Volkswagen is facing a major safety recall after discovering a battery fire risk in nearly 44,000 of its vehicles. According to reports, the issue affects certain models of the German automaker's electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, which were manufactured between 2020 and 2022. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a warning, advising some owners to park their vehicles outside immediately and away from buildings, due to the potential for fires to spread quickly. Volkswagen has not yet released a statement on the recall, but owners of affected vehicles are encouraged to check their VIN numbers to see if their vehicle is part of the recall.
Volkswagen to recall 44K vehicles over battery fire risk, some owners urged to park outside 'immediately' Fox Business