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2023–2026 Volkswagen ID.4 Recall: High voltage battery may fail and lead to a vehicle fire

NHTSA campaign 26V630000 · Electrical System · filed Sep 30, 2026 · verified Oct 8, 2026

Units reported
23K
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Risk
Fire
Owner letters
Interim notice Nov 27, 2026

The defect

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.

Check whether your specific vehicle is affected

Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.

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The fix — what to do

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.

Affected vehicles

MakeModelModel years
VolkswagenID.42023, 2024, 2025, 2026

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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 26V630000 (manufacturer number 93EX). Data last verified Oct 8, 2026.