Is the 2023 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 safe to drive?

The 2023 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY recall for the 2023 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4? (Campaign #25V836000)

Your vehicle's high voltage battery cells may have misaligned electrodes, which can cause a battery fire. If this isn't fixed, a fire can start in your parked or driving vehicle, putting you at risk of injury. The dealership will replace the high voltage battery cell modules for free, and in the meantime, you should park your vehicle outside after charging, avoid using Level 3 DC chargers, and charge your battery to 80% max.

NHTSA Campaign 25V836000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

What Happened

Your vehicle's high voltage battery cells may have misaligned electrodes, which can cause a battery fire.

Risk if Unfixed

If this isn't fixed, a fire can start in your parked or driving vehicle, putting you at risk of injury.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

The dealership will replace the high voltage battery cell modules for free, and in the meantime, you should park your vehicle outside after charging, avoid using Level 3 DC chargers, and charge your battery to 80% max.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #25V836000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 25V836000

What This Recall Means

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?