Safety Recall NHTSA · 22V162000 Reported March 16, 2022

Unreliable hv battery connection may cause stall

Q: What is recall 22V162000?

NHTSA recall 22V162000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on March 16, 2022. It addresses: Unreliable hv battery connection may cause stall. The recall affects approximately 356 vehicles , with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. · Electrical System · 356 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

22V162000

Manufacturer Campaign

93O2

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Component

Electrical System

Vehicles Affected

356

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

March 16, 2022

Completion Rate

95.22

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

An unreliable battery connection may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 22V162000 or campaign 93O2.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 22V162000

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

What is recall 22V162000?

NHTSA recall 22V162000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on March 16, 2022. It addresses: Unreliable hv battery connection may cause stall. The recall affects approximately 356 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 22V162000 or the manufacturer campaign number 93O2. 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.