VW recalling 100,000 EVs over battery issuesMichael McAleerVolkswagen is recalling nearly 100,000 electric vehicles, citing problems linked to battery modules. The recall notices affect nearly 75,000 vehicles from Volkswagen’s ID. To date, VW has recorded 18,403 Irish sales of its ID range of electric cars, while Cupra registered 1,578 Borns here since its launch. A software update will be run on the vehicles brought in, the high voltage battery will be inspected, and if needed, individual modules of the battery will be replaced. Customers will be contacted in the coming days to arrange the necessary steps and schedule an appointment with their service centre, the company said.

Source: Irish Independent March 24, 2026 21:02 UTC