NHTSARecalled Jan 21, 2026 · #26V028000
Park Outside - High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect, Fire risk when parked
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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. A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Product details
- Product
- Park Outside - High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
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What you should 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.