Volkswagen has issued a recall for 22,524 ID.4 electric SUVs (model years 2023–2026) after finding that certain charging patterns combined with a state of charge above 80% could lead to thermal propagation — a battery fire. The company notified NHTSA on October 6 and is still investigating the root cause.
As an interim measure, VW is asking owners to limit charging to 80%. Unless owners decline through the myVW app by October 21, Volkswagen will remotely apply a temporary vehicle setting that enforces the cap. The change will appear as a "93EX High-Voltage Battery Settings" notification and is expected to be reflected in the app around October 27.
The recall follows a field study and a review of vehicles not covered by earlier battery recalls. Volkswagen's Product Safety Committee requested additional information from battery supplier SK Battery America about production and a possible "clean date." In the US, VW received 22 claims between January 2024 and August 2026. The company is still working on a permanent remedy; owner notification letters are scheduled for November 27.
The issue extends beyond the US. A VW spokesperson told Handelsblatt that several thousand Group EVs are affected in Europe, including the ID.3, ID.4, ID.7, ID. Buzz, and Cupra Born. Owners can contact VW customer service or NHTSA with questions.