Volkswagen ID.4 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.4, 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.4 recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 5
- 2021 to 2026
- Latest recall
- 14 October 2026
- R/2026/398
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Volkswagen ID.4 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.
93MV - Charging restricted to 80% — with workshop
R/2026/398, launched 14 October 2026. Also covers the 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: As part of the workshop visit an ODIS diagnostic log is created that includes information on the condition and functionality of the high voltage battery. Based on this data a check of the battery status is undertaken. If the analysis shows that the high-voltage battery is not abnormal the currently valid charging restriction to 80 % is lifted after successful evaluation of the data. This has the prerequisite that the ODIS diagnostic log be fully uploaded. However if irregularities are found on the high-voltage battery the charging restriction remains in place until replacement of the affected battery modules. In this case check whether the required warning stickers are already attached to the instrument panel and the charging socket. If the warning stickers are not there these must be attached to the vehicle according to the work instruction. 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. To increase safety where technically possible the maximum available charging capacity of the vehicle has already been temporarily restricted to 80 % on the system side. Taking these requirements into account the vehicle can continue to be used. Maintaining the charging restriction and attaching the warning stickers are important prerequisites in order to minimise possible risks until the final check of the high-voltage battery.
93MF - Charging restricted to 80%
R/2026/397, launched 14 October 2026. Also covers the ID Buzz, ID Buzz Cargo, ID.3, 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.
Exterior door handle software update
R/2025/516, launched 15 November 2025. Also covers the ID.5, ID.7
Defect: On affected vehicles there is a possibility a door may open unexpectedly.
Remedy: Update the software on the door handle control units so a message is displayed in the event of malfunction.
Backrest bolted connection
R/2024/221, launched 22 May 2024. Also covers the ID.7
Defect: On VW ID.4 and ID.7 vehicles of a limited production period the bolted connection of the front seats between backrest and seat pan may be incorrect. The restraint effect of the seat may be insufficient in the event of an accident. There is therefore an increased risk for occupants.
Remedy: On affected vehicles the bolts on both front seat backrests must be replaced.
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.3
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.4, 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.