2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Structure Problems
Owners have filed 60 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4, 13% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 12,800 miles. The words owners use most often: “door handle” (20% of reports).
- 60structure complaints
- 12,800median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- 16%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Door handle: mentioned in 12 of 60 complaints (20%)
- Structure prevention equipment: mentioned in 9 of 60 complaints (15%)
- Notifications numbers: mentioned in 8 of 60 complaints (13%)
- Front passenger: mentioned in 7 of 60 complaints (12%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 11 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 60 complaints, 1 mention a crash.
Volkswagen ID.4 structure complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Structure:body:door:handle:exterior
Problem: 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.
Risk: A vehicle door that opens unexpectedly while driving increases the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Structure
Problem: 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."
Risk: In a fire, fabric that is not fire retardant may further fuel a fire, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Structure:body:door:handle:exterior
Problem: 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.
Risk: A vehicle door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury.
Fix: 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
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The failure involves the driverâs side door latch/lock assembly and emergency access system. Specifically, the mechanical emergency keys for the door did not function, and the door later did not fully close or seal due to two loose bolts near the lock. The vehicle is available for inspection upon…
We took this vehicle in for a previous recall for defective exterior door handle. The previous one worked fine, but was replaced do the the recall. The new handle broke within days of being installed. We have requested to have it replaced numerous times by the dealer who says that parts aren't…
Car is developing a paint chip even on the top of the hood since the car was purchased. According to google search, some of white and gray colored made in the USA Id4 card have the paint issues.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2023 Volkswagen ID.4s have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 60 owner complaints about structure for the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 (13% of the 462 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 structure?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list structure. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do structure problems start?
The median reported mileage is 12,800 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about structure problems on the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4?
The most frequent phrase is “door handle”, in 12 of 60 complaints, followed by “structure prevention equipment” (9).
Other 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 problems
See all 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 problems or structure problems across all ID.4 years.