NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. - Park Outside - High Voltage Battery May Catc...
Published: January 21, 2026Recall ID: 26V028000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Park Outside - High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Park Outside - High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire |
| Nhtsa id | 26V028000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V028000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Completion rate | 5.07 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | 93EW |
| Potentially affected | 670 |
| Report received date | 2026-01-21T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | Yes |
Overview
- Recalling FirmVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Risk LevelELECTRICAL SYSTEM