High-Voltage Battery May Overheat and Cause Fire
Recall Information
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 26V030000 |
| Report Received Date | 1/21/2026 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Vehicles Affected | 43,881 |
| Completion Rate | 0% |
| Recall Category | Vehicle |
| Rework Status | Original |
| Software Recall | Yes |
| OTA Update | No |
Description
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 ID.4 vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat.
Issue
A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Consequence Summary
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 are expected to be mailed March 20, 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.
