VW's battery recall affects 72,700 EVs

Volkswagen is recalling nearly 72,700 electric vehicles worldwide, including 10,000 in Germany, due to faulty high-voltage battery cells that risk overheating and fire. Affected models include the VW ID.3, ID.4, ID.7, ID. Buzz, and Cupra Born produced between 2022 and 2025; a temporary charge limit of 80% will be enforced via over-the-air update until repairs are completed.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Electric Vehicles, and 8 sources have reported it between 7 Oct 2026 and 24 Oct 2026.