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Volkswagen Id Buzz safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Volkswagen Id Buzz since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Volkswagen Id Buzz. Also see car recalls by year and make.

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Records analysed
6 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 6 launched 2024 to 2026
  • Most recent 12 March 2026 DVSA recall R/2026/150
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 5 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2025 3 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Volkswagen Id Buzz?

Not every Volkswagen Id Buzz is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

54% of the Volkswagen Id Buzzes on the DVLA record are vans, and DVSA’s recalls cover every body type, so some of these recalls may apply only to vans.

Volkswagen Id Buzz recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2024 to 2026

2025 had the most, with 3. 2026 runs to 14 September 2026. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Volkswagen Id Buzz safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’24 2
’25 3
’26 1

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Volkswagen Id Buzz recall, newest first

2026 1 recall

Battery Check

Launched 12 March 2026 DVSA recall R/2026/150 Manufacturer ref. 93MI

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%.
Vehicles affected
7,205 Id Buzz vehicles
Built
5 Sept 2022 to 20 Jun 2024
Also covers

2025 3 recalls

Replace battery modules

Launched 29 December 2025 DVSA recall R/2026/046 Manufacturer ref. 93MU

Defect
On affected vehicles a module in the high-voltage battery may not meet the manufacturer's quality standards. This could lead to a noticeable loss of range or to the yellow warning lamp coming on. Furthermore there is a risk of overheating within the high-voltage battery. Overheating can lead to a vehicle fire with a risk of severe or deadly injuries for the vehicle occupants.
Remedy
Check and replace affected battery modules.
Vehicles affected
19 Id Buzz vehicles
Built
5 Sept 2023
Also covers

Bracket for air conditioning rear

Launched 16 December 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/551 Manufacturer ref. 65AU

Defect
On affected vehicles brackets with sharp edges were fitted to the rear air conditioning block. In the event of an accident when the side airbags are triggered there is a risk of damage from the sharp edges which could significantly affect the function of the airbag.
Remedy
Replace the bracket for one without sharp edges.
Vehicles affected
17 Id Buzz vehicles
Built
29 Sept 2025 to 30 Sept 2025

Replace front passenger airbag

Launched 9 June 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/208 Manufacturer ref. 69UN

Defect
The front passenger airbag may be faulty. In the event of an accident-related deployment the front passenger airbag may have a reduced protective effect also the gas generator housing may burst and components of the gas generator housing may come loose and cause serious or deadly injuries to vehicle occupants.
Remedy
The passenger airbag must be replaced.
Vehicles affected
312 Id Buzz vehicles
Built
1 Sept 2022 to 21 May 2025

2024 2 recalls

ID.Buzz Cargo Shelf system strength Properties

Launched 16 September 2024 DVSA recall R/2024/107 Manufacturer ref. 78SE (STOP DRIVE DSH5)

Defect
On affected vehicles the cargo shelf in the luggage compartment may become loose and penetrate into the passenger compartment presenting a risk of injury.
Remedy
Remove the old rack with a new one to be built by the shelf system manufacturer.
Vehicles affected
1 Id Buzz vehicle
Built
4 Oct 2022
DVSA lists it as
“ID BUZZ CARGO”

Track rod ball joint and wishbone bolted connection

Launched 9 September 2024 DVSA recall R/2024/345 Manufacturer ref. 4OA1

Defect
On certain vehicles there is a possibility that on one side of the front axle the bolted connection of the track rod ball joint and the wishbone were incorrectly carried out.
Remedy
The bolted connection of the track rod ball joint on the wheel bearing housing and the wishbone on the swivel joint will be checked and if necessary the nuts are replaced.
Vehicles affected
4 Id Buzz vehicles
Built
6 Aug 2024 to 14 Aug 2024

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Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 6 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Volkswagen Id Buzz. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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