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Automotive · European Union · 2026-04-03

Origin: Germany

Volkswagen passenger car/van: High-voltage battery modules may overheat during charging, fire risk

Country	European Union
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-04-03
Country of origin	Germany
Manufacturer	VW
Models affected	ID. BUZZ, ID.3, ID.4, ID.5, ID.BUZZ CARGO
Defect	The high-voltage battery’s cell modules could overheat during charging. This may lead to fire.
Remedy	Recall of the product from end users.
Recall number	SR/00953/26
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	UNECE regulations, EU type-approval · Full guide →

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