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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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 February 11, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93EV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 5, 2025.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2023 and 2024 ID.4 vehicles have high voltage battery cell modules that may contain misaligned electrodes. This defect can lead to a battery fire, whether the vehicle is parked or being driven, which raises the risk of injury.
Until the repair is done, park your vehicle outside right after charging and do not leave it charging indoors overnight. Avoid Level 3 DC fast chargers, and limit the battery's maximum charge to 80%.
Dealers will replace the high voltage battery cell modules as needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 11, 2026. To check whether your VIN is included, search it on NHTSA.gov, or contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 (recall number 93EV).
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volkswagen ID.4 | 20232024 |
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