Overview
- Volkswagen Group has launched a global recall of ID‑series and Cupra Born electric cars after finding a battery module that can overheat and, in rare cases, catch fire.
- The remedy begins with a dealer software update that analyzes each high‑voltage pack and flags any suspect modules for free replacement.
- Company figures put the total at roughly 74,000 Volkswagens and nearly 20,000 Cupra Born cars worldwide.
- In the UK, Auto Express reports 2,261 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S cars are affected, which is under five percent of ID.3s registered there.
- VW says drivers may notice reduced range or a yellow warning light before a failure, and the company reports no injuries tied to the issue.