Recalls (1)
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2025 Volkswagen ID.4. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗High-Voltage Battery May Overheat and Cause Fire
- 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.
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Owner complaints (27)
27 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 27 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 14 | 51.9% |
| Back over prevention | 7 | 25.9% |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 25.9% |
| Unknown or other | 6 | 22.2% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | 18.5% |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 14.8% |
| Service brakes | 3 | 11.1% |
| Air bags | 1 | 3.7% |
| Engine | 1 | 3.7% |
| Lane departure | 1 | 3.7% |
How 2025 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 |
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
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 suv awd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 113 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $650
- CO₂ tailpipe
- —
- EPA class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
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
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric · Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 122 / 104 / 113 | $650 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 122 / 104 / 113 | $650 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 115 / 98 / 107 | $700 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 115 / 98 / 107 | $700 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 108 / 96 / 102 | $750 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 108 / 96 / 102 | $750 | — |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
Looking at a 2025 ID.4 for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
Where to next
2025 Volkswagen ID.4 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 26V030000 (electrical). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 problems?
Owners filed 27 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (14), Back over prevention (7), Vehicle speed control (7) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2025 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 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 get?
NHTSA rated the 2025 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.