2023-2026 Volkswagen ID.4 recall: High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire
Report received by NHTSA: Sept. 30, 2026.
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- What's recalled
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2026 ID.4 vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail and lead to a vehicle fire.
- The risk
A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
- Who's affected
22,524 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2023-2026 Volkswagen ID.4.
- Compared with
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has 15 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 26 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
280 earlier NHTSA recalls by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Sept. 11, 2026 2019-2021 Audi Q3, 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas, 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan recall: Loss of Steering Control from Bolt Failure
- Sept. 10, 2026 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan recall: Body Control Module (BCM) May Reset Unexpectedly/FMVSS 101, 102
- July 22, 2026 2024-2026 Volkswagen Atlas, 2024-2026 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport recall: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
- May 20, 2026 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan recall: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 (agency record)
- April 24, 2026 2025 Audi Q5, 2025 Audi Q5 Sportback, 2025 Audi SQ5 and 1 more model recall: Seat Belts May Not Restrain Occupants (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. The remedy is currently under development. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed November 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93EX. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 6, 2026.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Volkswagen ID.4 2023-2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V630000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | Sept. 30, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 22,524 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 93EX |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record