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  "publishedAt": "2026-03-27T15:47:16.000Z",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\nTwo of the most popular car brands in the UK have announced a recall of electric vehicles over fears the battery could overheat and cause a fire.\n\nVolkswagen Group has announced a recall of around 93,000 electric vehicles around the world in response to an issue with the battery module.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nReports suggest that 74,000 VW models have been recalled, in addition to 19,000 Cupra vehicles, which fall under the Volkswagen Group brand.\n\nAuto Express reported that 2,261 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S models registered in the UK are at risk, although this is less than five per cent of ID.3s sold here.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nVolkswagen warned that the high-voltage battery may not fully meet technical specifications made during a limited period.\n\nA spokesperson for the manufacturer said there may be a reduction in electric driving range or a yellow warning light if the issue is present in the vehicle.\n\nIt added that in \"very rare cases\", thermal overload could take place in the battery module, which can lead to a fire in \"extreme situations\".\n\nAny vehicle impacted by the recall will be addressed by dealers, although drivers will not need to pay anything for the remedy.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe spokesperson said: \"To eliminate any potential risks, we are taking precautionary measures to inspect all affected vehicles.\n\n\"This involves first performing a software update at a Volkswagen service centre, enabling a detailed analysis of the condition of each battery module,\" they told Auto Express.\n\nIt added that any irregular module identified in the impacted vehicles will be replaced \"as a precaution\".\n\nVolkswagen Group has already contacted owners of impacted Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S models. It is unknown if any Cupra owners in the UK are affected.\n\n### LATEST DEVELOPMENTS\n\n\n\n\n  * Asda issues urgent fuel warning as some petrol stations face 'shortages' - 'Supply is tight'\n  * Petrol prices soar above £1.50 a litre in 'unwelcome milestone' as fuel stations charge £2.17 for diesel\n  * Electric bikes gain more ground in London despite parking mayhem as council unveils new scheme\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nIn the first two months of the year, Volkswagen is the best-selling brand in the UK with 19,643 vehicles sold, enough for 8.39 per cent of the market share.\n\nWhile this is a nine per cent decline in year-on-year sales, Volkswagen is still 5,000 sales ahead of Kia in second place with 14,480 new registrations.\n\nThe German manufacturer has two models in the 10 best-selling list this year, including the Tiguan and the Golf.\n\nCupra has also recorded an impressive start to the year, with 4,581 sales, representing almost two per cent of the total market.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "Volkswagen announces recall of electric cars amid fears overheating battery could cause fire"
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