KNOWN FAULT · Volkswagen

Yellow electrical system message and less range from cells that self-discharge (2021–2023 ID.4)

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Engine / equipment: Volkswagen ID.4 electric
Period mentioned: 2021–2023 (US model years)
Symptoms: The yellow electrical system fault message appears with code P0BBD00 and the range can be lower or keep dropping.
Possible cause described: Some high-voltage battery cells self-discharge too much because of a production fault, which reduces capacity and range. VW improved battery production from week 46 of 2024, and the workshop replaces the affected cell module (bulletin 93-24-01).
Check for the garage: Ask the workshop to read the battery control module (address 008C) and apply bulletin 93-24-01 if code P0BBD00 appears with one of the listed symptom codes.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

P0BBD00

Sources from the original database

Volkswagen (NHTSA no. 11038152): bulletin 93-24-01, electrical system message with code P0BBD on the ID.4

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How is it checked?

Ask the workshop to read the battery control module (address 008C) and apply bulletin 93-24-01 if code P0BBD00 appears with one of the listed symptom codes.

What are the symptoms?

The yellow electrical system fault message appears with code P0BBD00 and the range can be lower or keep dropping.

Which cars and years does it affect?

Brands: Volkswagen
Engine / equipment: Volkswagen ID.4 electric
Period mentioned: 2021–2023 (US model years)

Which fault codes appear?

P0BBD00

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Models with this entry

Volkswagen ID.3 / ID.4 / ID.5 / ID.7 / ID.Buzz2020–2026

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