Cupra controversies
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2026
Volkswagen recalls about 72,700 electric vehicles over high-voltage battery defect
Recall announced
Volkswagen is recalling about 72,700 electric vehicles worldwide after internal quality checks found that some high-voltage battery cells did not meet quality requirements. In rare cases, the cells could raise battery thermal load and create a fire risk. Affected models include Volkswagen ID.3, ID.4, ID.7 and ID.Buzz vehicles, as well as Cupra Born vehicles.
Company response
Remediation — 大众
作为临时安全措施，大众要求受影响车辆将充电上限限制在 80%，以降低电池热失控风险。
Source excerpt
因高压电池存在缺陷，大众汽车集团正在全球范围内召回约 7.27 万辆电动汽车。
大众方面表示，内部质量检查发现，部分高压电池电芯不符合质量要求。目前，缺陷产生的根本原因尚未完全查明。在极少数情况下，相关电芯可能导致电池热负荷升高，严重时存在车辆起火风险。
作为临时安全措施，大众要求受影响车辆将充电上限限制在 80%，以降低电池热失控风险。