NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2023–2024 Volkswagen ID.4 recall: Park Outside - High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire
Park outside: owners are advised to park affected vehicles outside and away from structures due to fire risk.
- Recall number
- 26V028000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicles › Electrical System
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 670
- Hazard tags
- Fire Injury risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Electrical System
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | ID.4 | 2023–2024 |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
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.
Consequence
A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
What should you 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.
Manufacturer campaign number
93EW
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 26V028000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.