicle control or unintended air bag deployment, and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the electric motor, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 6, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19Q9.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.