US EditionVolkswagen to Recall over 44,000 US Vehicles over Battery Fire Risk, NHTSA Says
Volkswagen recalls over 44,000 ID.4 SUVs due to battery defects causing fires; NHTSA reports five fires since January 2024 with free software updates and battery replacements offered.
- On Jan. 27, 2026, Volkswagen Group of America announced a recall covering 43,881 Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUVs from the 2023–2025 model years for battery fire risk.
- Federal safety filings note the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is aware of at least five vehicle fires since January 2024, including charging and non-charging incidents.
- NHTSA recall 25V836 and 26V030 show SK Battery America is linked to misaligned electrodes and Self-Discharge Detection software malfunctions, respectively.
- Owners of affected ID.4 vehicles are advised to park outdoors, limit charging to 80%, avoid Level 3 DC chargers, and Volkswagen dealers will update software and replace faulty batteries free.
- Owner notification letters are expected by March 20, 2026, and owners may contact Volkswagen customer service as Fox Business continues media outreach.
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Auto giant recalls 40,000 vehicles due to potential fire concerns
A recall has been issued for over 40,000 Volkswagen vehicles due to the risk of fires from high voltage batteries overheating.According to the National Traffic Highway Safety Administration, the recall pertains to 2023-2025 Volkswagen ID.4 vehicles that were produced between Sep 02, 2022 to Apr 10, 2025.
Volkswagen to recall 44K vehicles over battery fire risk, some owners urged to park outside 'immediately'
Volkswagen Group of America Inc. will recall more than 44,000 cars due to the risk that the high-voltage battery may overheat and cause a fire. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall covers 43,881 Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUVs from the 2023 to 2025 model years. An additional 670 ID.4 vehicles from the 2023 to 2024 model years are also being recalled because the high-voltage battery cell modules may contain misaligned e…
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