2025 Volkswagen Id.4: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 37 complaints
37
Total Complaints
Electrical System
Top Issue
14
Crash Reports

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Electrical System
9
Vehicle Speed Control
5
Unknown Or Other
4
Warnings
4
Warnings
2
Visibility/Wiper
2
Automatic Emergency Braking
2
Adaptive Cruise Control
2
Service Brakes
2
Rearview System Braking
1

Severity Assessment

14
Crashes
2
Fires
6
Injuries
0
Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"3 times in the last 4 weeks, I have had a situation where I get into the car to drive it and the Infotainment screen is black and not functional. The only way to reset it is to get out, lock the car, and come back 15 minutes later and it resolves itself. During the time the Infotainment screen is ..."
"3 times in the last 4 weeks, I have had a situation where I get into the car to drive it and the Infotainment screen is black and not functional. The only way to reset it is to get out, lock the car, and come back 15 minutes later and it resolves itself. During the time the Infotainment screen is ..."
"3 times in the last 4 weeks, I have had a situation where I get into the car to drive it and the Infotainment screen is black and not functional. The only way to reset it is to get out, lock the car, and come back 15 minutes later and it resolves itself. During the time the Infotainment screen is ..."

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.

CA: 6 NV: 6 FL: 5 IL: 5 NY: 4 CO: 3 OR: 2 AZ: 2 NJ: 1 TX: 1

Volkswagen Id.4 — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

YearComplaintsCrashes
202150759
202222830
202375498
2024774

Active Recalls (1)

Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.

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