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

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.

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.

Campaign 26V028000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Affected Vehicles