United States2023–2024 Volkswagen ID.4 electric vehicles are affected; owners can check whether their vehicle is included by VIN on NHTSA.gov. The high‑voltage battery cell modules may contain misaligned electrodes that can result in a battery fire, so owners are advised to park outside immediately after charging, not charge indoors overnight, avoid Level 3 DC chargers, and limit battery charge to 80% until dealers replace the affected battery cell modules free of charge.
What's being recalled
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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V028000; Manufacturer campaign 93EW
The hazard
A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
What to do
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.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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