2024 Volkswagen ID.4: owner complaints and recalls

Analysis of 48 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 8 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.

48
Complaints
8
Recalls
4
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
1
Injuries
62.5
Severity index

Severity index 62.5 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.

Among the 67 2024 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 ranks 30 of 67 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 55% of its model-year peers. See the full 2024 ranking.

What actually fails

ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2756.2%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1429.2%
SERVICE BRAKES714.6%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE714.6%
STRUCTURE714.6%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM612.5%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL48.3%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING24.2%

The single most-reported system is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, cited in 27 of 48 complaints (56.2%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.

Complaints filed per year

2024: 112025: 282026: 9242526
YearComplaints
202411
202528
2026 (year to date)9

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
23V75000007/12/2023STRUCTUREVolkswagen 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 Sta
24V64300028/08/2024AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ID4 vehicles. The fasteners securing the passenger frontal air bag inflator may be loose.
24V65100004/09/2024STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIORVolkswagen 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.
25V12500028/02/2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERYVolkswagen 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.
25V43400030/06/2025SERVICE BRAKESVolkswagen 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 bra
25V83600003/12/2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERYVolkswagen 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.
26V02800021/01/2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERYVolkswagen 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.
26V03000021/01/2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERYVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 ID.4 vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat.
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.