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Volkswagen recall — Traction Battery
NHTSA · January 21, 2026
- NHTSA recall campaign 26V030000 (Volkswagen), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 43,881.
- Component: Traction Battery.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Source ID
- 26V030000
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 ID.4 vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat.
Consequence
A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective action
Dealers will update the high-voltage battery software, and replace the high-voltage battery, 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 93EA. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 23, 2026.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | Id.4 | 2023 |
| Volkswagen | Id.4 | 2024 |
| Volkswagen | Id.4 | 2025 |
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