From Motor1 · Brian Potter · · 1m 10s
Volkswagen Recalls 22,524 ID.4s
Volkswagen recalls 22,524 ID.4s after battery fires remain unexplained.
In brief
Volkswagen recalls 22,524 ID.4s after battery fires remain unexplained. Volkswagen recalls 22,524 US ID.4s due to unexplained battery fire risks, requiring 80% charging limit until fix. Originally reported by Motor1.
Recall Details
Volkswagen recalls 22,524 id four vehicles in the united states due to unexplained battery fire risks.
Affected Models
Owners of 2023 through 2026 id four models built between january 1, 2023, and february 1, 2025, must cap charging at 80 percent.
Root Cause Unknown
Volkswagen has not found the root cause of battery fires despite reports of more than twenty thermal incidents tied to sk battery america packs.
Temporary Fix
Vehicles with connectivity receive software update limiting charging to 80 percent; others get manual 80 percent charging reminder sticker.
Investigation Status
Volkswagen and sk battery america are working on a clean date to resolve the defect before a permanent fix is developed.
Next Steps
Volkswagen will mail owner notification letters by late november or early december 2026 with a second round following once a fix is confirmed.
What matters most
Volkswagen recalls 22,524 US ID.4s due to unexplained battery fire risks, requiring 80% charging limit until fix.
