My Garage

Popular searches

Safety recalls

Volkswagen ID3 safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Volkswagen ID3 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 ID3. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
4 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
View methodology
  • Recalls since 1992 4 launched 2021 to 2026
  • Most recent 12 March 2026 DVSA recall R/2026/150
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 3 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2021 1 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Volkswagen ID3?

Not every Volkswagen ID3 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.

Volkswagen ID3 recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2021 to 2026

2021 had the most, with 1. 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 ID3 safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’21 1
’22 0
’23 1
’24 0
’25 1
’26 1

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

Every Volkswagen ID3 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
2,260 ID3 vehicles
Built
24 Oct 2022 to 25 Apr 2025
Also covers

2025 1 recall

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
2 ID3 vehicles
Built
10 Jul 2023 to 17 Oct 2023
Also covers

2023 1 recall

Volkswagen AG has established that on a few ID.3 vehicles the front passenger airbag may not be securely bolted in place as intended.

Launched 9 March 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/072 Manufacturer ref. 69EX

Defect
On certain vehicles the front passenger airbag may not be securely bolted in place as intended.
Remedy
The front passenger airbag is to be deactivated until this recall campaign is carried out. It must then be inspected and if necessary resecured.
Vehicles affected
11 ID3 vehicles
Built
7 Apr 2021 to 8 Dec 2022

2021 1 recall

Possible missing bearing bush in the area of the steering worm gear

Launched 5 November 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/409 Manufacturer ref. 48Q7

Defect
Possible missing bearing bush in the area of the steering worm gear.
Remedy
On all affected vehicles the steering rack must be replaced
Vehicles affected
2 across everything the recall covers
Built
17 Mar 2021 to 9 Apr 2021
Also covers

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 4 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Volkswagen ID3. 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

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.