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2023-2024 Volkswagen ID.4 recall: traction battery

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on January 21, 2026. It covers about 670 vehicles.

vehicles affected
670
reported
Jan 21, 2026
owners notified
Mar 18, 2026
related complaints
264

Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery

What is wrong
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 on January 23, 2026.

Recall number 26V028000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 264 complaints about electrical problems.

2023 Volkswagen ID.42024 Volkswagen ID.4

Questions about recall 26V028000

Is there a recall on the 2023-2024 Volkswagen ID.4 traction battery?

Yes. Recall 26V028000, reported on January 21, 2026, covers about 670 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 26V028000?

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 on January 23, 2026.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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