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2024 Volkswagen ID.4: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4, most recently filed January 2026. Owners have filed 48 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. In NHTSA crash tests it earned 5 stars overall.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
Recalls 8campaigns 4 electrical · 2 structure · 1 brake Source: NHTSA Complaints 48filed Owner reports, 2021–2025 shown Source: NHTSA ODI Crash tests 5★overall ★★★★★ Frontal 5★ · Side 5★ · Rollover 4★ Source: NHTSA NCAP Fuel economy 113mpg combined $578/yr at this week's prices Source: EPA · EIA Specs Electric· Automatic 6 engine and transmission configurations Source: NHTSA vPIC
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Recalls (8)

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2024 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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Listed for 2024 Volkswagen ID.4. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 26V030000 Filed Jan 21, 2026

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 2024 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.
Recall 26V028000 Filed Jan 21, 2026

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
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Listed for 2024 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.
Recall 25V836000 Filed Dec 3, 2025

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
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Listed for 2024 Volkswagen ID.4. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V434000 Filed Jun 30, 2025

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
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Listed for 2024 Volkswagen ID.4. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V125000 Filed Feb 28, 2025

Loss of Drive Power from Charging Unit Failure

Electrical system · 12v/24v/48v battery
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024-2025 AUDI Q4 E-Tron SUV, AUDI Q4 E-Tron Sportback, and 2024 ID.4 vehicles. The on-board charger (OCDC) may fail and stop charging the 12-volt battery, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Consequence
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the OCDC, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 20, 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 93CJ. Audi's number for this recall is 93FR.
90.9% repairedof 13,769 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Recall 24V651000 Filed Sep 4, 2024

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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Recall 24V643000 Filed Aug 28, 2024

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. Volkswagen’s 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
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 24V643000
Listed for 2024 Volkswagen ID.4. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 23V750000 Filed Dec 7, 2023

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
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V750000

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Owner complaints (48)

48 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.

4involved a crash
1involved a fire
1injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 48.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2024 compares with other ID.4 years

Best and worst ID.4 years →
335 136 459 48 27
20212022202320242025
This year (2024)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%★★★★☆
Front seat of a modern car with the seat belt buckled across the passenger seat
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), 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 suv awd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 113 mpg combined

113
mpg combined
122
city
104
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$650
CO₂ tailpipe
—
EPA class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle

What it costs you to run

$578per year
$48per month
133gallons a year

Miles ÷ 113 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

2024 Volkswagen ID.4 configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
Electric · AutomaticRear-Wheel Drive122 / 104 / 113$650—
Electric · AutomaticRear-Wheel Drive122 / 104 / 113$650—
Electric · AutomaticRear-Wheel Drive115 / 98 / 107$700—
Electric · AutomaticRear-Wheel Drive115 / 98 / 107$700—
Electric · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive108 / 96 / 102$750—
Electric · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive108 / 96 / 102$750—

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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All ID.4 years

Where to next

Which ID.4 years drew the fewest complaints?Best & worst years →2025 Volkswagen ID.4 report27 complaints · 1 campaigns →2023 Volkswagen ID.4 report459 complaints · 14 campaigns →Have a VIN? Decode itVIN decoder →

2024 Volkswagen ID.4 FAQ

How many recalls does the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 have?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns: 26V030000 (electrical), 26V028000 (electrical), 25V836000 (electrical), 25V434000 (brake), 25V125000 (electrical), 24V651000 (structure), 24V643000 (air bag), 23V750000 (structure). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 problems?

Owners filed 48 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (27), Unknown or other (14), Forward collision avoidance (7) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 get?

EPA rates the Electric · Automatic version at 122 city, 104 highway and 113 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

What safety rating did the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 get?

NHTSA rated the 2024 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

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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