Volkswagen API access restrictions, EU Data Act concerns, and impact on existing integrations

[janmisek]

I would like to start a dedicated discussion thread specifically focused on the broader API access restrictions introduced by Volkswagen Group around May 2026.

There is already an issue discussing login failures and technical breakage, but I believe this topic deserves a separate thread with a clear title so users can:

• discuss the policy and access changes themselves
• collect official statements and findings
• cross-link related discussions, articles, petitions, and legal information
• coordinate communication with Volkswagen and regulators
• document the impact on existing smart home and solar charging setups

As many users noticed, third-party integrations such as this Home Assistant integration and evcc suddenly lost access to vehicle data including:

• battery state of charge
• charging status
• mileage
• vehicle telemetry
• charging and climate controls
• ...

From the available information, it currently appears that Volkswagen has restricted API access to approved commercial partners only. For many users, including myself, this functionality was a major reason for choosing VW Group EVs. Integration with Home Assistant and solar charging automation has worked reliably for years and was an important part of our setups. This issue could also affect other VW Group brands such as Skoda, SEAT, and Cupra.

There are also growing discussions around possible conflicts with the EU Data Act and user rights regarding access to vehicle-generated data.

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The goal of this thread is not technical troubleshooting. The goal is to ensure that vehicle owners regain access to their own vehicle data through the tools and platforms of their choice

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If you believe your rights are being affected, consider submitting a complaint to the relevant authority in your country.

EU petition regarding vehicle data access:
https://www.change.org/p/eu-data-act-durchsetzen-autohersteller-m%C3%BCssen-uns-zugang-zu-unseren-fahrzeugdaten-geben

Complaint submission for German residents and citizens
https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/_tools/05_Digitalisierung/DataAct/Form01_Beschwerde_II_III/node.html

Complaint submission for residents and citizens of Finland
https://www.traficom.fi/fi/yhteystiedot/asiakaspalvelu/data-tekoaly-ja-datanhallinta-asetuksien-asiakaspalvelu

[mbuhansen]

I also think it is true that they have closed the connection to all 3rd party services. My app still works, and the web link works.
I tried another solution today which is described in another issue, add power up in Tibber to VW, and after connect tibber to HA, 4 entities appear from the car. So not all of them have been closed down.

[Johnyboy1984]

https://borncity.com/blog/2026/05/29/vw-und-audi-sperren-api-schnittstelle-smart-home-blackout-seit-27-05-2026-teil-1/

And there is already a petition as well: https://c.org/L5Gwk2v5py

[mathiasolofsson87]

I also think it is true that they have closed the connection to all 3rd party services. My app still works, and the web link works. I tried another solution today which is described in another issue, add power up in Tibber to VW, and after connect tibber to HA, 4 entities appear from the car. So not all of them have been closed down.

Which entities are available from the Tibber solution? And is a Tibber energy contract required?

Answering my own question here after testing. No electrical contract needed with Tibber. just connect the car to Tibber and then connect Tibber to HA. I get the folloowing sensors from my ID7 and can at least get my smart charging to work again now in HA.

[cr0ste]

Great - will also give it a try. But your workaround solution comment would now actually belong to the other thread ;-)

[Johnyboy1984]

I imagine you’ll need an account there—or rather, you’ll have to be a customer—and it will likely only be of interest for EVs and hybrid vehicles. As for the State of Charge, ideally, I’ll never even have to look at it.

[mathiasolofsson87]

I imagine you’ll need an account there—or rather, you’ll have to be a customer—and it will likely only be of interest for EVs and hybrid vehicles. As for the State of Charge, ideally, I’ll never even have to look at it.

Account needed, but no need to be a customer with Tibber

[TheNightmanX]

And why is Nabu Casa not helping here as a possible commercial partner to use the VW API for Home Assistant officially? I would pay an additional fee to Nabu Casa for such integration API usage.

[pedromdsv]

This seems to be a trend. BMW also blocked the access to their API and now VW is doing the same. Just frustrates the clients. And EU with all those shitty acts also does nkt help. We cannot access to our own data, but VW can share with the partners they work with...

This is also creating barriers for open source solutions. Frustrating. You can no longer monitor your own stuff.

[Odatas]

Man,VW does everything that i will never buy a fucking car from them again. Thats some major bullshit.

[Thunderbolt]

Used the Tibber integration now, thanks!!! @mathiasolofsson87
, which is using enode https://enode.com/ in the background. So Enode has this business access to VW.
Just installed the Tibber App, created account and skip energy contract in the on boarding process. After that adding the car.

[simonrb2000]

I looked at the Tibber solution but not availabe for UK. (from what I can see).

[stomko11]

I managed to get it working using Smartcar, not sure about api calls/webhooks limitations. Will give it a try.
wbyoung/smartcar#110 (comment)