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Volkswagen Recalls Nearly 44,000 ID.4 SUVs Over Battery Fire Risk

A high‑risk subset must park outside after charging, avoiding DC fast charging.

Overview

  • Two campaigns cover 43,881 model‑year 2023–2025 ID.4s for overheating concerns and a separate group for confirmed cell defects.
  • Dealers will perform battery health checks, install Self‑Discharge Detection software, and replace modules or entire packs as needed at no cost.
  • Roughly 1,299 higher‑risk vehicles identified across several small recalls face stricter guidance, including an 80% charge cap and no Level 3 charging.
  • Investigations trace incidents to manufacturing issues such as shifted or misaligned electrodes in cells supplied by SK Battery America in Georgia, with root‑cause work ongoing.
  • Volkswagen plans to mail owner notifications beginning March 20, 2026, and affected owners can contact customer service for verification and scheduling.