Volkswagen ID. Buzz recalls

9 official safety recalls for the Volkswagen ID. Buzz from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

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:

  1. High-voltage battery cells may self-discharge

    Reported March 12, 2026Model years 2022–2024DVSA 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%.

  2. 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.

  3. Air-conditioning bracket may damage side airbag

    Reported December 16, 2025Model years 2025DVSA recall R/2025/55117 vehicles affected

    A sharp-edged bracket could damage the side airbag when it deploys in a crash, affecting its function. The bracket will be replaced with one without sharp edges.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Bracket for air conditioning rear
    Defect
    On affected vehicles brackets with sharp edges were fitted to the rear air conditioning block. In the event of an accident when the side airbags are triggered there is a risk of damage from the sharp edges which could significantly affect the function of the airbag.
    Remedy
    Replace the bracket for one without sharp edges.

  4. Passenger airbag may provide reduced protection or burst

    Reported June 9, 2025Model years 2022–2025DVSA recall R/2025/2082,067 vehicles affected

    The passenger airbag may provide reduced protection or its gas generator housing may burst during deployment, releasing parts that could seriously or fatally injure occupants. The passenger airbag must be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Replace front passenger airbag
    Defect
    The front passenger airbag may be faulty. In the event of an accident-related deployment the front passenger airbag may have a reduced protective effect also the gas generator housing may burst and components of the gas generator housing may come loose and cause serious or deadly injuries to vehicle occupants.
    Remedy
    The passenger airbag must be replaced.

  5. Third-row bench may allow three passengers with two seat belts

    Reported May 15, 2025Model years 2025NHTSA campaign 25V2690005,644 vehicles affected

    The third-row bench is wide enough for three people but has only two seat belts. A third passenger would not have a belt, increasing injury risk in a crash. Dealers will adjust the seat width with trim, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
    Defect
    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 ID. BUZZ vehicles. The third-row rear bench is wide enough for three passengers, but is designed for two passengers and equipped with two seat belts. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
    Consequence
    In the event that more than two passengers sit in the rear bench seat, there would not be enough seat belts, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will install trim to adjust the width of the third-row rear seats, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72LC.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1- 888-275-9171) or go to www.safercar.gov.

  6. Front axle nuts may loosen

    Reported April 10, 2025EU Safety Gate SR/01711/25

    Incorrectly fitted nuts on one side of the front axle may lose tightening force and loosen. Bolts on the ball joint or control arm may then break, creating an accident risk. The product is recalled from end users.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Injuries
    Defect
    The screw connection of the rod end and of the control arm may be defective on one side of the front axle. The nuts of the control arm may have been used to fasten the rod ends, and the nuts of the track rod may have been used to fasten the control arm. When braking or accelerating, a loss of pre-tensioning force may occur and consequently the nuts may loosen due to the lack of ribbing. Over time, bolts on the ball joint or the control arm may break off once the nuts on the control arm have loosened. This causes a risk of accident. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in 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

  7. Brake warning light may show wrong symbol or color

    Reported April 10, 2025Model years 2025NHTSA campaign 25V2330005,637 vehicles affected

    The brake system warning light may display the wrong symbol and color, failing to alert the driver to critical safety information and increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
    Defect
    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 ID. Buzz vehicles. The brake system warning light on the instrument panel display may be the incorrect symbol and color. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems" and 101, "Control and Displays."
    Consequence
    An incorrectly displayed warning light can fail to alert the driver to critical safety information, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 90A2.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1- 888-275-9171) or go to www.safercar.gov.

  8. Cargo shelf may come loose

    Reported September 16, 2024Model years 2022DVSA recall R/2024/1071 vehicle affected

    The cargo shelf may come loose and enter the passenger compartment, presenting a risk of injury. The old rack will be removed and replaced with a new one.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ID.Buzz Cargo Shelf system strength Properties
    Defect
    On affected vehicles the cargo shelf in the luggage compartment may become loose and penetrate into the passenger compartment presenting a risk of injury.
    Remedy
    Remove the old rack with a new one to be built by the shelf system manufacturer.

  9. Front track rod and wishbone connections may be incorrect

    Reported September 9, 2024Model years 2024DVSA recall R/2024/3454 vehicles affected

    A front axle track rod ball joint and wishbone connection may have been assembled incorrectly. The connections will be checked and the nuts replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Track rod ball joint and wishbone bolted connection
    Defect
    On certain vehicles there is a possibility that on one side of the front axle the bolted connection of the track rod ball joint and the wishbone were incorrectly carried out.
    Remedy
    The bolted connection of the track rod ball joint on the wheel bearing housing and the wishbone on the swivel joint will be checked and if necessary the nuts are 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.

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