Recalls
11campaigns
3 electrical · 2 structure · 2 seat belt
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
335filed
Owner reports, 2021–2025 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Crash tests
5★overall
★★★★★ Frontal 5★ · Side 5★ · Rollover 4★
Source: NHTSA NCAP
Fuel economy
99mpg combined
$660/yr at this week's prices
Source: EPA · EIA
Specs
Electric· Automatic
5 engine and transmission configurations
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (11)
NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Gear Position Indicator Not Displayed/FMVSS 102
Power train · automatic transmission · gear position indication (prndl)
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2023 ID.4, 2022-2023 Audi Q4 e-Tron, and Q4 e-Tron Sportback vehicles. The instrument panel may not properly display the transmission gear lever indicator. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect."
- Consequence
- Failure to display the gear position may result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not engaged, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the brake control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 14, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97H3. Audi's number for this recall is 454R.
89.1% repairedof 60,490 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Vehicle Doors May Open Unexpectedly
Structure · body · door · handle · exterior
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 ID.4 vehicles. The door handles may allow water to enter the circuit board assembly, which can cause the doors to open unexpectedly.
- Consequence
- A vehicle door that opens unexpectedly while driving increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen dealers will inspect and replace the door handles as necessary, and update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 27, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 57J9. This recall expands previous recall numbers 23V-312 and 23V-213. Vehicles previously repaired under 23V-312 and 23V-213 will need to have the new remedy completed.
85.4% repairedof 99,064 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Instrument Panel Display Malfunction/FMVSS 101
Back over prevention · software
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 ID.4 vehicles. Due to a software issue, affected vehicles may experience center displays and instrument panel displays that do not boot, or that sporadically reset. This can result in loss of speedometer information or loss of rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Consequence
- Displays that do not show critical information, such as vehicle speed or the rearview camera image, increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 20, 2024. Owners may contact VW customer service at 1-800-893-5298. VW's number for this recall is 919A.
91.3% repairedof 79,965 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Vehicle Doors May Open Unexpectedly
Structure · body · door · handle · exterior
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2022 ID.4 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with door handles that allow water to enter the circuit board assembly, which can cause the doors to open unexpectedly when the vehicle is subject to high lateral forces at speeds below 9 mph/15 kmh.
- Consequence
- A vehicle door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the vehicle software, and inspect the door handles as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 19, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall are 57J5 and 57J8. This recall was replaced by recall number 24V-651
Repair progress not yet reported35,325 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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High Voltage Battery Control Module May Restart
Electrical system · propulsion system · traction battery · management system/energy control module (bms/becm) · software
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 ID.4 vehicles. Software programing may cause the high voltage (HV) battery management control module to restart or the pulse inverter to deactivate.
- Consequence
- A reset or deactivation may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the HV battery management control unit and the pulse inverter control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 31, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97ZZ.
96.4% repairedof 20,904 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Incorrectly Folded Passenger Air Bag/FMVSS 208
Air bags · frontal
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 ID4 vehicles. The passenger air bag may be incorrectly folded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Consequence
- An incorrectly folded air bag may not protect the occupant as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 14, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number to this recall is 69EH.
90.9% repairedof 55 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Unreliable HV Battery Connection May Cause Stall
Electrical system · propulsion system · traction battery
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 ID4 vehicles. Incorrect soldering of the flexible printed circuit assembled (FPCA), inside the high voltage (HV) battery, may cause an unreliable connection.
- Consequence
- An unreliable battery connection may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the battery cell modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 6, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 9302.
95.2% repairedof 356 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Missing Drive Bushing May Cause Steering Loss
Steering · gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of American, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling one 2021 ID.4 vehicle. The steering gear may have an incorrectly assembled or missing drive bushing.
- Consequence
- An incorrectly assembled or missing drive bushing may cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- A dealer will replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 5, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 48Q7.
100% repairedof 1 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Seat Belt Locking Retractor Malfunction/FMVSS 208
Seat belts
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, SQ8, and 2021-2022 S3 Sedan vehicles. The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Consequence
- An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69CR (VW) and 69CS (Audi).
98.5% repairedof 45,496 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Incorrect Seat Belt Assemblies Installed/FMVSS 208
Seat belts
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 ID4 vehicles. Incorrect rear outboard seat belt assemblies without an automatic locking retractor (ALR) function may have been installed, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Consequence
- An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the rear outboard seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69CQ.
99.2% repairedof 12,060 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Headlights Can Be Misadjusted/FMVSS 108
Exterior lighting · headlights
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 ID.4 vehicles. Caps were installed on the headlight vertical aim instead of the horizontal aim, allowing for horizontal adjustment of the headlight beam. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Consequence
- Adjusting the horizontal headlight beam can increase glare, reducing visibility for the driver and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove the caps from the vertical aim and install them on the horizontal aim, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 9406.
99.2% repairedof 3,240 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (335)
335 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
28involved a crash
1involved a fire
24injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 335 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 178 | 53.1% |
| Unknown or other | 59 | 17.6% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 40 | 11.9% |
| Service brakes | 37 | 11% |
| Structure | 35 | 10.4% |
| Vehicle speed control | 35 | 10.4% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 24 | 7.2% |
| Power train | 22 | 6.6% |
| Back over prevention | 18 | 5.4% |
| Steering | 17 | 5.1% |
How 2021 compares with other ID.4 years
Best and worst ID.4 years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 335 | 11 |
| 2022 | 136 | 7 |
| 2023 | 459 | 14 |
| 2024 | 48 | 8 |
| 2025 | 27 | 1 |
This year (2021)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Overall★★★★★
Frontal crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 4★★★★★★
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 10.9%★★★★☆
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 suv awd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 99 mpg combined
99
mpg combined
107
city
91
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $750
- CO₂ tailpipe
- —
- EPA class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
$660per year
$55per month
152gallons a year
Miles ÷ 99 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric · Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 107 / 91 / 99 | $750 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 104 / 89 / 97 | $800 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 104 / 89 / 97 | $800 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 102 / 90 / 97 | $800 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 98 / 88 / 93 | $800 | — |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2021 Volkswagen ID.4 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 have?
NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns: 25V120000 (brake), 24V651000 (structure), 24V344000 (electrical), 23V312000 (structure), 23V040000 (electrical), 22V858000 (air bag), 22V162000 (electrical), 21V852000 (steering), 21V606000 (seat belt), 21V607000 (seat belt), 21V413000 (lighting). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 problems?
Owners filed 335 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (178), Unknown or other (59), Forward collision avoidance (40) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 get?
EPA rates the Electric · Automatic version at 107 city, 91 highway and 99 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 get?
NHTSA rated the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 suv awd 5 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (10.9% rollover risk).
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.
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