Service bulletins for the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4
A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.
396 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
About P0442 on the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4: what the code means, and the bulletins and recalls about the same components.
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| VIN4APIN20250219 | 2025-03-05. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory; Customer states Electrical System Error Message, U04A1 [42304], U04A5 [42336], and/or U04A9 [42444] stored in DA:008C; Customer states vehicle does not start; key not detected. No communication to J519 active. AW 19: U014000[2170894][2240526], B1248F3[1074443], U17B900[8398624] active DTC’s; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states middle row seat rattles; Customer states vibration from front of the vehicle at highway speeds; Customer states there is a noise from the front of the vehicle; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle |
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| VIN4APIN20250213 | 2025-03-05. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory; Customer states MIL-on, P0068 stored in ECM memory; Customer states Electrical System Error Message, U04A1 [42304], U04A5 [42336], and/or U04A9 [42444] stored in DA:008C; Customer states vehicle does not start; key not detected. No communication to J519 active. AW 19: U014000[2170894][2240526], B1248F3[1074443], U17B900[8398624] active DTC’s; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states middle row seat rattles; Customer states vibration from front of the vehicle at highway speeds; Customer states there is a noise from the front of the vehicle |
| VIN4APIN20250129 | 2025-02-06. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory; Customer states MIL-on, P0068 stored in ECM memory; Customer states the seat cover has discoloration (usually yellowing) stains; Customer states Electrical System Error Message, U04A1 [42304], U04A5 [42336], and/or U04A9 [42444] stored in DA:008C; Customer states vehicle does not start; key not detected. No communication to J519 active. AW 19: U014000[2170894][2240526], B1248F3[1074443], U17B900[8398624] active DTC’s; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states middle row seat rattles |
| VIN4APIN20250121 | 2025-02-06. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory; Customer states MIL-on, P0068 stored in ECM memory; Customer states the seat cover has discoloration (usually yellowing) stains; Customer states Electrical System Error Message, U04A1 [42304], U04A5 [42336], and/or U04A9 [42444] stored in DA:008C; Customer states vehicle does not start; key not detected. No communication to J519 active. AW 19: U014000[2170894][2240526], B1248F3[1074443], U17B900[8398624] active DTC’s; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress |
| VIN4APIN20250113 | 2025-02-06. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory; Customer states the seat cover has discoloration (usually yellowing) stains; Customer states Electrical System Error Message, U04A1 [42304], U04A5 [42336], and/or U04A9 [42444] stored in DA:008C; Customer states vehicle does not start; key not detected. No communication to J519 active. AW 19: U014000[2170894][2240526], B1248F3[1074443], U17B900[8398624] active DTC’s |
| VIN4APIN20241121 | 2024-12-05. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Customer states rattle from below the vehicle; Customer states coolant leak/coolant light on; Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory; Customer states key FOB lock/unlock functions do not work via button press (not KESSY); Customer states the seat cover has discoloration (usually yellowing) stains; Customer states MIL-on, U01B000 stored in ECM memory; Customer states seat belt won't retract; Customer states Electrical System Error Message, U04A1 [42304], U04A5 [42336], and/or U04A9 [42444] stored in DA:008C; Customer states vehicle does not start; key not detected. No communication to J519 active. AW 19: U014000[2170894][2240526], B1248F3[1074443], U17B900[8398624] active DTC’s |
| VIN4APIN20241023 | 2024-11-06. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Customer states rattle from below the vehicle; Customer states coolant leak/coolant light on; Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory; Customer states key FOB lock/unlock functions do not work via button press (not KESSY); Customer states seat belt won't retract; Customer states windshield has a visual imperfection, Customer states Electrical System Error Message, U04A1 [42304], U04A5 [42336], and/or U04A9 [42444] stored in DA:008C; Customer states vehicle does not start; key not detected. No communication to J519 active. AW 19: U014000[2170894][2240526], B1248F3[1074443], U17B900[8398624] active DTC’s;Customer states MIL-on, U01B000 stored in ECM memory |
| VIN4APIN20241008 | 2024-11-06. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Customer states rattle from below the vehicle; Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory; Customer states key FOB lock/unlock functions do not work via button press (not KESSY); Customer states seat belt won't retract; Customer states windshield has a visual imperfection, Customer states Electrical System Error Message, U04A1 [42304], U04A5 [42336], and/or U04A9 [42444] stored in DA:008C; Customer states vehicle does not start; key not detected. No communication to J519 active. AW 19: U014000[2170894][2240526], B1248F3[1074443], U17B900[8398624] active DTC’s;Customer states MIL-on, U01B000 stored in ECM memory |
| VIN4APIN20240930 | 2024-10-09. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Customer states rattle from below the vehicle; Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory; Customer states key FOB lock/unlock functions do not work via button press (not KESSY); Customer states seat belt won't retract; Customer states windshield has a visual imperfection, Customer states Electrical System Error Message, U04A1 [42304], U04A5 [42336], and/or U04A9 [42444] stored in DA:008C; Customer states vehicle does not start; key not detected. No communication to J519 active. AW 19: U014000[2170894][2240526], B1248F3[1074443], U17B900[8398624] active DTC’s; Customer states Automatic headlights and or rain-sensing wipers do not work AW 09: U10F600[934148], B136629[934664], U10F500[939524] active DTC’s. Customer states MIL-on, U01B000 stored in ECM memory |
| VIN4APIN2024814 | 2024-09-06. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Customer states rattle from below the vehicle; Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory; Customer states key FOB lock/unlock functions do not work via button press (not KESSY); Customer states seat belt won't retract; Customer states windshield has a visual imperfection, Customer states Electrical System Error Message, U04A1 [42304], U04A5 [42336], and/or U04A9 [42444] stored in DA:008C; Customer states vehicle does not start; key not detected. No communication to J519 active. AW 19: U014000[2170894][2240526], B1248F3[1074443], U17B900[8398624] active DTC’s; Customer states Automatic headlights and or rain-sensing wipers do not work AW 09: U10F600[934148], B136629[934664], U10F500[939524] active DTC’s. |
| VIN4APIN20240807 | 2024-09-06. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Customer states rattle from below the vehicle; Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory; Customer states key FOB lock/unlock functions do not work via button press (not KESSY); Customer states seat belt won't retract; Customer states door fitment between panels not correct; Customer states windshield has a visual imperfection, Customer states Electrical System Error Message, U04A1 [42304], U04A5 [42336], and/or U04A9 [42444] stored in DA:008C; Customer states vehicle does not start; key not detected. No communication to J519 active. AW 19: U014000[2170894][2240526], B1248F3[1074443], U17B900[8398624] active DTC’s; Customer states Automatic headlights and or rain-sensing wipers do not work AW 09: U10F600[934148], B136629[934664], U10F500[939524] active DTC’s. |
| VIN4APIN2024731 | 2024-08-06. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Customer states rattle from below the vehicle; Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory; Customer states key FOB lock/unlock functions do not work via button press (not KESSY); Customer states seat belt won't retract; Customer states door fitment between panels not correct; Customer states windshield has a visual imperfection, Customer states Electrical System Error Message, U04A1 [42304], U04A5 [42336], and/or U04A9 [42444] stored in DA:008C |
| VIN4APIN20221010 | 2022-11-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states MIL-on, fault P0442 and/or P0456 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle noise under vehicle Customer states MIL-on, fault P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states noise from the front end Customer states blind spot monitoring error in MFI Customer states MIL-on/Airbag light, fault U019900 and/or B101715 stored in ECM/Airbag memory Customer states airbag light on Customer states KESSY door lock/unlock inoperative "Customer states there is a visual imperfection in the windshield" Customer states Front Window - Wind Noise Customer states AC inoperative |
| VIN4APIN20220831 | 2022-09-01. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK; LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:ENGINE COOLANT HOSES AND FITTINGS; AIR BAGS; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states MIL-on, fault P0442 and/or P0456 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle noise under vehicle Customer states MIL-on, fault P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states coolant light on, coolant level low Customer states MIL-on, fault P19F7 P3081 P0116 and/or P0117 in the ECM Customer states noise from the front end Customer states blind spot monitoring error in MFI Customer states MIL-on/Airbag light, fault U019900 and/or B101715 stored in ECM/Airbag memory Customer states airbag light on Customer states KESSY door lock/unlock inoperative "Customer states there is a visual imperfection in the windshield" Customer states Front Window - Wind Noise Customer states AC inoperative |
| VINPIN20220829-2 | 2022-09-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states MIL-on, fault P0442 and/or P0456 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle noise under vehicle Customer states MIL-on, fault P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states coolant light on, coolant level low Customer states MIL-on, fault P19F7 P3081 P0116 and/or P0117 in the ECM Customer states noise from the front end Customer states blind spot monitoring error in MFI Customer states MIL-on/Airbag light, fault U019900 and/or B101715 stored in ECM/Airbag memory Customer states airbag light on Customer states KESSY door lock/unlock inoperative "Customer states there is a visual imperfection in the windshield" Customer states AC inoperative |
| VIN4APIN20220829 | 2022-09-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states MIL-on, fault P0442 and/or P0456 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle noise under vehicle Customer states MIL-on, fault P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states coolant light on, coolant level low Customer states MIL-on, fault P19F7 P3081 P0116 and/or P0117 in the ECM Customer states noise from the front end Customer states blind spot monitoring error in MFI Customer states MIL-on/Airbag light, fault U019900 and/or B101715 stored in ECM/Airbag memory Customer states airbag light on Customer states KESSY door lock/unlock inoperative "Customer states there is a visual imperfection in the windshield" Customer states AC inoperative |
| VIN4APIN20220819 | 2022-09-01. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS; SERVICE BRAKES; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS; LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH. Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states brake noise, dust and uneven pad wear Customer states MIL-on, fault P0442 and/or P0456 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle noise under vehicle Customer states MIL-on, fault P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states coolant light on, coolant level low Customer states MIL-on, fault P19F7 P3081 P0116 and/or P0117 in the ECM Customer states noise from the front end Customer states blind spot monitoring error in MFI Customer states airbag light on Customer states KESSY door lock/unlock inoperative "Customer states there is a visual imperfection in the windshield" Customer states AC inoperative |
| VIN4APIN20220808 | 2022-09-01. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM; SERVICE BRAKES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SENSORS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states brake noise, dust and uneven pad wear Customer states MIL-on, fault P0442 and/or P0456 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle noise under vehicle Customer states MIL-on, fault P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states noise from the front end Customer states blind spot monitoring error in MFI Customer states blower stays on Customer states airbag light on Customer states KESSY door lock/unlock inoperative Customer states AC inoperative |
| VIN4APIN20220804 | 2022-09-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS. Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states brake noise, dust and uneven pad wear Customer states MIL-on, fault P0442 and/or P0456 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle noise under vehicle Customer states MIL-on, fault P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states blind spot monitoring error in MFI Customer states blower stays on Customer states airbag light on Customer states KESSY door lock/unlock inoperative Customer states AC inoperative |
| VIN4APIN20220803 | 2022-09-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS. Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Any thermostat related concerns (faults, leaks, etc.) Customer states MIL-on, fault P0442 and/or P0456 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle noise under vehicle Customer states MIL-on, fault P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states blind spot monitoring error in MFI Customer states blower stays on Customer states airbag light on Customer states KESSY door lock/unlock inoperative Customer states AC inoperative |
| VIN4APIN20220719 | 2022-08-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Any thermostat related concerns (faults, leaks, etc.) Customer states MIL-on, fault P0442 and/or P0456 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle noise under vehicle Customer states MIL-on, fault P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states blind spot monitoring error in MFI Customer states blower stays on Customer states airbag light on Customer states KESSY door lock/unlock inoperative Customer states AC inoperative Customer states cannot set seat memory Customer states cannot set seat memory |
| VIN4APIN20220707 | 2022-08-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE. Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Any thermostat related concerns (faults, leaks, etc.) Customer states MIL-on, fault P0442 and/or P0456 stored in ECM memory Customer states blind spot monitoring error in MFI Customer states blower stays on Customer states airbag light on Customer states KESSY door lock/unlock inoperative Customer states AC inoperative Customer states cannot set seat memory Customer states cannot set seat memory |
| VIN4APIN20220706 | 2022-08-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Any thermostat related concerns (faults, leaks, etc.) Customer states MIL-on, fault P0442 and/or P0456 stored in ECM memory Customer states blind spot monitoring error in MFI Customer states blower stays on Customer states airbag light on Customer states KESSY door lock/unlock inoperative Customer states AC inoperative Customer states cannot set seat memory Customer states cannot set seat memory |
| VIN4APIN20220621 | 2022-07-01. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; STRUCTURE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Any thermostat related concerns (faults, leaks, etc.) Customer states MIL-on, fault P0442 and/or P0456 stored in ECM memory Customer states blind spot monitoring error in MFI Customer states blower stays on Customer states airbag light on Customer states KESSY door lock/unlock inoperative Customer states cannot set seat memory Customer states cannot set seat memory |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.