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 #26V028000)

Your vehicle's high voltage battery cell modules might have misaligned electrodes, which could cause a fire. If your vehicle catches fire while parked or driving, you could get hurt. Dealers will replace your high voltage battery cell modules for free. Meanwhile, charge your vehicle outside, avoid using Level 3 DC chargers, and limit the battery charge to 80% until the repair is done.

NHTSA Campaign 26V028000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

What Happened

Your vehicle's high voltage battery cell modules might have misaligned electrodes, which could cause a fire.

Risk if Unfixed

If your vehicle catches fire while parked or driving, you could get hurt.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Dealers will replace your high voltage battery cell modules for free. Meanwhile, charge your vehicle outside, avoid using Level 3 DC chargers, and limit the battery charge to 80% until the repair is done.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #26V028000. 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 26V028000

What This Recall Means

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?