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2023-2024 Volkswagen ID.4 Recalled for Battery Fire Risk

Agency Publication Date: December 3, 2025
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Summary

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling approximately 629 of its 2023-2024 ID.4 electric vehicles because the high-voltage battery cell modules may have misaligned electrodes. This manufacturing defect can lead to a battery fire while the vehicle is parked or being driven. To resolve the issue, dealers will replace the high-voltage battery cell modules as necessary at no cost to owners.

Risk

A short circuit caused by misaligned electrodes can result in a vehicle fire, which increases the risk of injury and property damage. Because of this risk, owners are advised to park their vehicles outdoors and away from structures immediately after charging.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall involves 2023-2024 Volkswagen ID.4 electric vehicles that may contain high-voltage battery cell modules with misaligned electrodes.
  2. Check if your specific vehicle is affected by entering your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) into the search tool at www.nhtsa.gov/recalls.
  3. Park this vehicle outdoors, away from structures — do NOT park in a garage due to fire risk, especially immediately after charging.
  4. Until the recall repair is complete, do not leave your vehicle charging indoors overnight, limit the battery's maximum charge to 80%, and avoid using Level 3 DC fast chargers.
  5. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer to schedule a free replacement of the high-voltage battery cell modules, or call Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 (refer to recall number 93EV).
  6. Call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) for additional information regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

🔄Option 1: Free Replacement

Free replacement of high voltage battery cell modules.

How to: Dealers will replace the high voltage battery cell modules as necessary, free of charge. Owners should contact their local dealer to schedule the repair.
📋Option 2: Other Action

Interim safety precautions and charging limitations.

How to: Park outside immediately after charging, do not charge indoors overnight, limit maximum charge to 80%, and avoid Level 3 DC chargers.

Affected Products

Product: 2023-2024 Volkswagen ID.4

Recall number 93EV. VINs became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 5, 2025.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 25V836000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Sold By: Authorized Volkswagen Dealers
Units Affected: 629 vehicles(100% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: Yes — do not park in a garage due to fire risk
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: February 11, 2026
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: 93EV
Agency Last Updated: February 27, 2026

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response