VW to remotely cap ID 4 charging at 80% amid battery fire recall

Volkswagen will push an over-the-air update to 2023–2026 ID 4 EVs that limits charging to 80% to reduce battery fire risk. The root cause of the fires is still unknown, and owners can opt out of the cap via the app.

• Recall covers ID 4 models from 2023 to 2026
• Charging above 80% may trigger thermal propagation in the battery
• VW has not yet identified the root cause of the fires
• Owners can disable the automatic cap in the app