Around 5000 UK electric Volkswagen Group cars capped at 80% charge over battery fire risk
By Eve
Volkswagen Group is preparing a recall of selected ID 3, ID 4, ID 7, ID Buzz and Cupra Born models built between 2022 and 2025, covering around 5000 cars in the UK out of some 85,000 worldwide, Autocar understands. The batteries come from an unnamed supplier and contain components that could overheat when charged above 80%, and an over-the-air update now limits affected cars to 80% until they are checked. Based on official WLTP figures for the ID 3, the 20% shortfall could mean between 40 and 70 miles of lost range, and VW reports no confirmed injuries but some property damage.
Why it matters
Affected drivers will have less usable range, which may raise demand for en-route and top-up charging and shorten dwell times at sites, since the cars cannot take a full charge. CPOs and fleet buyers with these models should check exposure and expect charging patterns to shift until the recall work is complete.
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- “5000 electric Volkswagens hit with 80% charge limit over fire risk”
- Published
- 6 November 2026
- Updated
- 7 November 2026
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