NHTSA recall 26V-028 (26V028000)
electrical system recall reported January 21, 2026 - about 670 vehicles affected.
NHTSA marks this campaign PARK OUTSIDE.
Park outdoors, away from buildings - the defect carries a fire risk even while parked. Contact your dealer immediately; the repair is free.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 26V028000
- Also written as
- 26V-028
- Manufacturer number
- 93EW
- Reported
- January 21, 2026
- Vehicles affected
- ~670
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. The high voltage (HV) battery cell modules may contain misaligned electrodes that can result in a battery fire.
Why it is dangerous
A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Owners are advised to park outside immediately after charging and not leave their vehicles charging indoors overnight until the recall repair is complete. Also, owners are advised not to use Level 3 DC chargers and to limit the maximum charge of the battery to 80% until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery cell modules as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 18, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93EW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 23, 2026.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 26V-028 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.