Volkswagen · Canada · Crit
Volkswagen ID.4: High Voltage
Affects Volkswagen ID.4 · 2023–2025 — about 9K vehicles.
The hazard
Issue: On certain vehicles, the cells inside the high-voltage battery module(s) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the battery could overheat. Safety Risk: A battery that overheats can create a fire risk. Corrective Actions: Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the high-voltage battery. The dealer will update the self-discharge detection (SDD) software and, if necessary, replace high-voltage battery module(s).
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational