Volkswagen has recalled 22,524 ID.4 crossovers in the United States because high-voltage batteries can overheat and catch fire during charging. The recall covers 2023 through 2026 ID.4 models built between Jan. 1, 2023, and Feb. 1, 2025.
Volkswagen filed the recall, campaign number 26V630, with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration around the end of September 2026.
What Happened In The ID.4 Battery Fire Recall
More than 20 thermal incidents in the United States are tied to SK Battery America packs, with cases dating back to late 2024. Volkswagen has not identified why the batteries are overheating, and the cause remains unknown.
Until a permanent repair is developed, Volkswagen is requiring owners to keep their battery charging at or below 80% capacity. Vehicles with onboard connectivity will get an over-the-air software update that automatically caps charging at that level. Cars without connectivity will instead receive a warning sticker placed on the dashboard, Motor1 reported.
What It Means For ID.4 Owners
Owners do not need to stop driving the car. Volkswagen has not issued a parking advisory, only a charging one.
Volkswagen will mail owner notification letters by late November or early December 2026. A second round of letters will follow once an actual remedy exists. No repair timeline has been set.
Earlier recall campaigns, numbered 25V836 and 26V030, already cover roughly 44,000 2023 through 2025 ID.4s with SK-built packs. Those also carry fire-risk warnings and charge limits.
What’s Next
Owners should expect notification letters by late November or early December 2026 and cap charging at 80% until then. A second letter will follow once a permanent fix is ready. Shoppers eyeing a used ID.4 built in the affected window should ask a dealer whether the vehicle’s VIN falls under campaign 26V630 before signing anything.
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