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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
Units affected	136
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, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.
Component	High Voltage
Remedy	To reduce the safety risk, Volkswagen advises that you should set the maximum charge setting of your vehicle at 80%, that you shouldn't use level 3 quick charging and that you should park your vehicle outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed. Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the high-voltage battery module(s).
Recall number	2026-018
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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