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
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 27 | 56.2% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 14 | 29.2% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 7 | 14.6% |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 7 | 14.6% |
| STRUCTURE | 7 | 14.6% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 6 | 12.5% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | 8.3% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | 4.2% |
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
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2025 | 28 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 9 |
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V750000 | 07/12/2023 | STRUCTURE | 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 Sta |
| 24V643000 | 28/08/2024 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 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. |
| 24V651000 | 04/09/2024 | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR | 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. |
| 25V125000 | 28/02/2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 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. |
| 25V434000 | 30/06/2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | 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 bra |
| 25V836000 | 03/12/2025 | 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. |
| 26V028000 | 21/01/2026 | 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. |
| 26V030000 | 21/01/2026 | 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. |
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.