Recall 26V030 affects 43,881 2023-2025 Volkswagen ID.4 SUVs for high-voltage battery overheating. Repair is free at any franchised Volkswagen dealer.
Volkswagen is recalling 43,881 2023-2025 ID.4 vehicles because the high-voltage battery can overheat. An overheated high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire, and the Volkswagen dealer repair will be free once Volkswagen makes the remedy available.
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What's wrong?
The high-voltage battery in a 2023-2025 Volkswagen ID.4 stores the power that drives the electric motor. Its battery management controller watches battery behavior and helps the vehicle manage charging, range, and performance. On included ID.4 vehicles, that controller does not have Volkswagen's Self-Discharge Detection software, which is designed to flag abnormal battery behavior.
Volkswagen and its battery supplier have not identified a single clear root cause for every event. Their analysis found supplier-side battery module deviations that can lead to self-discharge, which means a cell loses charge internally instead of holding it for driving. That abnormal behavior can cause the high-voltage battery to overheat.
Drivers can notice reduced driving range or reduced performance if the condition is present. Those changes are the warning signs Volkswagen identified for this recall. If they appear, the vehicle should be diagnosed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer.
Who's affected?
Spans three ID.4 model years, all tied to the same HV Battery Management Controller software for the high-voltage traction battery.
| 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 | high-voltage traction battery |
|---|---|
| 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 | high-voltage traction battery |
| 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 | high-voltage traction battery |
| Units affected | 43,881 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 3 field incidents to date. |
Year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
An overheating high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire. A drop in range or performance is a reason to have the vehicle checked by an authorized Volkswagen dealer and schedule the recall work. Repair will be free at any franchised Volkswagen dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2023-2025 Volkswagen ID.4 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Volkswagen dealer after your VIN is confirmed and ask about the free high-voltage battery software update and battery replacement if needed.
- Bring the owner letter if Volkswagen mailed one. If not, reference recall number 26V030 and Volkswagen recall 93EA when you call.
- Ask Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 if you need help finding a dealer or confirming repair instructions.
- Avoid charging or driving the vehicle if you see battery warnings, smell smoke, or notice signs of overheating before the dealer checks it.
What happens at the repair
Volkswagen has identified the dealer remedy, but this section does not show the final repair as open yet. Once available, a Volkswagen technician will update the high-voltage battery software and replace the high-voltage battery if inspection or diagnostics show it is needed. The final dealer repair will be free under the recall. Volkswagen is not offering a separate reimbursement program because the recalled ID.4 vehicles are within the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Period. Prior out-of-pocket repairs are handled through that warranty coverage, not a separate recall reimbursement plan.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| January 21, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| January 23, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
| January 23, 2026 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| March 18, 2026 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V030?
Recall 26V030 covers 43,881 2023-2025 Volkswagen ID.4 vehicles with a high-voltage battery overheating risk. An overheated battery increases fire risk. Volkswagen dealers will update the high-voltage battery software and replace the high-voltage battery as necessary, free of charge.
What should I do if my 2023-2025 Volkswagen ID.4 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific ID.4 is included in recall 26V030. If it is, contact a franchised Volkswagen dealer to schedule the high-voltage battery software update. Reference Volkswagen recall number 93EA when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires Volkswagen to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 26V030, a franchised Volkswagen dealer will update the high-voltage battery software and replace the high-voltage battery as necessary, free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. Volkswagen reported that the high-voltage battery in affected 2023-2025 ID.4 vehicles can overheat, and an overheated high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire. Confirm your VIN, then arrange the free dealer repair if your vehicle is included.
When were owners notified about recall 26V030?
Volkswagen mailed owner notification letters on March 18, 2026. If you bought the ID.4 used or never received a letter, the VIN still decides whether the recall applies. Check your VIN and call a franchised Volkswagen dealer with recall number 93EA.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V030000 |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen customer service | 1-800-893-5298 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V030 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V030000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notice (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (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 →