2023 Volkswagen Id.4 - High Voltage

Certain 2023 and 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 vehicles may have high-voltage battery modules with manufacturing defects that could cause the battery to overheat and create a fire risk, even when parked and turned off. About 272 vehicles are affected across Canada. Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and replace the battery modules at dealerships.

Recalling firm
VOLKSWAGEN
Product
Vehicles: 2023 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4, 2024 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4. System: High Voltage. Units affected: 136
Reason
Issue: 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. Safety Risk: A battery that overheats can create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off. Corrective Actions: 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....
Classification
Class I
Category
vehicle recall
Country
Canada
Agency
TC
Recall date
2026-01-21
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
Canada-wide

Official recall notice from TC

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/94c6cfc1-8462-4105-bc5f-4dc4950ae69f