Volkswagen is recalling nearly 100,000 EVs over potential faulty battery modules

Volkswagen Group is recalling close to 100,000 electric vehicles due to a potential issue with the battery modules, including nearly 75,000 ID models.

Volkswagen recall impacts nearly 100,000 EVs globally

The Volkswagen Group is recalling a total of 94,031 EVs worldwide, including 74,579 ID models and 19,452 Cupra Borns.

According to the German motor authority KBA, 22,182 Volkswagen-brand and 5,976 Cupra-brand vehicles among the impacted vehicles are in Germany.

The recall impacts Volkswagen brand models, including the ID.3, ID.5, ID. Buzz Cargo, ID. Buzz, and ID.4 produced between June 24, 2023, and August 23, 2024. Meanwhile, the impacted Cupra Born models were built between February 27, 2022, and April 21, 2024.

According to the report, the recall is over potential faulty battery modules that can limit driving range or pose a potential fire risk.

Volkswagen will inspect the battery modules and install a software update. If needed, it will replace the individual high-voltage modules. The KBA reference number is 16271R.

The announcement comes after Volkswagen issued a recall with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in January 2026 that affected 43,881 ID. 4s from model years 2023-2025.

Volkswagen said the recall in the US was due to the battery potentially overheating, increasing the risk of a fire. It also plans to update the software on affected models, replacing the models if needed.