Volkswagen Issues Recall for 44,000 ID.4 SUVs Due to Potential Battery Fire Hazard
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Volkswagen Group of America Inc. is set to recall over 44,000 vehicles due to potential risks associated with high-voltage batteries overheating, which could lead to fires.
The recall, announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), specifically targets 43,881 Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUVs from the 2023 to 2025 model years. Additionally, 670 ID.4 vehicles from the 2023 to 2024 model years are included in this recall due to concerns that misaligned electrodes in the high-voltage battery cell modules could also result in battery fires.
Owners of the affected 670 vehicles are advised to take immediate precautions. The NHTSA recommends parking these vehicles outside right after charging and avoiding overnight charging indoors until the necessary repairs are completed.
Volkswagen’s electric vehicle, the ID.4. (Volkswagen)
The NHTSA has also cautioned owners against using Level 3 DC chargers and recommends limiting the battery’s maximum charge to 80% until the necessary repairs are made.
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For the 43,881 vehicles included in the recall, dealers will provide free updates to the high-voltage battery software and will replace the high-voltage battery if necessary.
Volkswagen’s electric vehicle architecture, the ID.4. (Volkswagen)
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For the 670 impacted vehicles, dealers will also replace the high-voltage battery cell modules as needed. Owners of both recalls will receive notifications by mail starting in March, but they can also reach out to Volkswagen customer service for further assistance.
A Volkswagen logo is seen during the New York International Auto Show press preview in New York City, on April 16, 2025. (Shannon Stapleton/Reuters)
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Video provided by the Austin Independent School District in Texas captures Waymo autonomous vehicles driving past stopped school buses in 2025, raising fresh safety concerns about the technology.
Volkswagen Group of America Inc. is set to recall over 44,000 vehicles due to potential risks associated with high-voltage batteries overheating, which could lead to fires.
The recall, announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), specifically targets 43,881 Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUVs from the 2023 to 2025 model years. Additionally, 670 ID.4 vehicles from the 2023 to 2024 model years are included in this recall due to concerns that misaligned electrodes in the high-voltage battery cell modules could also result in battery fires.
Owners of the affected 670 vehicles are advised to take immediate precautions. The NHTSA recommends parking these vehicles outside right after charging and avoiding overnight charging indoors until the necessary repairs are completed.
Volkswagen’s electric vehicle, the ID.4. (Volkswagen)
The NHTSA has also cautioned owners against using Level 3 DC chargers and recommends limiting the battery’s maximum charge to 80% until the necessary repairs are made.
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For the 43,881 vehicles included in the recall, dealers will provide free updates to the high-voltage battery software and will replace the high-voltage battery if necessary.
Volkswagen’s electric vehicle architecture, the ID.4. (Volkswagen)
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For the 670 impacted vehicles, dealers will also replace the high-voltage battery cell modules as needed. Owners of both recalls will receive notifications by mail starting in March, but they can also reach out to Volkswagen customer service for further assistance.
A Volkswagen logo is seen during the New York International Auto Show press preview in New York City, on April 16, 2025. (Shannon Stapleton/Reuters)
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Fox Business has reached out to Volkswagen for further comments regarding this recall.
