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.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Original — 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.
Your vehicle's high-voltage battery might be at risk of overheating, which could lead to a fire.
Risk if Unfixed
If the battery overheats, it could catch fire, which could cause serious damage to your vehicle and potentially harm you or others nearby.
Free Fix
Volkswagen will update the battery software and replace the high-voltage battery if needed, all for free. They've already sent you a letter about this on March 18, 2026, but you can also reach out to them at 1-800-893-5298 or check your VIN on NHTSA.gov.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 ID.4 vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Original — 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.
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.
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.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Original — 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 February 11, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93EV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 5, 2025.
Your 2023 ID4 rear-wheel drive vehicle may have a problem with the 12-Volt battery charging cable, which could cause it to wear out and potentially short circuit.
Risk if Unfixed
If the cable shorts out, you could lose control of your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash, or even a fire.
Free Fix
Don't worry, it's free! Take your vehicle to the dealership to have the cable inspected and repaired or replaced, and you'll be back on the road safely.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 ID4 rear-wheel drive vehicles. The 12-Volt battery charging cable may contact the steering column shaft and cause the cable insulation to wear, possibly resulting in a short circuit.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A short circuit may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. A short circuit also increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Original — Remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect the 12-Volt battery charging cable and repair or replace it, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 27, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97HA.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your 2023 ID4 vehicle has a problem with the electric motor's sealing ring, which may let coolant leak into the high-voltage system.
Risk if Unfixed
This leak could cause safety-critical systems to fail, leading to loss of control, unexpected airbag deployment, and a higher risk of a crash or injury.
Free Fix
A free repair at the dealership will inspect and replace the electric motor if needed, and you'll be notified in writing by January 6, 2023.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 ID4 vehicles. The electric motor sealing ring was improperly assembled, which may allow coolant to leak into the high-voltage system and interfere with the CAN communication and power supply.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Coolant that leaks into the high-voltage system may impact safety-critical systems and warning lights, causing a loss of vehicle control or unintended air bag deployment, and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the electric motor, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 6, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19Q9.