NHTSA recall 26V-028: Electrical System

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported January 22, 2026 · 2 affected model years

Electrical System recall

Park outside26V-028
January 22, 2026 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Problem
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.
Safety 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 NHTSA.gov on January 23, 2026.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number26V028000
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Report dateJanuary 22, 2026
ComponentElectrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery
Fixed over the airNo
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Affected vehicles

2024 Volkswagen ID.49 recalls total2023 Volkswagen ID.414 recalls total

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