no report yet
Propulsion system: traction battery
NewRisk. A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
2023 Volkswagen ID.4Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 472 owner complaints about the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 15 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-651 the manufacturer reports only 88% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 12, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 has problems
472 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
236Electrical system21 crash/fire/injury
76Forward collision avoidance32 crash/fire/injury
61Structure2 crash/fire/injury
59Vehicle speed control21 crash/fire/injury
48Back over prevention6 crash/fire/injury
37Service brakes
34Power train
26Engine
24Fuel/propulsion system
12416 other systems16 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 236 | 21 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 76 | 32 |
| Structure | 61 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 59 | 21 |
| Back over prevention | 48 | 6 |
| Service brakes | 37 | 17 |
| Power train | 34 | 2 |
| Engine | 26 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 24 | 5 |
| 16 other systems | 124 | 16 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
15 recalls
2023 Volkswagen ID.4 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Propulsion system: traction battery
NewRisk. A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Propulsion system: traction battery
Park outsideNewRisk. A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Propulsion system: traction battery
Park outsideNewRisk. A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
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repaired · 2026 Q3
Service brakes
Risk. A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)
Risk. 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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Sensing system: camera
Risk. A blank rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Handle: exterior
Risk. A vehicle door that opens unexpectedly while driving increases the risk of injury.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An improperly secured air bag inflator may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Back over prevention: software
Risk. Displays that do not show critical information, such as vehicle speed or the rearview camera image, increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q3
Structure
Risk. In a fire, fabric that is not fire retardant may further fuel a fire, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2024 Q4
Handle: exterior
Risk. A vehicle door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury.
repaired · 2024 Q4
12v/24v/48v battery: cables
Park outsideRisk. A short circuit may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q3
Propulsion system: traction motor
Risk. 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…
repaired · 2025 Q1
Back over prevention: display function
Risk. An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volkswagen.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
12kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 28 electrical system complaints. 93% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 10% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
21under 30k miles26under 100k miles2100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2023 vs. every other ID.4 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the ID.4 median. How we score
'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2023 Volkswagen ID.4 safety ratings
2023 Volkswagen ID.4 SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (10.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4, and the recalls they led to.
- Inadvertent Door OpeningNo recall
In owners' words
What ID.4 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Been getting an error code that says like electrical system fault, and I’ve noticed the car only gives about 150 miles of range. Which is way below what it should be giving. I know there are recalls for VW ID 4 on battery cells and stuff so I believe it’s linked with that
On Saturday, November 7, 2026, while driving my 2023 Volkswagen ID.4, the driver instrument cluster completely blacked out. I was left driving completely blind to my current speed and the vehicle's status. Because of the traffic conditions, I could not immediately pull over or safely stop, which…
• Date of Incident: [XXX] • Location of Incident: Electrify America Charging Station at Sheetz (Mentor, Ohio) • Incident Type: In-use battery thermal event during DC fast charging, resulting in total vehicle loss and extensive collateral property damage. • Status of Vehicle: Stationary / Actively…
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