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Volkswagen recalls nearly 73,000 electric vehicles over out-of-spec battery cells

Electrek reports that Volkswagen is urging owners to limit charging to 80% until a remedy is available.

Updated Oct 21, 2026 · 14:15 UTC1 reports

The short version

  • Volkswagen has issued a recall covering nearly 73,000 electric vehicles worldwide.[Electrek]
  • An internal investigation found that some battery cells do not meet specifications.[Electrek]
  • Affected owners are asked to limit charging to 80% of maximum capacity until a remedy is available.[Electrek]
  • Germany's KBA is investigating three separate recalls, including 9,881 affected vehicles in Germany.[Electrek]

Key facts

  • Volkswagen issued a recall affecting nearly 73,000 electric vehicles globally.[Electrek]
  • Three separate recalls under KBA investigation cover 72,668 EVs worldwide, including 9,881 in Germany.[Electrek]
  • Volkswagen's internal investigation found that some battery cells produced during that period do not meet specifications.[Electrek]
  • Until a remedy is available, Volkswagen is urging owners to limit charging to 80% of maximum capacity.[Electrek]

What remains uncertain

  • The 80% charging limit is described as interim, and a permanent remedy is not confirmed as available.[Electrek]
  • All details come from a single outlet, Electrek, and have not been independently confirmed in the provided reporting.[Electrek]

Sources

Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.