Propulsion system: traction batteryRecall 25V-836 · 2023–2024 Volkswagen ID.4
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 25V-836 covers 629 2023–2024 Volkswagen ID.4 for a propulsion system: traction battery problem, reported to NHTSA on December 3, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 68% of affected vehicles repaired.
Park outside and away from structures until repaired
Source: NHTSA recall 25V836000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
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 February 11, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93EV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 5, 2025.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
68%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 10, 2023 to August 7, 2024. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.