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2023–2024 Volkswagen ID.4: Electrical System recall

NHTSA campaign 26V028000 · 670 units potentially affected · filed Jan 21, 2026

🔥 NHTSA consumer advisory: Park outside and away from structures until repaired.

What's wrong

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.

Why it matters

A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

The fix

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

NHTSA campaign
26V028000
Manufacturer no.
93EW
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Units affected
670
Report received
Jan 21, 2026
Owner letters
Mar 18, 2026
Type
Vehicle

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