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2026 Volkswagen ID.4 problems & recalls

NHTSA has issued 2 recalls covering the 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 and owners have filed 1 complaint.

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Recalls (2)

Oct 1, 2026#26V630000

Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2026 ID.4 vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail and lead to a vehicle fire.

Risk: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

Fix: Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. The remedy is currently under development. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed November 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93EX. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 6, 2026.

Dec 4, 2025#25V835000⚠ Do not drive

Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2026 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, and ID.4 vehicles. The incorrect wheel bolts may have been installed during vehicle manufacturing.

Risk: Incorrect wheel bolts can allow a wheel to detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. Dealers will inspect and replace the wheel bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 44BW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 5, 2025.

Owner complaints (1)

What owners reported to NHTSA, by component. One complaint can name several components.

  • Unknown or other1

Recent owner reports

Oct 29, 2026Unknown or other

The trunk cover has raw, unsealed fiberglass on the underside that cuts into your hands. You can see it glittering. The dealership checked spare parts for me and all of the ones available have this same problem so until a recall is issued there's no other resolution.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall and complaint records, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are owner reports and are not verified by NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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