# Volkswagen recalls around 100,000 electric vehicles in Europe

> The Volkswagen Group is recalling approximately 100,000 electric vehicles in Europe due to a high-voltage battery defect affecting the ID. range and the Cupra Born, including several thousand units produced between February 2022 and June 2025 in France. This recall covers several European markets and raises questions about how owners will be supported. In Germany, courts are reviewing a request to cancel the sale of a Cupra Born, with the debate focusing on the right to a refund or replacement following defective batteries. In France, coverage places greater emphasis on the recall itself and the volume of affected vehicles.

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 3 events involving Cupra, Volkswagen and Volkswagen Group, in 2 countries (Allemagne, France), followed from 30 October 2026 to 4 November 2026. 8 articles from 4 sources (recalls and safety); last updated on 4 November 2026 at 14:35. Figures reported: 100000 vehicles.

- Status: ongoing
- Scope: International
- Category: Recalls and safety
- Countries: Allemagne, France
- Brands: Cupra, Volkswagen, Volkswagen Group
- First detected: 30 October 2026 at 18:57
- Updated: 4 November 2026 at 14:35
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/264-volkswagen-recalls-around-100-000-electric-vehicles-in-europe

## National stories (2)

- Germany — 0 country-specific event, 5 articles
- France — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles

## Sources by country and language

- Germany: 5 articles, 4 outlets
- France: 2 articles, 2 outlets
- Italy: 1 articles, 1 outlets

**Languages**: German (5), French (2), Italian (1)

## Timeline (3 events)

### 30 October 2026 — [Court examines potential cancellation of sale linked to Cupra Born battery recall](https://mecapress.com/events/1297-court-examines-potential-cancellation-of-sale-linked-to-cupra-born-battery.md)

German justice is considering a request to void the purchase of a Cupra Born affected by a battery recall.

2 sources, 2 articles · Allemagne, France

### 3 November 2026 — [Volkswagen recalls nearly 100,000 electric vehicles in Europe over high-voltage battery defect](https://mecapress.com/events/3069-volkswagen-recalls-nearly-100-000-electric-vehicles-in-europe-over-high-voltage.md)

The Volkswagen Group is recalling around 100,000 electric vehicles in Europe due to a high-voltage battery issue. The Volkswagen ID. range and the Cupra Born are affected, including several thousand vehicles produced between February 2022 and June 2025 in France.

2 sources, 5 articles · Allemagne, France

### 4 November 2026 — [Germany: right to refund questioned after defective electric car batteries](https://mecapress.com/events/4203-germany-right-to-refund-questioned-after-defective-electric-car-batteries.md)

The German case of electric vehicles equipped with defective batteries revives the debate over owners' right to obtain a refund or replacement.

1 sources, 1 articles · Allemagne

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