Volkswagen ID Buzz, ID.3 Recall R/2026/150: Battery Check, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Mar 2026
- Launched
- 9,465
- vehicles in the UK
- 93MI
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled ID Buzz, ID.3 vehicles built between 5 September 2022 and 25 April 2025. Battery cells were fitted in the high-voltage battery that can demonstrate an increased self-discharge due to a production fault. The dealer will check the affected battery modules and if necessary replaced. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 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%.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: battery Check.
The Fix
The dealer will check the affected battery modules and if necessary replaced.
Are You Affected?
ID Buzz, ID.3 built between 5 September 2022 and 25 April 2025 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 9,465 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Volkswagen, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Volkswagen.
- Book with any franchised Volkswagen dealer, quoting the campaign code 93MI or the DVSA reference R/2026/150. See how to get a Volkswagen recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| ID Buzz, ID.3Replace battery modules | Urgent | R/2026/046 | |
| ID BuzzBracket for air conditioning rear | Urgent | R/2025/551 | |
| ID BuzzTrack rod ball joint and wishbone bolted connection | Book soon | R/2024/345 | |
| ID.3Volkswagen AG has established that on a few ID.3 vehicles the front passenger airbag may not be securely bolted in place as intended | Urgent | R/2023/072 | |
| ID.3, ID.4Possible missing bearing bush in the area of the steering worm gear | Urgent | R/2021/409 |
This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2026/104 on 11 Mar 2026, for uSA Imported vehicle Recall Driver side airbag module replacement. The one launched after it was R/2026/320 on 17 Aug 2026, for correct speed restriction. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, all recalls launched in 2026 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/150, launched 12 March 2026. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.