The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·22V956000·Announced 2022-12-29

2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Battery Cable Short-Circuit Fire Risk Recall

Volkswagen is recalling certain 2023 ID.4 rear-wheel drive vehicles because the 12-volt battery charging cable may wear and cause a short circuit, risking vehicle fire and power loss. Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the cable at no charge.

NHTSA safety advisory

Park this vehicle outside

NHTSA advises parking it away from buildings and other vehicles until the repair is done — the risk exists even when the vehicle is switched off.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The battery cable defect could cause vehicle fire or loss of drive power, both serious safety hazards. However, no injuries or deaths have been reported; the hazard remains theoretical rather than demonstrated.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 rear-wheel drive vehicles. The 12-volt battery charging cable may contact the steering column shaft, causing the cable insulation to wear and creating the risk of a short circuit.

A short circuit in this cable creates two hazards: loss of drive power (increasing crash risk) and vehicle fire. The recall affects 1,042 vehicles.

Owners should park vehicles outside and away from structures until repairs are completed. Volkswagen dealers will inspect and repair or replace the 12-volt battery charging cable at no charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 27, 2023. For more information, owners can contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VOLKSWAGEN ID.4
Brand
VOLKSWAGEN
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
1,042

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • ID.4

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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