“Volkswagen to Remotely Cap ID.4 Charging at 80% in Battery Fire Recall Fix” — what this page in the network covers. Volkswagen is rolling out an over-the-air software update that will remotely limit the maximum charge level on certain ID.4 electric SUVs to 80 percent, part of the automaker’s response to a safety recall linked to battery fire risks. The update, which does not require a dealership visit, will be pushed to affected vehicles in the coming weeks and will remain in place until a permanent hardware remedy is available.
Owners will still be able to charge normally up to that 80 percent cap, but the restriction is designed to reduce stress on battery cells and lower the chance of thermal incidents while parked or charging. Volkswagen has not disclosed the exact number of vehicles impacted, but the recall covers ID.4 models from the 2023 and 2024 model years. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.