Volkswagen Group has issued multiple recalls involving the high-voltage batteries in about 85,400 electric vehicles worldwide. The affected models include the Volkswagen ID.3, ID.4, ID.7, ID. Buzz, the Audi Q4 e-tron, and the Cupra Born. The recalls focus on potential battery issues that could lead to overheating under certain conditions.
Recall Details and Affected Models
The latest recall targets the Audi Q4 e-tron, with production dates from November 2023 to June 2025. This campaign alone covers 12,734 vehicles, adding to three previous recalls impacting 72,668 Volkswagen and Cupra cars built between July 2022 and June 2025. Together, these recalls cover six MEB platform electric vehicles. In the U.S., about 9,048 Audi Q4 e-trons are included.
Battery Safety Measures and Repairs
The problem centers on battery components that might not meet specifications, increasing the risk of overheating and, in the worst case, battery fires. Such fires are dangerous because they can self-sustain without oxygen and may spread quickly through adjacent cells.
Until repairs are made, affected owners are instructed not to charge their vehicles above 80% state of charge. Volkswagen and Cupra owners will first receive warning stickers as reminders. Dealers will then update the vehicle software to monitor the battery closely and provide early warnings of any issues.
Should further inspection reveal battery faults, repairs could involve replacing individual battery modules or the entire battery pack. Audi’s process starts with a battery data check at authorized service centers to decide whether the 80% charging limit remains or can be removed. Audi has said the final repair solution is still in development.
Despite these concerns, all brands allow direct current fast charging during the charging limit period. Workshop inspections are expected to be quick, often under an hour. So far, no injuries related to the battery issue have been reported, though some property damage cases have occurred.
Source: autoevolution.com