Volkswagen ID.4 electrical system recall (2023) - NHTSA 22V956000

Volkswagen ID.4 · Model years 2023 · Updated 2026-06-05

Manufacturer
Volkswagen
Model
ID.4
Years affected
2023
Risk type
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Issue
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 ID4 rear-wheel drive vehicles. The 12-Volt battery charging cable may contact the steering column shaft and cause the cable insulation to wear, possibly resulting in a short circuit.

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