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Volkswagen to recall over 44,000 US vehicles over battery fire risk, NHTSA says
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on January 27, 2026
1 min readLast updated: January 27, 2026
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Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on January 27, 2026
1 min readLast updated: January 27, 2026
Volkswagen is recalling 44,551 ID.4 vehicles in the US due to potential battery fire risks. The recall affects models from 2023 to 2025, with free software updates and battery replacements offered.
Jan 27 (Reuters) - German automaker Volkswagen will recall 44,551 ID.4 electric vehicles in the U.S. in two separate recalls tied to potential battery-related fire risks, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Tuesday.
In the larger recall, involving 43,881 vehicles from model years 2023–2025, the high‑voltage battery may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire, NHTSA said.
Dealers will update the battery software and replace the battery pack if needed, free of charge, the agency said.
Separately, Volkswagen is recalling 670 ID.4 vehicles from model years 2023-2024, citing the risk of a battery fire due to misaligned electrodes in certain high‑voltage battery cell modules.
(Reporting by Bipasha Dey in Bengaluru; Editing by Sonia Cheema and Rashmi Aich)
A vehicle recall is a request by a manufacturer to return a vehicle to the dealership for repairs due to safety concerns or defects.
Battery fire risk refers to the potential for a battery to overheat or malfunction, which can lead to fires, especially in electric vehicles.
A high-voltage battery is a type of battery used in electric vehicles that operates at a higher voltage than standard batteries, allowing for greater energy storage and efficiency.
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