Volkswagen recalls nearly 100,000 electric vehicles over battery module issues
The Facts
- Volkswagen is recalling nearly 100,000 electric vehicles worldwide over battery module issues.
- The recall affects Volkswagen ID.3, ID.4, ID.5 and ID.Buzz models, along with Cupra Born vehicles.
- The vehicles involved were produced between February 2022 and August 2024.
- German authorities said the battery modules may not meet specifications and could lead to reduced driving range, warning lights, or a fire risk.
- Authorities said about 28,000 of the affected vehicles are in Germany.
- No reports of injuries or property damage had been identified by the German authority at the time of the recall notices.
- The planned remedy includes a software update, inspection of the high-voltage battery, and replacement of individual modules if necessary.
Context
What is causing the recall?
German authorities said some high-voltage battery modules do not meet technical specifications, which can trigger warning lights, reduce range, and in some cases pose a fire risk BGNES: Breaking New…,Spiegel Online,Reuters.
Which vehicles are included?
The recall covers Volkswagen ID.3, ID.4, ID.5 and ID.Buzz models, plus Cupra Born vehicles, with the affected cars built between February 2022 and August 2024 Times LIVE,T-online.de,Reuters.
How will Volkswagen fix the problem?
The notices say owners will receive a software update, the battery will be inspected, and any affected modules will be replaced if needed Times LIVE,Reuters,Olhar Digital - O f….
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