2023 Volkswagen Id.4: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 754 complaints
754
Total Complaints
11,000mi
Median Mileage
Electrical System
Top Issue
98
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
3,500
25th Percentile
11,000
Median Mileage
22,000
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Electrical System
197
Unknown Or Other
101
Vehicle Speed Control
47
Body
36
Service Brakes
30
Power Train
29
Automatic Emergency Braking
28
Adaptive Cruise Control
28
Back Over Prevention
27
Warnings
24
Severity Assessment
98
Crashes
6
Fires
50
Injuries
0
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"While in reverse if you turn to look back through the window instead of relying on the back-up camera, the car will turn off because there is a sensor on the seat that turns the car off if weight is not distributed correctly. The camera is not always reliable especially in situations with a lot of ..."
"While in reverse if you turn to look back through the window instead of relying on the back-up camera, the car will turn off because there is a sensor on the seat that turns the car off if weight is not distributed correctly. The camera is not always reliable especially in situations with a lot of ..."
"While in reverse if you turn to look back through the window instead of relying on the back-up camera, the car will turn off because there is a sensor on the seat that turns the car off if weight is not distributed correctly. The camera is not always reliable especially in situations with a lot of ..."
Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.
When Were Complaints Filed?
Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.
When Does Each Component Fail?
Median mileage at complaint for top components.
Electrical System
197 complaints
25th: 3,500 mi
Median: 12,000 mi
75th: 24,000 mi
Vehicle Speed Control
47 complaints
25th: 4,000 mi
Median: 12,000 mi
75th: 26,000 mi
Service Brakes
30 complaints
Median: 2,800 mi
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
CA: 212
MA: 42
NV: 42
WA: 42
IL: 33
OR: 32
NY: 31
CO: 31
FL: 30
NJ: 29
Volkswagen Id.4 — Other Years
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Active Recalls (13)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Display Function
Campaign 22V823000 | 02/11/2022
An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners February 14, 2023. Volkswagen owners will receive an owner notification letter once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and
Traction Motor
Campaign 22V830000 | 09/11/2022
Coolant that leaks into the high-voltage system may impact safety-critical systems and warning lights, causing a loss of vehicle control or unintended air bag deployment, and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Dealers will inspect and replace the electric motor, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 6, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19Q9.
Cables
Campaign 22V956000 | 29/12/2022
A short circuit may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. A short circuit also increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect the 12-Volt battery charging cable and repair or replace it, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 27, 2023. Owners may conta
Structure
Campaign 23V750000 | 07/12/2023
In a fire, fabric that is not fire retardant may further fuel a fire, increasing the risk of injury.
Dealers will apply flame retardant to the sunshade fabric, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 60G3.
Software
Campaign 24V344000 | 15/05/2024
Displays that do not show critical information, such as vehicle speed or the rearview camera image, increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 20, 2024. Owners may contact VW customer service at 1-800-893-5298. VW's number for this recall is 919A.
Inflator Module
Campaign 24V643000 | 28/08/2024
An improperly secured air bag inflator may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Dealers will inspect and replace the air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagens number for this recall is 69E8.
Exterior
Campaign 24V651000 | 04/09/2024
A vehicle door that opens unexpectedly while driving increases the risk of injury.
Volkswagen dealers will inspect and replace the door handles as necessary, and update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 27, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 57J9.
Camera
Campaign 24V875000 | 20/11/2024
A blank rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the peripheral camera control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 26, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91B3.
Gear Position Indication (Prndl)
Campaign 25V120000 | 27/02/2025
Failure to display the gear position may result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not engaged, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will update the brake control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 14, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97H3. Audi's number for
Service Brakes
Campaign 25V434000 | 30/06/2025
A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42HX.
Traction Battery
Campaign 25V836000 | 03/12/2025
A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Owners are advised to park outside immediately after charging and not leave their vehicles charging indoors overnight until the recall repair is complete. Also, owners are advised not to use Level 3 DC chargers and to limit the maximum charge of the battery to 80% until the remedy has been complete
Traction Battery
Campaign 26V028000 | 21/01/2026
A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Owners are advised to park outside immediately after charging and not leave their vehicles charging indoors overnight until the recall repair is complete. Also, owners are advised not to use Level 3 DC chargers and to limit the maximum charge of the battery to 80% until the remedy has been complete
Traction Battery
Campaign 26V030000 | 21/01/2026
A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
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. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93EA. Vehicle Ide
Maintain Your Electrical System
Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.
- Clean battery terminals annually with baking soda and water
- Replace the battery every 3-5 years before it leaves you stranded
- Don't leave accessories running with the engine off
- Check for corroded ground connections if you have intermittent electrical issues
- Replace dim headlights promptly — they're a safety issue and a wiring symptom
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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.
Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.
Data through: 2026-03-28