Canada2023–2025 Volkswagen ID.4 SUVs are affected. They were recalled because cells inside the high‑voltage battery module(s) may not have been manufactured properly, which could allow the battery to overheat and create a fire risk; Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and advise taking the vehicle to a dealership to inspect the high‑voltage battery, where the dealer will update the self‑discharge detection (SDD) software and, if necessary, replace high‑voltage battery module(s).
How to identify it
2023–2025 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.
What to do
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the high-voltage battery. The dealer will update the self-discharge detection (SDD) software and, if necessary, replace 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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