NHTSA Recall 26V030000: Volkswagen ID.4 Battery Fire Risk
A plain-language breakdown of NHTSA recall 26V030000 — the Volkswagen ID.4 high-voltage battery module defect that can overheat and cause a fire, plus your California lemon law rights.
Recall 26V030000 at a glance
- NHTSA campaign number
- 26V030000
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- Volkswagen ID.4
- Model years
- 2023–2025
- Units recalled
- 43,881
- Component
- High-voltage battery — cell modules (SK Battery)
- Risk
- Battery overheating and fire risk
- Owner letters mailing
- March 20, 2026
Safety notice: Battery overheating and fire risk. Follow the manufacturer's interim guidance below until the recall repair is completed.
What the recall covers
Recall 26V030000 (Volkswagen reference 93EA) covers 43,881 model year 2023–2025 Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUVs. Shifted electrode conditions in high-voltage battery cell modules supplied by SK Battery America can cause self-discharge and overheating, and a defective module may overheat enough to increase the risk of a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will perform a battery health check, install updated battery management (SDD) software, and replace affected high-voltage battery cell modules as needed, free of charge. Owners were notified starting around March 20, 2026.
What owners should do now
- Until the repair is complete, avoid parking indoors or near structures, per Volkswagen's guidance.
- Watch for your Volkswagen owner-notification letter and schedule the free inspection/repair.
- Confirm whether your specific VIN is affected.
- Keep your recall letter and every repair order.
- If the battery problem persists after service, document it and save the paperwork.
How to check your VIN
Confirm whether a specific vehicle is included by entering the 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or vw.com. Inclusion is VIN-specific, not just by model and year.
Volkswagen customer care: 800-893-5298 (VW recall reference 93EA). NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline: 888-327-4236.
When this recall can become a California lemon law claim
A recall is not automatically a lemon — it is the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and offering a free fix. Your Volkswagen may qualify under California's Lemon Law if the recall repair is significantly delayed, doesn't resolve the problem, or your vehicle has other unrepaired warranty defects. In those cases you may be entitled to a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement, with the manufacturer paying your attorney fees. For the full breakdown, see the guides below.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What vehicles does recall 26V030000 cover?
Recall 26V030000 (VW reference 93EA) covers 43,881 model year 2023–2025 Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUVs whose high-voltage battery cell modules can overheat and increase fire risk.
How do I know if my VIN is included in 26V030000?
Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or vw.com, or call Volkswagen at 800-893-5298. Inclusion depends on the specific VIN.
Could the ID.4 battery recall make my EV a California lemon?
Not automatically. But a high-voltage battery fire risk is a serious safety defect, and if the repair is delayed, doesn't resolve the problem, or your ID.4 has other unrepaired warranty defects, you may have a California lemon law claim — potentially a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement, with the manufacturer paying your attorney fees.
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Recall details are summarized from public NHTSA data and are subject to change; confirm current information at nhtsa.gov/recalls. This page is general information, not legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every case is different; for advice about your situation, consult a licensed attorney.