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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 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2023 and 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 vehicles may have high voltage battery cell modules with misaligned electrodes. This defect can lead to a battery fire, whether the vehicle is parked or being driven, which increases the risk of injury.
Until the repair is done, park your vehicle outside immediately after charging and do not leave it charging indoors overnight. Do not use Level 3 DC fast chargers, and limit the battery's maximum charge to 80 percent.
Authorized Volkswagen dealers will replace the high voltage battery cell modules as necessary, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed March 18, 2026. To check whether your VIN is included, use the VIN lookup on NHTSA.gov, or call Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 (recall number 93EW).
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volkswagen ID.4 | 20232024 |
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