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Volkswagen Recalls ID.4 EVs Over High-Voltage Battery Fire Risk
- Docket No.
RD-2026-030- Filed
- 2026-10-15
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen
- Hazard class
- Fire Risk
- Units cited
- —
- Reported by
- Staff
Summary
Volkswagen is issuing a safety recall covering 22,524 units of its all-electric ID.4 SUV from the 2023 through 2026 model years, warning that a high-voltage battery failure could potentially lead to a vehicle fire. The recall campaign, filed under NHTSA designation 93EX, affects specific 2023–2026 VW ID.4 models. Official safety documents indicate that Volkswagen engineers have not yet pinpointed the exact root cause, leaving a permanent repair solution currently under development. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in the campaign became searchable on the NHTSA database on October 6, 2026.
Interim Safety Warning: Cap Charge at 80 Percent
Until a final mechanical or software fix is ready, Volkswagen is instructing affected owners to limit their high-voltage battery charging to a maximum state of charge of 80 percent to reduce thermal stress on the battery pack.
To help enforce this risk-reduction measure, Volkswagen will send owners warning stickers to be placed in the vehicle as a visual reminder. Additionally, for vehicles equipped with active online connectivity, Volkswagen plans to push remote software configurations that automatically cap the maximum charging limit to 80 percent.
Owner Notification and Next Steps
Interim notification letters informing owners of the fire risk are expected to be mailed out starting November 27, 2026. A second notice will follow once Volkswagen finalizes the root-cause investigation and releases a complete remedy.
In the meantime, ID.4 owners can contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and reference recall code 93EX for more information.
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