Volkswagen ID.4 complaints by model year
1,005 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | 10 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 | 48 | 4 | 1 | 8 |
| 2023 | 459 | 53 | 7 | 14 |
| 2022 | 136 | 15 | 1 | 7 |
| 2021 | 335 | 28 | 1 | 11 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2021–2025. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 178 | 56 | 229 | 27 | 14 |
| Unknown or other | 59 | 31 | 118 | 14 | 6 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 40 | 26 | 73 | 7 | 5 |
| Vehicle speed control | 35 | 20 | 57 | 4 | 7 |
| Structure | 35 | 14 | 60 | 7 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 37 | 12 | 39 | 7 | 3 |
| Back over prevention | 18 | 9 | 47 | 2 | 7 |
| Power train | 22 | 12 | 31 | 2 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Volkswagen ID.4 recalls (26)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one ID.4 model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V030000 | Jan 21, 2026 | High-Voltage Battery May Overheat and Cause Fire | 2023, 2024, 2025 | 58.6% |
| 26V028000 | Jan 21, 2026 | Park Outside - High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire | 2023, 2024 | 51.5% |
| 25V836000 | Dec 3, 2025 | High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire | 2023, 2024 | 57.6% |
| 25V835000 | Dec 3, 2025 | Wheel May Detach from Vehicle | 2026 | 100% |
| 25V434000 | Jun 30, 2025 | Loss of Vehicle Control from Loose Brake and Suspension Bolts | 2023, 2024 | 85% |
| 25V125000 | Feb 28, 2025 | Loss of Drive Power from Charging Unit Failure | 2024 | 90.9% |
| 25V120000 | Feb 27, 2025 | Gear Position Indicator Not Displayed/FMVSS 102 | 2021, 2022, 2023 | 89.1% |
| 24V875000 | Nov 20, 2024 | Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 | 2023 | 90.1% |
| 24V651000 | Sep 4, 2024 | Vehicle Doors May Open Unexpectedly | 2021–2024 | 85.4% |
| 24V643000 | Aug 28, 2024 | Improperly Secured Passenger Air Bag Inflator | 2023, 2024 | 91.4% |
| 24V344000 | May 15, 2024 | Instrument Panel Display Malfunction/FMVSS 101 | 2021, 2022, 2023 | 91.3% |
| 23V750000 | Dec 7, 2023 | Sunshade Insufficiently Fire Retardant/FMVSS 302 | 2023, 2024 | 92.9% |
| 23V436000 | Jun 21, 2023 | Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 | 2022 | 100% |
| 23V312000 | May 3, 2023 | Vehicle Doors May Open Unexpectedly | 2021, 2022 | — |
| 23V213000 | Mar 29, 2023 | Vehicle Doors May Open Unexpectedly | 2023 | — |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Crash-test stars by model year
| Model year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Tested as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv awd |
| 2025 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv awd |
| 2024 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv awd |
| 2023 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv awd |
| 2022 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv awd |
| 2021 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv awd |
Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Source: NHTSA NCAP, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Volkswagen ID.4 FAQ
How many recalls has the Volkswagen ID.4 had?
NHTSA lists 26 recall campaigns that cover at least one Volkswagen ID.4 model year from 2021 to 2025. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Volkswagen ID.4 year has the most complaints?
Among the last 1 model years with settled counts, the 2021 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (335) and the 2021 the fewest (335). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Volkswagen ID.4 problems?
Across the 2021–2025 model years, owners most often name the electrical system, unknown or other, forward collision avoidance in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Volkswagen ID.4 get?
EPA rates the 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 at 102 to 113 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.