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Volkswagen ID.3 I recalls: manufacturer campaigns

2 documented manufacturer recalls: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaigns: 2
of 3 versions affected: 2
official RappelConso notices: 4

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

Version	Recalls
Pure 45 kWh 170 chElectric · 170 hp	No documented recall
Pro 58 kWh 204 chElectric · 204 hp Pro S 77 kWh 204 chElectric · 204 hp	High-voltage battery recalls (fire risk) Front passenger airbag incorrectly fixed (recall)

Each campaign in detail

High-voltage battery recalls (fire risk)
Manufacturer recall
Volkswagen has launched several campaigns on the high-voltage battery of the ID models. A faulty module can create a voltage divergence between cells, light a warning light, reduce the range and, in the most serious cases, pose a fire risk (recall of around 94,000 ID and Cupra Born vehicles according to L'argus). A 2026 recall also concerns cells that may self-discharge abnormally after a manufacturing error, with a risk of thermal overload and fire; another reports possible overheating during charging. Check the serial number on RappelConso or with a dealer.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Versions
Pro 58 kWh 204 ch, Pro S 77 kWh 204 ch
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
Front passenger airbag incorrectly fixed (recall)
Manufacturer recall
The front passenger airbag cushion may have been incorrectly fixed during assembly, which risks impairing its protection in a crash. The recall (reference 69EX) concerns ID.3s built between 5 February 2021 and 12 January 2023; Volkswagen specifies that on most examples the airbag is correctly installed and the operation is then limited to a check.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Versions
Pro 58 kWh 204 ch, Pro S 77 kWh 204 ch
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- Volkswagen rappelle ses ID.3 pour un problème d'airbag — Caradisiac (new tab)
- Volkswagen rappelle ses ID.3 pour un problème d'airbag — ACTOAT (new tab)

Official notices published in France (RappelConso)

Notices from the French consumer authority (DGCCRF) linked to this model, collected on 29 October 2026.

3 April 2026 — Les modules cellulaires de la batterie haute tension pourraient surchauffer pendant le chargement. Cela peut conduire au feu.
Models or references
Id. Buzz, id.3, id.4, id.5, id.buzz cargo passager peut / passager van.
Risk
Incendie
Official notice (new tab)
30 March 2026 — Les cellules de la batterie à haute tension peuvent afficher une autodécharge accrue en raison d'une erreur de fabrication. Une surcharge thermique peut se produire dans la batterie haute tension, ce qui pourrait entraîner un incendie du véhicule.
Models or references
Id. Buzz, id.buzz cargo, id.3, id.7 voiture
Risk
Incendie
Official notice (new tab)
22 July 2025 — Le moteur de pompe de l’unité esc (electronic stability control) peut manquer les trois vis et peut se détacher. Cela pourrait entraîner une défaillance du frein hydraulique, augmentant le risque d’accident. Dans un tel état, la décélération du véhicule ne serait possible que grâce à la fonction epb (electric parking brake).
Models or references
Id.3, id.4, id.5, id.7 voiture de tourisme
Risk
Blessures
Official notice (new tab)
25 July 2024 — L’airbag passager avant peut ne pas être correctement boulonné, ce qui peut entraîner un déploiement défectueux, ce qui augmente le risque de blessure.
Models or references
Id.3 voiture de tourisme
Risk
Blessures
Official notice (new tab)

Checking that a recall was done

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Check vehicle recalls (DVSA) (new tab) : for a car registered in the UK, by make, model and VIN.
RappelConso (new tab) : the official French recall website (DGCCRF): search for the make and model.
Safety Gate (new tab) : European alerts on dangerous products, vehicles included.

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

Model	Recalls	Known faults	Reliability
Volkswagen Golf VIII	0	5	3.5/5
Tesla Model 3 I	1	3	4.0/5
Peugeot e-208 II	1	2	4.5/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Volkswagen ID.3 I had?

We have documented 2 manufacturer recalls for the Volkswagen ID.3 I: High-voltage battery recalls (fire risk) ; Front passenger airbag incorrectly fixed (recall).

Which versions of the Volkswagen ID.3 I are affected?

Affected versions: Pro 58 kWh 204 ch (2), Pro S 77 kWh 204 ch (2). No documented recall for: Pure 45 kWh 170 ch.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used Volkswagen ID.3 I?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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