Volkswagen ID.4: which model years to avoid
Complaint and recall totals for every Volkswagen ID.4 model year we track, ranked by severity.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 324 | 11 | 26 | 1 | 88.3 Medium | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2022 | 133 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 109.8 High | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2023 | 445 | 13 | 52 | 7 | 113.7 High | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2024 | 48 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 62.5 Medium | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2025 | 24 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 358.3 High | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Across 5 model years, the 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 carries the highest severity index (358.3, driven by electrical system), while the 2024 is the cleanest at 62.5.
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.