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Volkswagen ID Buzz recalls

DVSA has published 5 safety recalls that name the Volkswagen ID Buzz since 2024, 5 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 7,557 UK vehicles of this model.

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All Volkswagen ID Buzz recalls, newest first

  1. ID BUZZ, ID.3 · battery check

    12 Mar 2026 · R/2026/150

    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.

    Fix: The affected battery modules must be checked and if necessary replaced. The vehicle may only be charged outdoors and up to maximum 80%.

    • ID BUZZ: 4,182 vehicles · built 5 Sep 2022 to 20 Jun 2024
    • ID BUZZ: 3,023 vehicles · built 4 Oct 2022 to 17 Jun 2024

  2. ID BUZZ, ID.3 · replace battery modules

    29 Dec 2025 · R/2026/046

    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.

    Fix: Check and replace affected battery modules.

    19 vehicles · built 5 Sep 2023 to 5 Sep 2023

  3. ID BUZZ · bracket for air conditioning rear

    16 Dec 2025 · R/2025/551

    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.

    Fix: Replace the bracket for one without sharp edges.

    17 vehicles · built 29 Sep 2025 to 30 Sep 2025

  4. ID.7, ID.BUZZ, PASSAT, POLO, TAIGO · replace front passenger airbag

    9 Jun 2025 · R/2025/208

    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.

    Fix: The passenger airbag must be replaced.

    312 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2022 to 21 May 2025

  5. ID BUZZ · track rod ball joint and wishbone bolted connection

    9 Sep 2024 · R/2024/345

    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.

    Fix: 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.

    4 vehicles · built 6 Aug 2024 to 14 Aug 2024

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Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.