Volkswagen ID.3 recalls

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

• United States: nhtsa.gov/recalls
• United Kingdom: check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk

1. Driver's seat frame screw may detach

   Reported July 27, 2026Model years 2026EU Safety Gate SR/02178/26

   A screw fastening the driver's seat frame may detach and fail to withstand crash forces, reducing the protection provided by the restraint system. The product is recalled from end users.

   Official EU Safety Gate text

   Component

   Injuries

   Defect

   A screw fastening on the driver’s seat frame may detach. In the event of an accident, the fastening may not withstand the resulting loads, which could impair the protection provided by the restraint system and increase the risk of injury. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

   Remedy

   Recall of the product from end users

   Notes

   Notified by Germany

2. High-voltage battery cells may self-discharge

   Reported March 12, 2026Model years 2022–2025DVSA recall R/2026/1509,465 vehicles affected

   A production fault may cause battery cells to self-discharge. Heavy self-discharge may illuminate yellow indicator lamps. The battery modules will be checked and replaced if necessary. The vehicle may only be charged outdoors and up to maximum 80%.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   Battery Check

   Defect

   For affected vehicles battery cells were fitted in the high-voltage battery that can demonstrate an increased self-discharge due to a production fault. In the event of heavy self-discharge the yellow indicator lamps may light up.

   Remedy

   The affected battery modules must be checked and if necessary replaced. The vehicle may only be charged outdoors and up to maximum 80%.

3. High-voltage battery module may overheat

   Reported December 29, 2025Model years 2023DVSA recall R/2026/04621 vehicles affected

   A battery module that does not meet quality standards may reduce range, switch on the yellow warning lamp or overheat, potentially causing a vehicle fire. The affected battery modules will be checked and replaced.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   Replace battery modules

   Defect

   On affected vehicles a module in the high-voltage battery may not meet the manufacturer's quality standards. This could lead to a noticeable loss of range or to the yellow warning lamp coming on. Furthermore there is a risk of overheating within the high-voltage battery. Overheating can lead to a vehicle fire with a risk of severe or deadly injuries for the vehicle occupants.

   Remedy

   Check and replace affected battery modules.

4. Front passenger airbag may not be secured

   Reported March 9, 2023Model years 2021–2022DVSA recall R/2023/07211 vehicles affected

   The front passenger airbag may not be securely bolted in place. It must be deactivated until inspected and, if necessary, secured again.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   Volkswagen AG has established that on a few ID.3 vehicles the front passenger airbag may not be securely bolted in place as intended.

   Defect

   On certain vehicles the front passenger airbag may not be securely bolted in place as intended.

   Remedy

   The front passenger airbag is to be deactivated until this recall campaign is carried out. It must then be inspected and if necessary resecured.

5. Steering rack may be missing a bearing bush

   Reported November 5, 2021Model years 2021DVSA recall R/2021/4094 vehicles affected

   A bearing bush may be missing near the steering worm gear. The steering rack will be replaced.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   POSSIBLE MISSING BEARING BUSH IN THE AREA OF THE STEERING WORM GEAR

   Defect

   Possible missing bearing bush in the area of the steering worm gear.

   Remedy

   On all affected vehicles the steering rack must be replaced

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.