2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other ID. Buzz years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (4 complaints, 25%). Complaints mention 3 crashes. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 16owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 19% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 13% | 3,350 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 6% | 6,600 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz recalls (2)
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Seats:mid/rear assembly
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 ID. BUZZ vehicles. The third-row rear bench is wide enough for three passengers, but is designed for two passengers and equipped with two seat belts. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: In the event that more than two passengers sit in the rear bench seat, there would not be enough seat belts, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install trim to adjust the width of the third-row rear seats, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72LC.
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 ID. Buzz vehicles. The brake system warning light on the instrument panel display may be the incorrect symbol and color. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems" and 101, "Control and Displays."
Risk: An incorrectly displayed warning light can fail to alert the driver to critical safety information, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 90A2.
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.
2nd time this week that the entire infotainment system crashed, leaving a black screen. Unable to adjust climate control or see navigation or see car settings. Very dangerous in the middle of driving.
On starting the car, infotainment screen shows a blank screen. Audio still works but unable to adjust any settings due to the screen being blank. Holding power button for 15 seconds restarts the infotainment system but screen still remains blank.
I am reporting a safety concern involving my 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz Pro S RWD. While reversing at approximately 3 mph out of a parking spot, the vehicle suddenly and automatically applied the brakes with extreme force even though there was no obstacle behind the vehicle and no apparent reason for…
The contact owns a 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz. The contact stated that while driving and stopping at a stoplight for approximately 20 seconds, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated and crashed into a 2022 Jeep Wrangler. The vehicle crashed into the other vehicle approximately three times, causing the…
Twice now, my center touch screen display has failed to operate upon startup. Restarting the vehicle does not fix the problem.The problem is not able to be replicated for the dealer as it happens at random(twice over 13,000 miles). No warnings predicated the error, nor would they be displayable…
Other Volkswagen ID. Buzz years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz?
Owners most often report unknown or other, electrical system, back over prevention problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other ID. Buzz model years, the 2025 has too little data to compare, 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.