2024 Volkswagen ID.4 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other ID.4 years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 4th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 9 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4. That ranks 4th out of 6 ID.4 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (28 complaints, 56%), typically at around 3,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are 9 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 50owner complaints
- 9safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 28 | 56% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 15 | 30% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 7 | 14% | 2,100 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 8% | 3,800 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 3 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 4% | 1,750 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 2% | 3,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2024 Volkswagen ID.4 recalls (9)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
Problem: 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.
Risk: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. The remedy is currently under development. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed November 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93EX. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 6, 2026.
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction batteryPark outside
Problem: 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.
Risk: A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 ID.4 vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat.
Risk: A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction batteryPark outside
Problem: 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.
Risk: A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Service brakes; suspension
Problem: 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.
Risk: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Electrical system:propulsion system:dc/dc converter; electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery
Problem: 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.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
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.
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Problem: 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.
Risk: An improperly secured air bag inflator may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: 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. VolkswagenÂs number for this recall is 69E8.
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The central display of this 2024 VW Id.4 on random drives will refuse to light up. The following features are no longer able to be used: parking sensors (they don't show up when put into reverse), ac controls (no way to manage fan speed or turn on and off, no defrost), ADAS systems (no way to…
Dealer canceled my scheduled recall service twice arguing backlog. Indicated they have no solution but did not provide any alternative arrangements. I have been waiting for my car to be serviced to fix urgent safety recall regarding potential fire from EV battery. This is a severe hazard.
While attempting to park in my driveway, the vehicle experienced a complete loss of braking. The brake pedal did not stop the vehicle, and pressing the electronic parking brake switch had no effect. The vehicle continued forward and crashed through my closed garage door. The only reason it stopped…
Vehicle was being driven at highway speed when loss of power occurred, vehicle moved to side of road and would not restart. Performed 12v capacitve procedure with no change. Hazard lights would not function, other 12v systems remained on.
Recall 91VH causes some cars to break carnet modules and other modules. If you google the issues, you will find that Recall 91VH (5.4.3) causes multiple cars to break. We should not have to appeal and plead with VW on a 2 year old vehicle to get it fixed. This puts saftey at risk as it causes…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4?
Owners most often report electrical system, unknown or other, forward collision avoidance problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 28 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4?
Yes, 9 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other ID.4 model years, the 2024 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.