ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Published January 22, 2026 · Recall initiated: January 21, 2026
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.
Recall details
- Brand
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Model
- ID.4
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2023 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 | 2024 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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