Volkswagen Group
VW MEB 82 kWh
NCM 622 / NCM 811 cells from LG Energy Solution (2021-2022 ID.4 and some 2023-2024 cars); SK On, Commerce, Georgia (Chattanooga-built ID.4 from 2023) · 82 kWh total (77 kWh usable) · used in 4 model variants.
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Pack overview
Known issues
How this pack ages (industry context)
Industry fleet aggregates: 2.3% average annual capacity loss across 22,700 EVs / 21 models (Geotab, 2026), and 95% range retention at 5 years on average across 30,000+ vehicles (Recurrent, 2026).
OEM warranty floor on this pack: 8 yr / 100k mi to 70% capacity.
Public per-pack degradation curves are not available for most models. Individual results vary materially with climate, charging behavior, and DC fast-charge frequency.
Vehicles using this pack
Battery-Related NHTSA Recalls
Recalls affecting battery, charging, electric propulsion, or thermal-event systems on vehicles using this pack, as of the last complaint-data run. Each campaign names the model generation it was filed against; the summary gives the model years covered.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2026 ID.4 vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail and lead to a vehicle fire.
Consequence: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Filed against: Volkswagen ID.4 2021-2022; Volkswagen ID.4 2023-2025
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. The high voltage (HV) battery cell modules may contain misaligned electrodes that can result in a battery fire.
Consequence: A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Filed against: Volkswagen ID.4 2021-2022; Volkswagen ID.4 2023-2025
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 ID.4 vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat.
Consequence: A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Filed against: Volkswagen ID.4 2021-2022; Volkswagen ID.4 2023-2025
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. The high voltage (HV) battery cell modules may contain misaligned electrodes that can result in a battery fire.
Consequence: A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Filed against: Volkswagen ID.4 2021-2022; Volkswagen ID.4 2023-2025
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024-2025 AUDI Q4 E-Tron SUV, AUDI Q4 E-Tron Sportback, and 2024 ID.4 vehicles. The on-board charger (OCDC) may fail and stop charging the 12-volt battery, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Filed against: Volkswagen ID.4 2021-2022; Volkswagen ID.4 2023-2025; Audi Q4 e-tron 2022-2023; Audi Q4 e-tron 2024-2025
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 RS e-tron GT, e-tron GT, Q4 e-tron Sportback, Q4 e-tron, 2020-2021 Audi A8, 2019-2024 e-tron Quattro, 2020-2024 e-tron Sportback Quattro, Q5, and 2021-2022 A7 vehicles. When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat.
Consequence: An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.
Filed against: Audi Q4 e-tron 2022-2023; Audi Q4 e-tron 2024-2025
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 ID.4 vehicles. Software programing may cause the high voltage (HV) battery management control module to restart or the pulse inverter to deactivate.
Consequence: A reset or deactivation may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Filed against: Volkswagen ID.4 2021-2022; Volkswagen ID.4 2023-2025
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 ID4 vehicles. The electric motor sealing ring was improperly assembled, which may allow coolant to leak into the high-voltage system and interfere with the CAN communication and power supply.
Consequence: Coolant that leaks into the high-voltage system may impact safety-critical systems and warning lights, causing a loss of vehicle control or unintended air bag deployment, and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Filed against: Volkswagen ID.4 2021-2022; Volkswagen ID.4 2023-2025
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 ID4 vehicles. Incorrect soldering of the flexible printed circuit assembled (FPCA), inside the high voltage (HV) battery, may cause an unreliable connection.
Consequence: An unreliable battery connection may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Filed against: Volkswagen ID.4 2021-2022; Volkswagen ID.4 2023-2025
For TWD editorial coverage of major recall campaigns, see /recalls/.
Pack family
VW MEB 82 kWh is part of the vw-meb family. Related packs:
Frequently Asked Questions
What chemistry is the VW MEB 82 kWh?
The VW MEB 82 kWh uses NCM 622 / NCM 811 chemistry. Cells are supplied by LG Energy Solution (2021-2022 ID.4 and some 2023-2024 cars); SK On, Commerce, Georgia (Chattanooga-built ID.4 from 2023). Cell format: Pouch. Pack architecture: 288 cells in 12 modules, liquid-cooled floor plate, 400-volt class.
What is the warranty on this pack?
8 years or 100,000 miles, with capacity coverage to 70% of original. Specific terms vary by year and trim; check the manufacturer's warranty booklet for the exact vehicle.
How much does this pack degrade over time?
Industry-wide fleet aggregates show roughly 2.3% average annual capacity loss across 22,700 EVs (Geotab, 2026), with about 95% range retention at five years on average across Recurrent's 30,000+ vehicle fleet (2026). Public per-pack degradation curves are not available for most models. The VW MEB 82 kWh battery warranty runs 8 years / 100,000 miles to a 70% capacity floor, which is the OEM-guaranteed minimum within that period. Individual results vary with climate, charging habits, and DC fast-charging frequency.
Which vehicles use the VW MEB 82 kWh?
Volkswagen ID.4 2021-2022 (82 kWh: 1st Edition (2021) / Pro / Pro S / AWD Pro / AWD Pro S; 125 kW DC in 2021, 135 kW in 2022); Volkswagen ID.4 2023-2025 (82 kWh only: Pro / Pro S / AWD Pro / AWD Pro S / Pro S Plus; 170 kW DC in 2023, 175 kW from 2024. Standard, S and Limited trims use a 62 kWh pack); Audi Q4 e-tron 2022-2023 (50 quattro / Sportback 50 (2022-2023), 40 RWD (2023); 125 kW DC in 2022, 150 kW in 2023); Audi Q4 e-tron 2024-2025 (2024: 40 / 50 / Sportback 50 at 150 kW DC, then 55 / Sportback 55 at 175 kW; 2025: 45 / 55 / Sportback 55 at 175 kW).