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SevereNHTSA·26V630000·Announced 2026-09-30

Volkswagen Recalls ID.4 Vehicles Due to High Voltage Battery Fire Risk

Volkswagen is recalling 2023-2026 ID.4 vehicles because the high voltage battery may fail and cause a vehicle fire, increasing the risk of injury.

What this means for you

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (high voltage battery failure) that can lead to a vehicle fire, which the source text states increases the risk of injury. This aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating involving significant injury risk or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2023-2026 ID.4 vehicles. The recall involves approximately 22,524 vehicles where the high voltage battery may fail, potentially leading to a vehicle fire.

A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury to occupants and others. The specific cause of the battery failure is not detailed in the source text, but the defect is classified under the electrical propulsion system.

Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. The remedy is currently under development. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed on November 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93EX. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 6, 2026.

The recalled product

Product
2023 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4
Brand
VOLKSWAGEN
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Electric Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
22,524

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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