Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | −33% | 2 | — | Few |
| 2025 | 29 | −38% | 2 | Electrical | Average |
| 2024 | 51 | −63% | 9 | Electrical | Good |
| 2023 | 463 | 2.8× | 15 | Electrical | Avoid |
| 2022 | 137 | — | 7 | Electrical | Limited data |
| 2021 | 338 | — | 11 | Electrical | Limited data |
* Complaints compared with the median ID.4 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Volkswagen ID.4 problems
Latest Volkswagen ID.4 recalls
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.
Remedy: 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.
Electrical 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.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside immediately after charging and not leave their vehicles charging indoors overnight until the recall repair is complete.
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.
Remedy: 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.
Electrical 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.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside immediately after charging and not leave their vehicles charging indoors overnight until the recall repair is complete.
Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2026 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, and ID.4 vehicles. The incorrect wheel bolts may have been installed during vehicle manufacturing.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. Dealers will inspect and replace the wheel bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2025.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Volkswagen ID.4 should you avoid?
2023 — this year has the most complaints relative to other ID.4 years at the same age, led by electrical system problems in the 2023.
What is the best year for the Volkswagen ID.4?
2024 has the fewest complaints compared with other ID.4 years at the same age, followed by 2025. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Volkswagen ID.4 problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the electrical system (512), driver assistance (238) and speed control & acceleration (123). Electrical complaints peak in the 2023 model year.
How many recalls has the Volkswagen ID.4 had?
27 recalls across 2021–2026. The model year with the most is 2023. See all Volkswagen ID.4 recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.