2024 Volkswagen Id.4: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 77 complaints
77
Total Complaints
3,000mi
Median Mileage
Electrical System
Top Issue
4
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
2,325
25th Percentile
3,000
Median Mileage
3,000
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Electrical System
23
Unknown Or Other
12
Service Brakes
4
Body
4
Adaptive Cruise Control
4
Fuel/Propulsion System
4
Vehicle Speed Control
3
Structure
3
Power Train
2
Wheels
2
Severity Assessment
4
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"When stopping on an incline: the vehicle comes to a stop with the brake pedal. If you let up on the brakes, the vehicle will start rolling backwards because the brakes are not creating enough pressure to hold the vehicle and the electric motor has disengaged to save energy. The infotainment screen w..."
"When stopping on an incline: the vehicle comes to a stop with the brake pedal. If you let up on the brakes, the vehicle will start rolling backwards because the brakes are not creating enough pressure to hold the vehicle and the electric motor has disengaged to save energy. The infotainment screen w..."
"I purchased this vehicle a week ago, and it has only 300 miles on it. The problem: The charging port flap does not open, and therefore, the vehicle cannot be charged. I checked online, and there are many, many cases of this happening in VW vehicles; it is not restricted to EVs. Why is this a saf..."
Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.
When Were Complaints Filed?
Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
TX: 8
GA: 7
NV: 6
CA: 6
NY: 5
NJ: 5
CO: 5
VT: 4
WA: 4
RI: 3
Volkswagen Id.4 — Other Years
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Active Recalls (8)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
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.
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.
12V/24V/48V Battery
Campaign 25V125000 | 28/02/2025
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the OCDC, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 20, 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 93CJ. Audi's number for this recall is 93FR.
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