Volkswagen recalls more than 40K SUVs over battery fire risk
FILE-A Volkswagen logo is displayed on a used vehicle for sale at a dealership on November 11, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Photo by Kevin Carter/Getty Images)
Volkswagen is recalling 43,881 SUVs because of the risk that the high-voltage battery could overheat and lead to a fire.
Which Volkswagen cars are being recalled?
Why you should care:
The vehicle recall affects Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUVs from the 2023 to 2025 model years.
FOX Business reported, citing the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, that an extra 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 electrodes that can result in a battery fire.
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NHTSA officials noted that owners of the 670 vehicles are being informed to park outside immediately after charging. They should also avoid leaving their SUVs charging indoors overnight until the recall repair is done.
And owners of the recalled SUVs should not use Level 3 DC chargers and reduce the maximum charge of the battery to 80% until a remedy for the vehicles has been completed.
Are repairs available for the recalled SUVs?
What you can do:
Owners of the more than 40,000 SUVs can take their vehicle to their local dealership for an update to the high-voltage battery software and replacement of the high-voltage battery, if needed, for free.
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Furthermore, staff at your local dealership will also replace the high-voltage battery cell modules if needed for the 670 impacted cars. FOX Business reported that for both recalls, car owners will receive letters in the mail beginning in March, but they can also call Volkswagen customer service for more information about the recall.
The Source: Information for this story was provided by FOX Business, which references the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration about the recall. This story was reported from Washington, D.C.