Recall 25V836 covers 629 2023-2024 Volkswagen ID.4 vehicles with misaligned battery electrodes. Park outside after charging. Repair is free at any franchised Volkswagen dealer.
A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Park outside immediately after charging, keep the ID.4 from charging indoors overnight, avoid Level 3 DC chargers, and limit the battery charge to 80% until the repair is complete. Loss of range or performance is a warning sign to call a Volkswagen dealer. Repair is free at any franchised Volkswagen dealer.
Volkswagen is recalling 629 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles because high-voltage battery cell modules can contain misaligned electrodes that can lead to a battery fire. A fire while parked or driving increases injury risk, so owners should park outside and away from structures until a Volkswagen dealer completes the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The high voltage battery cell module in the 2023-2024 Volkswagen ID.4 is part of the main traction battery, the large battery pack that stores power for driving. Inside each module are battery cells with electrodes, the internal layers that let the cell move and store electrical energy.
On the recalled ID.4 vehicles, a supplier quality problem left electrodes misaligned inside certain battery cells. When those internal layers are out of position, the cell can overheat. Volkswagen says that condition can result in a battery fire.
Owners with this condition can notice reduced driving range or reduced performance before a failure. Those are the warning signs Volkswagen identified, and they should be treated as a reason to have the vehicle diagnosed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer.
Who's affected?
The scope spans the 2023 and 2024 ID.4 model years, with the same high-voltage traction battery component listed for each year.
| 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 | high-voltage traction battery |
|---|---|
| 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 | high-voltage traction battery |
| Units affected | 629 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 5 field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Park outside immediately after charging, keep the ID.4 from charging indoors overnight, avoid Level 3 DC chargers, and limit the battery charge to 80% until the repair is complete. Loss of range or performance is a warning sign to call a Volkswagen dealer. Repair is free at any franchised Volkswagen dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2023-2024 Volkswagen ID.4 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Volkswagen dealer to schedule the free high-voltage-battery-cell-module replacement that fixes the battery fire risk.
- Park outside immediately after charging, and do not leave the ID.4 charging indoors overnight until the repair is complete.
- Avoid Level 3 DC chargers and limit the battery charge to 80% until the repair is complete.
- Bring the recall notice if Volkswagen mailed one, or reference recall number 25V836 when you call.
What happens at the repair
Until the recall repair is complete, park outside immediately after charging, do not leave the vehicle charging indoors overnight, do not use Level 3 DC chargers, and limit the battery charge to 80%. At the dealer, a Volkswagen technician replaces the high voltage battery cell modules as needed. Parts and labor are free under the recall. Out-of-pocket repairs already paid are handled through the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, not through a separate reimbursement program.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| December 3, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 5, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| December 5, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 5, 2025 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| February 11, 2026 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V836?
Recall 25V836 covers 629 2023-2024 Volkswagen ID.4 vehicles with high-voltage battery cell modules that contain misaligned electrodes. Per NHTSA campaign 25V836, that defect can result in a battery fire while parked or driving. Volkswagen dealers will replace high-voltage battery cell modules as necessary for free.
What should I do if my 2023-2024 Volkswagen ID.4 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific ID.4 is included in recall 25V836. If it is, contact a franchised Volkswagen dealer to schedule the high-voltage battery module inspection and replacement as necessary. Until the repair is complete, park outside after charging and follow Volkswagen's charging limits.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires Volkswagen to perform the recall repair at no cost. For recall 25V836, a franchised Volkswagen dealer will replace high-voltage battery cell modules as necessary, free of charge.
Is it safe to charge or park my Volkswagen ID.4 indoors?
Follow Volkswagen's parking and charging instructions until the repair is complete. Owners are advised to park outside immediately after charging, avoid leaving the vehicle charging indoors overnight, avoid Level 3 DC chargers, and limit the battery charge to 80%. Per NHTSA campaign 25V836, the fire risk applies while parked or driving.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V836000 |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen customer service | 1-800-893-5298 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V836 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V836000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notice (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Remedy Instructions (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →