Volkswagen recalls 2023 ID.4 vehicles with a potential short circuit risk that could cause fire or crash. Owners must park away from structures until repairs are done.
A short circuit may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. A short circuit also increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2023 ID.4 electric vehicles due to a risk of short circuits that could cause vehicle fires or crashes. This issue affects the 12-volt battery charging cable near the steering column. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81582-volkswagen-id-4-2023-electrical-system-recall-risk-of-fire.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81582-volkswagen-id-4-2023-electrical-system-recall-risk-of-fire · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V956000
“Volkswagen ID.4 (2023) Electrical System Recall: Risk of Fire and Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81582-volkswagen-id-4-2023-electrical-system-recall-risk-of-fire. Based on NHTSA recall 22V956000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V956000).
The 12-volt battery charging cable can contact the steering column shaft, causing insulation to wear. This may lead to a short circuit, increasing the risk of fire or a crash.
Owners of 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 rear-wheel drive vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers are at risk if the short circuit occurs.
Check for 2023 ID.4 rear-wheel drive vehicles. The recall applies to vehicles with the 12-volt battery charging cable near the steering column.
Park your vehicle outside and away from buildings until the repair is completed.
Call 1-800-893-5298 to get repair instructions or confirm your vehicle is affected.
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect the 12-Volt battery charging cable and repair or replace it, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 27, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97HA.
The 12-volt battery charging cable may contact the steering column shaft, causing insulation to wear and potentially leading to a short circuit.
This recall applies to 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 rear-wheel drive vehicles with the 12-volt battery charging cable near the steering column.
Park your vehicle away from structures until the repair is done. Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the charging cable for free.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Volkswagen to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V956000 — Volkswagen Volkswagen Hello, I own a Volkswagen that is covered by recall 22V956000 from Volkswagen. The official recall notice states: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect the 12-Volt battery charging cable and repair or replace it, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 27, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97HA. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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