2023-2025 Volkswagen ID.4 High-Voltage Battery Recall (26V030)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 43,881 vehicles · Reported January 21, 2026
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling 43,881 2023-2025 Volkswagen ID.4 vehicles. 4 vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat. A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 26V030 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V030000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 93EA |
| Date reported to NHTSA | January 21, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Vehicles | 2023-2025 Volkswagen ID.4 |
| Units affected | 43,881 |
| Component | Electrical System > Propulsion System > Traction Battery |
| Safety risk | A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2023-2025 Volkswagen ID.4 in recall 26V030?
4 vehicles.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 ID.4 vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat.
Is it safe to drive a 2023-2025 ID.4 with recall 26V030?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the traction battery.
Which vehicles are included in recall 26V030?
Recall 26V030 covers 43,881 vehicles: 2023-2025 Volkswagen ID.4.
NHTSA lists 43,881 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-2025 | Volkswagen | ID.4 |
What is the fix for the ID.4 high-voltage battery recall?
Yes. Dealers will update the high-voltage battery software, and replace the high-voltage battery, as necessary, free of charge.
Dealers will update the high-voltage battery software, and replace the high-voltage battery, 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 93EA. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 23, 2026.
When was recall 26V030 announced?
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported recall 26V030 to NHTSA on January 21, 2026. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as March 18, 2026.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| April 10, 2025 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| January 21, 2026 | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 26V030000. |
| March 18, 2026 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 8 months ago. If your ID.4 was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my ID.4 is part of recall 26V030?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V030 is open on your ID.4, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 26V030000 is open on your ID.4, it will be listed there, along with Volkswagen recall number 93EA. You can also ask any Volkswagen dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.
What should ID.4 owners do about recall 26V030?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 26V030000 applies to your ID.4.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Volkswagen dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Keep a simple log of any traction battery symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are ID.4 owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 534 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 266 of them about the ev and hybrid battery.
Since recall 26V030 was reported on January 21, 2026, owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA about the ev and hybrid battery on these vehicles. 16 of them (25%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the ev and hybrid battery and were received on or after January 21, 2026, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related ev and hybrid battery issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 534 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 266 of them involve the ev and hybrid battery. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2023 Volkswagen ID.4: 459 complaints in total, 225 about the ev and hybrid battery
- 2024 Volkswagen ID.4: 48 complaints in total, 27 about the ev and hybrid battery
- 2025 Volkswagen ID.4: 27 complaints in total, 14 about the ev and hybrid battery
A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):
This vehicle was purchased new on May 23, 2025. On several occasions it has left us 'stranded' due to electrical failures.
2025 Volkswagen ID.4 owner, NV, NHTSA complaint 11679521, filed August 9, 2025
While driving slowly in B mode, I began pulling into a parking space in Home Depot parking lot next to a planter, keeping my foot on the brake pedal. Suddenly, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated, surged over the tire stop, crossed a raised concrete center walkway, and continued over the planter on the opposite side.
2025 Volkswagen ID.4 owner, NV, NHTSA complaint 11689963, filed September 26, 2025
While driving the instrument panel reboots and or just goes blank, leaving the vehicle without any display. This will happen multiple times per week and has happened since I purchased the vehicle. I have reported this to the dealer without any solution.
2025 Volkswagen ID.4 owner, NY, NHTSA complaint 11696196, filed October 28, 2025
Can recall 26V030 make my ID.4 a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Owners often ask whether this traction battery recall means their ID.4 qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Battery and electric drive repairs are among the slowest repairs in the industry. A 2023-2025 Volkswagen ID.4 waiting on a battery module or drive unit can sit at the dealer for weeks, and every day counts toward the 30-day figure in California's lemon law presumption.
This is not the first recall for this problem. When a manufacturer has to recall the same traction battery again, that suggests the earlier fix did not work. If your 2023-2025 Volkswagen ID.4 has had this repair more than once, keep every repair order.
Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 22V162000, 25V836000.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
Recall repairs depend on parts. Owners can wait days, weeks or months, usually about one to three months in our cases, and those days count toward California's 30-day out-of-service rule.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 26V030
Did the recall 26V030 fix work?
Since recall 26V030 was reported on January 21, 2026, owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA about the ev and hybrid battery on these vehicles. 16 of them (25%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed March 18, 2026.
Is the 26V030000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my ID.4 is part of recall 26V030000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Can a battery recall reduce my EV's range?
Some battery recalls limit the state of charge or range until a module or pack is replaced. Check your owner letter for any interim limits, and keep notes if range or charging changes after the repair.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 26V030000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Volkswagen. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.