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2023-2025 Volkswagen ID.4 recall: traction battery

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on January 21, 2026. It covers about 43,881 vehicles.

vehicles affected
43,881
reported
Jan 21, 2026
owners notified
Mar 18, 2026
related complaints
281

Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery

What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 ID.4 vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat.
Risk
A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will update the high-voltage battery software, and replace the high-voltage battery, 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 93EA. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on on January 23, 2026.

Recall number 26V030000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 281 complaints about electrical problems.

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Questions about recall 26V030000

Is there a recall on the 2023-2025 Volkswagen ID.4 traction battery?

Yes. Recall 26V030000, reported on January 21, 2026, covers about 43,881 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 26V030000?

Dealers will update the high-voltage battery software, and replace the high-voltage battery, 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 93EA. 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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