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Volkswagen Recalls 44,551 ID.4 Vehicles Over Battery Fire Risk

1/28/2026

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Volkswagen AG will recall 44,551 ID.4 vehicles in the United States for battery fire risks, per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Of those, 43,881 are 2023–2025 models with overheating batteries posing a fire hazard.
Dealers will provide free battery software updates and replace the battery pack if needed.
An additional 670 ID.4 vehicles from model years 2023–2024 are recalled for misaligned electrodes in high-voltage battery cell modules.

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Volkswagen AG will recall 44,551 ID.4 vehicles in the United States for battery fire risks, per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Of those, 43,881 are 2023–2025 models with overheating batteries posing a fire hazard.
Dealers will provide free battery software updates and replace the battery pack if needed.
An additional 670 ID.4 vehicles from model years 2023–2024 are recalled for misaligned electrodes in high-voltage battery cell modules.