Volkswagen battery recall hits 85,402 EVs globally as Audi Q4 E-Tron models added to affected list
By Eve
Volkswagen Group has expanded its battery recall to 85,402 electric vehicles worldwide, now including 12,734 Audi Q4 E-Tron and Q4 Sportback E-Tron models (9,048 in the US). The recall, under investigation by Germany's KBA, affects ID.3, ID.4, ID.7, ID. Buzz and Cupra Born models produced between 2022 and 2025, with owners instructed to limit charging to 80% capacity due to overheating and fire risk. The initial US recall filed with NHTSA on 23 October covered 22,524 ID.4 SUVs from model years 2023 to 2026.
Why it matters
Fleet operators and charge point operators managing VW Group EVs must accommodate the 80% charging cap, potentially affecting utilisation rates and customer expectations at public charging sites. The scale of the recall, spanning multiple models and markets, may influence procurement decisions for organisations evaluating VW Group vehicles for fleet electrification.
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- Original title
- “Volkswagen’s EV battery recall reaches over 85,000, with Audi now included”
- Published
- 28 October 2026
- Updated
- 29 October 2026
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- evchargingstations.com
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- Electric Vehicles
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- Volkswagen · Audi
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