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

Volkswagen told certain ID.4 drivers to limit charging to 80% as part of a recall by October 21. Unless drivers opt out, VW will automatically “apply a temporary vehicle setting” remotely.

Volkswagen sets ID.4 charge limit for certain ID.4 drivers

Earlier this month, Volkswagen issued a recall impacting 22,524 ID.4 electric SUVs model years 2023 to 2026.

In a letter sent to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on October 6, Volkswagen urged owners to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until a fix is ready.

Although the root cause is still unknown, Volkswagen said that “certain charging profiles combined with a state of charge over 80% may trigger thermal propagation,” or a fire within the battery.

In an email sent to owners with vehicles included in the recall, Volkswagen said that unless they opt out by October 21, it “intends to apply a temporary vehicle setting that limits charging to 80%.” The update will be done remotely and reflected in the mobile app on or about October 27, 2026.

You can accept or decline the change in the myVW app by selecting Accept Setting or Decline Setting by October 21. It will be shown as a 93EX High-Voltage Battery Settings notification.

Several ID.4 owners are already receiving the update. The recall follows a field study as part of an ongoing review of Volkswagen vehicles not included in previous battery recalls.

Volkswagen Group’s Product Safety Committee requested “additional clarifications” from the battery cell supplier, SK Battery America, about production and a potential clean date.

In the US, the company said it had received 22 claims between January 18, 2024, and August 07, 2026.

Volkswagen is still working on a remedy. Letters informing owners of the safety risks are expected to be mailed out on November 27, 2026. Once a fix is available, VW will send additional letters.

Owners can contact Volkswagen’s customer service at 1-800-893-5298 with questions or concerns. VW’s recall number is 93EX.

You can also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit NHTSA.gov for more information. The NHTSA campaign number is 26V630.

Volkswagen’s recall extends beyond the US market. A company spokesperson told the German newspaper Handelsblatt that “several thousand” Volkswagen Group EVs are affected, including the ID.3, ID.4, ID.7, ID. Buzz, and the Cupra Born.