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NHTSA Recall 26V630000: Traction battery (electrical system)

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 22,524 vehicles. It affects 2023–2026 Volkswagen ID.4.

22,524
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
NHTSA campaign26V630000
Manufacturer campaign93EX
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › PROPULSION SYSTEM › TRACTION BATTERY
Report receivedSeptember 30, 2026
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2026 ID.4 vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail and lead to a vehicle fire.

Safety risk

A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. The remedy is currently under development. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed November 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93EX. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 6, 2026.

Vehicles covered by recall 26V630000

Make and modelModel years
Volkswagen ID.42023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.