NHTSA recall 26V-030: Electrical System

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

Electrical System recall

26V-030
January 22, 2026 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 ID.4 vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat.
Safety 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 NHTSA.gov on January 23, 2026.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number26V030000
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

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