Overview
- The recall covers model years 2023–2025 and addresses a high‑voltage battery hazard involving potential thermal propagation that could lead to a fire.
- An additional 670 ID.4s from 2023–2024 were identified with misaligned battery cell electrodes that raise the risk of a thermal event.
- NHTSA advises affected owners to park outside immediately after charging, avoid leaving vehicles charging indoors overnight, skip Level 3 DC fast charging, and limit state of charge to 80% until repairs are completed.
- Dealers will update battery management software, perform battery health checks, and replace high‑voltage batteries or cell modules where necessary at no cost to owners.
- Vehicles were built between Sept. 2, 2022 and Apr. 10, 2025, and mailed recall notices are scheduled to begin in March 2026, with Volkswagen customer service and dealers available for support now.