2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 2 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
12
Complaints
2
Recalls
2
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
0
Injuries
66.7
Severity index
Severity index 66.7 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | 33.3% |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | 16.7% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | 16.7% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | 8.3% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | 8.3% |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 1 | 8.3% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | 8.3% |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 1 | 8.3% |
The single most-reported system is UNKNOWN OR OTHER, cited in 4 of 12 complaints (33.3%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 4 |
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25V233000 | 10/04/2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 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 Vehicl |
| 25V269000 | 15/05/2025 | SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY | 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 requirem |
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.