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🧸 Product DE DK GR IE MT PL SI April 2, 2021

VW — ID.3

Passenger car

Risk level
Other types of alerts
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The protective earthed conductor (PE conductor) on the charger may become detached.
Origin
Germany

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  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Other: Service measure involving an active approach with customers
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1988 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? A car charger may have a loose wire inside. This could stop the charger from working safely.

What's happening? Some Volkswagen ID.3 cars have chargers that might not be safe. The loose wire could cause a problem.

Does this affect me? If you own or use a Volkswagen ID.3 in Germany, Denmark, Greece, Ireland, Malta, Poland, or Slovenia, this could affect you.

What should I do? Take your car to a Volkswagen dealer. Ask your dealer to check the charger right away.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Brand(s) / product name(s)
VW
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Other types of alerts · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The protective earthed conductor (PE conductor) on the charger may become detached. · Origin: Germany

First published
April 2, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10003423

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
VW — ID.3. Risk level: Other types of alerts · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The protective earthed conductor (PE conductor) on the charger may become detached. · Origin: Germany
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 2, 2021 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Denmark, Greece, Ireland, Malta, Poland, and Slovenia.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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