Volkswagen ID.4 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 1,013 owner complaints and 27 safety recalls on file for the Volkswagen ID.4, across 6 model years (2021–2026). The 2023 model year has the most complaints (462). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Volkswagen ID.4 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical ID.4 year: 2021, 2023. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2023 ID.4: 462 complaints, 15 recalls
- 2021 ID.4: 336 complaints, 11 recalls
- 2022 ID.4: 137 complaints, 7 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Volkswagen ID.4 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 510 | 5 | 19 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance problems | 152 | 5 | 60 |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | 123 | 5 | 46 |
| Structure problems | 117 | 5 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 89 | 5 | 33 |
| Back Over Prevention | 84 | 5 | 14 |
| Power Train | 70 | 5 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 60 | 4 | 4 |
| Engine | 50 | 5 | 5 |
| Lane Departure | 41 | 5 | 3 |
| Steering | 35 | 3 | 11 |
| Exterior Lighting | 34 | 4 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 34 | 5 | 0 |
| Equipment | 33 | 3 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 26 | 4 | 9 |
| Tires | 17 | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 14 | 4 | 1 |
| Seats | 10 | 3 | 1 |
| Suspension | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Volkswagen ID.4 problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2023: electrical system (231) · forward collision avoidance (74) · structure (60) · vehicle speed control (57)
- 2022: electrical system (57)
- 2021: electrical system (179)
All Volkswagen ID.4 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 ID.4 | 0 | 2 | 5★ | — | |
| 2025 ID.4 | 28 | 2 | 5★ | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2024 ID.4 | 50 | 9 | 5★ | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2023 ID.4 | 462 | 15 | 5★ | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2022 ID.4 | 137 | 7 | 5★ | Electrical System | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2021 ID.4 | 336 | 11 | 5★ | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Volkswagen ID.4 years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2021 (336), 2023 (462) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical ID.4 year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Volkswagen ID.4?
Electrical System, with 510 complaints across 5 model years.
How many recalls does the Volkswagen ID.4 have?
27 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.