Critical Alert
2024 Volkswagen Id.4 Recall: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a critical vehicle safety recall. Stop driving the vehicle immediately and contact your dealer.
Source: NHTSA
CriticalCampaign #26V028000Electrical
2024 Volkswagen Id.4 Recall: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle Identity
- Vehicle
- 2024 Volkswagen Id.4
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Affected Vehicles
2024 Volkswagen Id.4
Recall 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.
Consequence
A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
411 Press Analysis
Owners of 2024 Volkswagen Id.4 vehicles should take immediate action following a critical recall reported to NHTSA on January 21, 2026. A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. The recall involves electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery and has been flagged as a "Do Not Drive" or fire-risk situation. Contact your local Volkswagen dealer to schedule service. Owners are advised to park outside immediately after charging and not leave their vehicles charging indoors overnight until the recall repair is complete. Verify your vehicle at NHTSA.gov/recalls using your VIN.
Sources: NHTSA Vehicle Safety Recall Database