NHTSA recall, , Park outside
Volkswagen ID.4
The Volkswagen ID.4 has a high voltage battery that may catch fire, increasing injury risk.
Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice
What happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles because the high voltage (HV) battery cell modules may contain misaligned electrodes that can result in a battery fire. A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury. The recall affects 670 vehicles nationwide and was reported to NHTSA on January 21, 2026.
Owners are advised not to leave their vehicles charging indoors overnight until the recall repair is complete. Owners are also 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.
What to do
If you own a vehicle in this recall:
- Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from January 23, 2026.
- You are advised to park outside immediately after charging and not leave their vehicles charging indoors overnight until the recall repair is complete. Free of charge.
- 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. You may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93EW.
- Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed March 18, 2026.
What you get Free repair
Full text from NHTSA
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.
Is your Volkswagen affected?
These models and years may be affected.
- ID.4, model years
Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.
Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)Recall details
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Component
- Fire risk when parked
- Risk
Park outside
NHTSA says to park it outside, away from buildings, until it is repaired: it can catch fire even when parked.
NHTSA warning · How risk is rated
- Campaign
- 26V028000
- Vehicles affected
- 670
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Owner letters mailed
- Manufacturer's recall number
- 93EW
- Manufacturer phone
- 1-800-893-5298
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Timeline
Reported to NHTSA
Listed on Recall Canary
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