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VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 — recall

Automotive · Canada · 2026-01-21

Volkswagen ID.4 high-voltage battery module cells may be improperly manufactured

Country	Canada
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-01-21
Manufacturer	VOLKSWAGEN
Models affected	ID.4
Model year	2023 2024 2025
Units affected	8526
Defect	On certain vehicles, the cells inside the high-voltage battery module(s) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the battery could overheat._x000D_ A battery that overheats can create a fire risk.
Component	High Voltage
Remedy	Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the high-voltage battery. The dealer will update the self-discharge detection (SDD) software and, if necessary, replace high-voltage battery module(s).
Recall number	2026-017
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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