Propulsion system: traction batteryRecall 26V-028 · 2023–2024 Volkswagen ID.4
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 26V-028 covers 670 2023–2024 Volkswagen ID.4 for a propulsion system: traction battery problem, reported to NHTSA on January 21, 2026. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 64% of affected vehicles repaired.
Park outside and away from structures until repaired
Source: NHTSA recall 26V028000 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 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.
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
64%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 3, 2022 to September 22, 2024. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.