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NHTSA·Cars and vehicles·January 21, 2026

Volkswagen recalls 2023–2025 ID.4 vehicles because the high-voltage battery may overheat

The high-voltage battery in certain 2023-2025 ID.4 vehicles may overheat, which increases the risk of a fire.

What to do

Dealers will update the high-voltage battery software, and replace the battery if needed, free of charge. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and refer to recall number 93EA.

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Recall details

Product
Volkswagen Id.4 2023–2025
Company
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Hazard
A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Units
43,881 vehicles
Owner notification
March 18, 2026
Reported to NHTSA
January 21, 2026
Identifiers
  • NHTSA campaign number: 26V030000
  • Manufacturer campaign number: 93EA
  • Model years: 2023–2025

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Official notice

The notice's own wording from NHTSA.

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
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.

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