Thousands of Volkswagen vehicles face recall over battery fault

Volkswagen is set to recall several thousand vehicles in Germany due to faulty high-voltage batteries, according to a statement from the company. The issue came to light after internal quality checks revealed that specific high-voltage battery cells in certain ID family vehicles did not meet the required standards. These defects were traced back to the production processes of suppliers and were limited to a particular manufacturing period between 2023 and 2025.

The affected models include the VW ID.3, ID.4, ID.7, and ID. Buzz, as well as the Cupra Born. While the exact number of vehicles impacted worldwide remains unknown, more than 22,000 ID.4 vehicles are already subject to a recall in the United States, as confirmed by regulatory authorities. Volkswagen has emphasized that the potential consequences of this battery fault could include heightened thermal stress and, in extreme situations, a fire.

The company is working closely with relevant authorities to roll out the recall measures promptly across Germany and other markets. Currently, these recall actions are not listed in the German Federal Motor Transport Authority's database.