Volkswagen issues EV vehicle recall over battery issues 'which could lead to fire'

Company is contacting customers in Ireland as recall notices affects 100,000 vehicles across Europe 

Volkswagen has issued a recall of a number of EV vehicles sold in Ireland and in Europe over a battery issue that could limit driving range and in exterme cases lead to fire.

Volkswagen has issued a recall of a number of electric vehicles sold in Ireland and in Europe over a battery issue that could limit driving range and in exterme cases lead to fire.

The recall notices affect nearly 100,000 vehicles across Europe - 75,000 vehicles from Volkswagen's ID. series and nearly 20,000 Cupra Borns rolled off the line between February 2022 and August 2024. Some of the affected models include the ID.3, ID.4, ID.5 and ID.Buzz.