Volkswagen recall — Traction Battery

NHTSA · January 21, 2026

• NHTSA recall campaign 26V028000 (Volkswagen), reported January 21, 2026.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 670.
• Component: Traction Battery.
• Details as of July 25, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

January 21, 2026

Recalling firm

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Source ID

26V028000

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Defect

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.

Consequence

A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective action

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.

Affected vehicles

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