Recalls
14campaigns
6 electrical · 3 structure · 2 brake
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
459filed
Owner reports, 2021–2025 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Crash tests
5★overall
★★★★★ Frontal 5★ · Side 5★ · Rollover 4★
Source: NHTSA NCAP
Fuel economy
107mpg combined
$610/yr at this week's prices
Source: EPA · EIA
Specs
Electric· Automatic
6 engine and transmission configurations
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (14)
NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns for the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
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High-Voltage Battery May Overheat and Cause Fire
Electrical system · propulsion system · traction battery
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 ID.4 vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat.
- Consequence
- A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the high-voltage battery software, and replace the high-voltage battery, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 18, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93EA. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 23, 2026.
58.6% repairedof 43,881 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 26V030000
Listed for 2023 Volkswagen ID.4. Not checked against your VIN.
Park outside: fire risk. NHTSA advises parking outside and away from buildings until the recall repair is done.
Park Outside - High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire
Electrical system · propulsion system · traction battery
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. The high voltage (HV) battery cell modules may contain misaligned electrodes that can result in a battery fire.
- Consequence
- A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to park outside immediately after charging and not leave their vehicles charging indoors overnight until the recall repair is complete. Also, owners are advised not to use Level 3 DC chargers and to limit the maximum charge of the battery to 80% until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery cell modules as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 18, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93EW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 23, 2026.
51.5% repairedof 670 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 26V028000
Listed for 2023 Volkswagen ID.4. Not checked against your VIN.
Park outside: fire risk. NHTSA advises parking outside and away from buildings until the recall repair is done.
High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire
Electrical system · propulsion system · traction battery
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. The high voltage (HV) battery cell modules may contain misaligned electrodes that can result in a battery fire.
- Consequence
- A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to park outside immediately after charging and not leave their vehicles charging indoors overnight until the recall repair is complete. Also, owners are advised not to use Level 3 DC chargers and to limit the maximum charge of the battery to 80% until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery cell modules as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 11, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93EV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 5, 2025.
57.6% repairedof 629 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V836000
Listed for 2023 Volkswagen ID.4. Not checked against your VIN.
Loss of Vehicle Control from Loose Brake and Suspension Bolts
Service brakes
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport and 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. Certain bolts on the chassis, brake system and/or suspension (such as bolts for certain cross member, engine mount, control arm, subframe, rear brake carrier, etc.) of affected vehicles may not have been correctly tightened during the manufacturing process.
- Consequence
- A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42HX.
85% repairedof 546 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V434000
Listed for 2023 Volkswagen ID.4. Not checked against your VIN.
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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or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V120000
Listed for 2023 Volkswagen ID.4. Not checked against your VIN.
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Back over prevention · sensing system · camera
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 ID.4 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse or when the park function is manually activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Consequence
- A blank rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the peripheral camera control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 26, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91B3.
90.1% repairedof 385 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 24V875000
Listed for 2023 Volkswagen ID.4. Not checked against your VIN.
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
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 24V651000
Listed for 2023 Volkswagen ID.4. Not checked against your VIN.
Improperly Secured Passenger Air Bag Inflator
Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ID4 vehicles. The fasteners securing the passenger frontal air bag inflator may be loose.
- Consequence
- An improperly secured air bag inflator may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagens number for this recall is 69E8.
91.4% repairedof 837 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 24V643000
Listed for 2023 Volkswagen ID.4. Not checked against your VIN.
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
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 24V344000
Listed for 2023 Volkswagen ID.4. Not checked against your VIN.
Sunshade Insufficiently Fire Retardant/FMVSS 302
Structure
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. The interior sunshade for the panoramic glass roof may be insufficiently fire retardant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 302, "Flammability of Interior Materials."
- Consequence
- In a fire, fabric that is not fire retardant may further fuel a fire, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will apply flame retardant to the sunshade fabric, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 60G3.
92.9% repairedof 24,025 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V750000
Listed for 2023 Volkswagen ID.4. Not checked against your VIN.
Vehicle Doors May Open Unexpectedly
Structure · body · door · handle · exterior
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 ID4 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with door handles that allow water to enter the circuit board assembly, which can cause the door 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
- Volkswagen dealers will inspect each door handle and replace them, if necessary, free of charge. A vehicle software update will also be performed to update the door handle parameters. Owner letters were mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 57J4. This recall was replaced by recall number 24V-651
Repair progress not yet reported15,989 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V213000
Listed for 2023 Volkswagen ID.4. Not checked against your VIN.
Park outside: fire risk. NHTSA advises parking outside and away from buildings until the recall repair is done.
12-Volt Battery Cable May Short Circuit
Electrical system · 12v/24v/48v battery · cables
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 ID4 rear-wheel drive vehicles. The 12-Volt battery charging cable may contact the steering column shaft and cause the cable insulation to wear, possibly resulting in a short circuit.
- Consequence
- A short circuit may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. A short circuit also increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect the 12-Volt battery charging cable and repair or replace it, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 27, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97HA.
99.7% repairedof 1,042 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 22V956000
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Electric Motor Sealing Ring Incorrectly Assembled
Electrical system · propulsion system · traction motor
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 ID4 vehicles. The electric motor sealing ring was improperly assembled, which may allow coolant to leak into the high-voltage system and interfere with the CAN communication and power supply.
- Consequence
- Coolant that leaks into the high-voltage system may impact safety-critical systems and warning lights, causing a loss of vehicle control or unintended air bag deployment, and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the electric motor, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 6, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19Q9.
99.8% repairedof 393 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 22V830000
Listed for 2023 Volkswagen ID.4. Not checked against your VIN.
Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111
Back over prevention · display function
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Golf R A8, Audi S3, RS3 Sedan, Q4 E-Tron SUV, A3 Sedan, and 2022-2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI, and ID4 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be blank or unresponsive when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear or when the park function is manually activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Consequence
- An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners February 14, 2023. Volkswagen owners will receive an owner notification letter once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Volkswagen) 91EK and (Audi) 91EL.
91.9% repairedof 2,607 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 22V823000
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Owner complaints (459)
459 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
53involved a crash
7involved a fire
32injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 459 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 229 | 49.9% |
| Unknown or other | 118 | 25.7% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 73 | 15.9% |
| Structure | 60 | 13.1% |
| Vehicle speed control | 57 | 12.4% |
| Back over prevention | 47 | 10.2% |
| Service brakes | 39 | 8.5% |
| Power train | 31 | 6.8% |
| Engine | 26 | 5.7% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 23 | 5% |
How 2023 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 (2023)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), 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 suv awd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 107 mpg combined
107
mpg combined
115
city
99
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $700
- CO₂ tailpipe
- —
- EPA class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
$610per year
$51per month
140gallons a year
Miles ÷ 107 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 | 115 / 99 / 107 | $700 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 115 / 98 / 107 | $700 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 115 / 98 / 107 | $700 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 115 / 99 / 107 | $700 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 104 / 93 / 99 | $750 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 104 / 93 / 99 | $750 | — |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2023 Volkswagen ID.4 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 have?
NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns: 26V030000 (electrical), 26V028000 (electrical), 25V836000 (electrical), 25V434000 (brake), 25V120000 (brake), 24V875000 (rear camera), 24V651000 (structure), 24V643000 (air bag), 24V344000 (electrical), 23V750000 (structure), 23V213000 (structure), 22V956000 (electrical), 22V830000 (electrical), 22V823000 (rear camera). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 problems?
Owners filed 459 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (229), Unknown or other (118), Forward collision avoidance (73) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 get?
EPA rates the Electric · Automatic version at 115 city, 99 highway and 107 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 get?
NHTSA rated the 2023 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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