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Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.7 recalled over a fire risk
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.
Check your product
Only vehicles within the listed VIN ranges or build dates are covered. A franchised dealer can confirm from your VIN.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
ID.4
- Build datesThe build or first registration date is on the V5C.
- 15/01/2024 – 17/09/2024
- Manufacturer referenceThe manufacturer’s own campaign number. Quote it to the dealer.
- 93MV
ID.7
- Build dates
- 18/09/2023 – 27/06/2025
- Manufacturer reference
- 93MV
What to do now
This recall is about a fire risk.
- Check whether your vehicle is affected using its registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer.
- Contact a franchised dealer to book the free repair.
- Keep the manufacturer’s recall letter if you receive one, and update your address on the V5C so future letters reach you.
Why it matters. Vehicle fires can start while driving or parked. Some manufacturers advise parking outside until the repair is done.
Repairs and costs
Manufacturers contact registered keepers using DVLA records, but letters can go astray. You can book the free repair yourself once you know your vehicle is affected.
The DVSA monitors recalls and can be contacted if a manufacturer or dealer does not act.
From the official notice
Published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (R/2026/398). Quoted as issued.
Summary
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.
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.
Models
ID.4, ID.7
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Questions
Why are Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.7 being recalled?
This recall is about a fire risk. Vehicle fires can start while driving or parked. Some manufacturers advise parking outside until the repair is done.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker or ask a franchised dealer, who can check your VIN against the manufacturer’s campaign. The VIN ranges and build dates published by the DVSA are listed on this page.
What should I do now?
Check whether your vehicle is affected using its registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer. Contact a franchised dealer to book the free repair.
Will the repair cost anything?
Manufacturers contact registered keepers using DVLA records, but letters can go astray. You can book the free repair yourself once you know your vehicle is affected. The DVSA monitors recalls and can be contacted if a manufacturer or dealer does not act.