2023 Volkswagen Id.4 — Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
Published January 22, 2026 · Recall initiated: January 21, 2026
Summary
NHTSA records recall 26V028000, published January 22, 2026 and initiated January 21, 2026. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2023 Volkswagen Id.4 — Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery.
What's the hazard
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. The high voltage (HV) battery cell modules may contain misaligned electrodes that can result in a battery fire.
What to do
Owners are advised to park outside immediately after charging and not leave their vehicles charging indoors overnight until the recall repair is complete. Also, owners are advised not to use Level 3 DC chargers and to limit the maximum charge of the battery to 80% until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery cell modules as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 18, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93EW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 23, 2026.
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Recall details
- Brand
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Model
- ID.4
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2023 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2023 Volkswagen Id.4 — Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 26V028000 on January 22, 2026. Reported hazard: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. The high voltage (HV) battery cell modules may contain misaligned electrodes that can result in a battery fire.
What should I do if I have this product?
Owners are advised to park outside immediately after charging and not leave their vehicles charging indoors overnight until the recall repair is complete. Also, owners are advised not to use Level 3 DC chargers and to limit the maximum charge of the battery to 80% until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery cell modules as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 18, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93EW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 23, 2026.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VOLKSWAGEN. Model: ID.4.