2021 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 has 18 recalls, the most serious being multiple issues with the high-voltage battery and drivetrain software that can cut power to the wheels without warning, raising the risk of a crash. The battery and drivetrain concerns stem from several related problems: a software fault can cause the battery management module to reset or the inverter to shut down, and a faulty solder connection inside the battery pack can cause an unreliable electrical connection that stalls the vehicle. Separately, a missing or incorrectly assembled bushing in the steering gear can cause sudden loss of steering control. On the occupant safety side, the front passenger airbag may have been folded incorrectly and might not inflate properly in a crash, and rear outboard seatbelts on some vehicles may lack the locking function needed to properly secure a child seat. The door handles on certain vehicles allow water into the circuit board, which can cause doors to swing open while driving. A software issue can prevent the instrument cluster from displaying the gear selector position, which could lead to an unintended rollaway if the vehicle is left without the parking brake engaged. The instrument cluster and center display can also reset or go blank entirely, taking the speedometer and rearview camera image with them. Headlights on some vehicles have misplaced adjustment caps that allow the beam to shift horizontally, increasing glare for oncoming drivers. One recall covers an owner's manual error describing the passenger airbag warning light, which does not affect how the airbag itself works.