Model year
2023 Volkswagen ID.4
NHTSA lists 15 recalls and 464 complaints for the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). 3 recalls marked park outside. The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (227), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (118), VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (56). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 99–107 MPGe combined and 31.5–34.2 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $700–$750, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2021 338 complaints
- 2022 137 complaints
- 2023 464 complaints
- 2024 51 complaints
- 2025 29 complaints
- 2026 0 complaints
Recalls
26V630000 · Sep 30, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2026 ID.4 vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail and lead to a vehicle fire.
26V030000 · Jan 21, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 ID.4 vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat.
26V028000 · Jan 21, 2026
Park outsideELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
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.
25V836000 · Dec 3, 2025
Park outsideELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
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.
25V434000 · Jun 30, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES; SUSPENSION
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…
25V120000 · Feb 27, 2025
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL); SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC…
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…
24V875000 · Nov 20, 2024
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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…
24V651000 · Sep 4, 2024
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR
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.
24V643000 · Aug 28, 2024
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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.
24V344000 · May 15, 2024
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE; BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
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…
5 more recalls are in the NHTSA file for this name and are not listed here. Campaign numbers above link to NHTSA.
Complaints
464 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 55, fire flag on 7, injury field 33, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| RQ24010 | Inadvertent Door Opening · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | May 16, 2024 | Nov 4, 2024 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.109 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.103 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ID.4 · Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 115 | 99 | 107 | 31.5 | 209 | $700 |
| ID.4 AWD Pro · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 104 | 93 | 99 | 34.2 | 255 | $750 |
| ID.4 AWD Pro S · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 104 | 93 | 99 | 34.2 | 255 | $750 |
| ID.4 Pro · Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 115 | 98 | 107 | 31.5 | 275 | $700 |
| ID.4 Pro S · Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 115 | 98 | 107 | 31.5 | 275 | $700 |
| ID.4 S · Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 115 | 99 | 107 | 31.5 | 209 | $700 |
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Check a vehicle
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