Volkswagen ID.3 recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 5 safety recalls naming the Volkswagen ID.3, launched from 2021 to 2026. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
Volkswagen ID.3 recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 5
- 2021 to 2026
- Latest recall
- 14 October 2026
- R/2026/397
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Volkswagen ID.3 recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
93MF - Charging restricted to 80%
R/2026/397, launched 14 October 2026. Also covers the ID Buzz, ID Buzz Cargo, ID.4, ID.7
Defect: On vehicles of the ID. product line equipped with high-voltage batteries from a certain supplier there is a suspicion that individual components of the high-voltage battery may not meet our high quality standards. In rare cases when the high-voltage battery is at a high charge level the battery may overheat. This creates a risk of fire which could lead to severe or deadly injuries of persons within and outside of the vehicle as well as to significant material damage.
Remedy: Until the check and if necessary repair of the vehicle it is very important that the high-voltage battery only be charged to a maximum charge level of 80 %. Furthermore the warnings (stickers) included with the campaign letter must be applied to the vehicle. This measure is both for the safety of the vehicle owner and to protect any other people who use the vehicle.
Battery Check
R/2026/150, launched 12 March 2026. Also covers the ID Buzz
Defect: For affected vehicles battery cells were fitted in the high-voltage battery that can demonstrate an increased self-discharge due to a production fault. In the event of heavy self-discharge the yellow indicator lamps may light up.
Remedy: The affected battery modules must be checked and if necessary replaced. The vehicle may only be charged outdoors and up to maximum 80%.
Replace battery modules
R/2026/046, launched 29 December 2025. Also covers the ID Buzz
Defect: On affected vehicles a module in the high-voltage battery may not meet the manufacturer's quality standards. This could lead to a noticeable loss of range or to the yellow warning lamp coming on. Furthermore there is a risk of overheating within the high-voltage battery. Overheating can lead to a vehicle fire with a risk of severe or deadly injuries for the vehicle occupants.
Remedy: Check and replace affected battery modules.
Volkswagen AG has established that on a few ID.3 vehicles the front passenger airbag may not be securely bolted in place as intended.
R/2023/072, launched 9 March 2023, 11 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On certain vehicles the front passenger airbag may not be securely bolted in place as intended.
Remedy: The front passenger airbag is to be deactivated until this recall campaign is carried out. It must then be inspected and if necessary resecured.
POSSIBLE MISSING BEARING BUSH IN THE AREA OF THE STEERING WORM GEAR
R/2021/409, launched 5 November 2021, 2 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the ID.4
Defect: Possible missing bearing bush in the area of the steering worm gear.
Remedy: On all affected vehicles the steering rack must be replaced
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a Volkswagen ID.3, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a Volkswagen dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.