Volkswagen has announced a recall of 22,524 units of its ID.4 electric vehicles from the 2023 to 2026 model years sold in the United States. The recall is due to a potential safety issue with the high-voltage battery, which could lead to a condition called thermal runaway—a situation where the battery overheats and may catch fire—if the vehicle is charged beyond 80%. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has been informed of the issue, and affected vehicle owners are being advised to limit charging to 80% until a solution is available. Volkswagen has not yet identified the exact cause of the problem and has not confirmed that all affected vehicles have the same defect or that all batteries are at risk. The first letters informing owners of the recall are expected to be sent starting November 27, 2026. A repair solution is not yet available, and owners will need to wait before their vehicles can be fixed and used normally. This recall follows a previous campaign that affected nearly 100,000 electric vehicles from the Volkswagen group worldwide, including about 75,000 ID models and nearly 20,000 Cupra Born models. In that case, some battery modules did not meet specifications, which could cause a reduction in driving range and a risk of fire. Volkswagen is now seeking clarification from SK Battery America, its battery cell supplier, about production details and the date from which potentially defective cells might have been corrected. The exact origin of the current issue remains under investigation. Volkswagen has reported 22 incidents in the United States related to this issue, though these do not necessarily indicate fires caused by the identified defect. Owners are advised to check their vehicle's VIN number in the official NHTSA database or contact Volkswagen directly to determine if their vehicle is affected. The recall does not automatically apply to all ID.4 models from the specified years; a vehicle inspection will be necessary to confirm if the car is indeed affected.