OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN FILE
NHTSA campaign 26V028000
NHTSA campaign 26V028000 covers 2 published year-and-model reports from 1 makes in this index and lists 670 potentially affected units campaign-wide. VIN eligibility must be checked separately.
Report received January 21, 2026 · Snapshot September 21, 2026
NHTSA records include a Park Outside advisory for at least one campaign associated with campaign 26V028000. Open the campaign and verify the VIN before operating or parking the vehicle.
01 / DEFECT RECORD
What NHTSA campaign 26V028000 says
Defect summary
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.
Consequence summary
A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
02 / CORRECTIVE ACTION
Remedy for NHTSA campaign 26V028000
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.
- Owner notification
- March 18, 2026
- Filing manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Component groups
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
03 / PUBLISHED VEHICLES