In Pictures: Volkswagen Limits ID.4 Charging to 80% Via Remote Recall Fix to Prevent Battery Fire Risk

VW's remote recall remedy targets ID.4 charging behavior linked to a potential fire risk.

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The recall affects 22,524 ID.4 SUVs in the U.S. across model years 2023 to 2026.

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Owners have until October 21 to opt out of the 80% charging cap, Volkswagen says.

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Volkswagen says it has not yet identified the root cause of the charging issue.

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A permanent fix for the recalled ID.4 vehicles is still pending, according to the automaker.

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The recall also covers several thousand additional VW Group EVs in other markets.

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Until a remedy is available, affected ID.4s will charge only to 80% by default.

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The charging cap is intended to reduce battery stress and lower the fire risk.

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Volkswagen's over-the-air remedy reflects the growing use of remote recalls for EV software issues.

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