Canada2023–2024 Volkswagen ID.4 SUVs (VOLKSWAGEN) in Canada are affected. Certain cells inside the high-voltage battery modules may not have been manufactured properly and the battery could overheat, creating a fire risk even while the vehicle is parked and turned off. Volkswagen advises setting the maximum charge to 80%, not using level 3 quick charging, parking outdoors away from other vehicles or structures until recall repairs are completed, and will notify owners by mail to take the vehicle to a dealership to replace the high-voltage battery module(s).
How to identify it
2023–2024 Volkswagen ID.4
The hazard
On certain vehicles, the cells inside the high-voltage battery module(s) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the battery could overheat.
A battery that overheats can create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.
What to do
To reduce the safety risk, Volkswagen advises that you should set the maximum charge setting of your vehicle at 80%, that you shouldn't use level 3 quick charging and that you should park your vehicle outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed. Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the high-voltage battery module(s).
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Transport Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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