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Propulsion system: traction battery
NewRisk. A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
2024 Volkswagen ID.4Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 54 owner complaints about the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 9 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 5, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 has problems
54 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
30Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
7Forward collision avoidance2 crash/fire/injury
7Fuel/propulsion system
7Structure
5Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
4Vehicle speed control
3Back over prevention
3Power train
3Visibility/wiper
117 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 30 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 7 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | 0 |
| Structure | 7 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 1 |
| Back over prevention | 3 | 1 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 1 |
| 7 other systems | 11 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
9 recalls
2024 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
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
Risk. A loss of drive power increases 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 · 2025 Q3
Structure
Risk. In a fire, fabric that is not fire retardant may further fuel a fire, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
Best & worst years
2024 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
2024 Volkswagen ID.4 safety ratings
2024 Volkswagen ID.4 SUV RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (10.3% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What ID.4 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Volkswagen offered an optional temporary 80% battery charge limit in the myVW app under recall 93EX (NHTSA 26V630). I declined it in the app. The vehicle charged to 100% for a few days after my decline. On October 27, 2026 the vehicle defaulted to an 80% target charge without my consent. I cannot…
I am reporting recurring drive system and electrical system problems with my leased 2024 Volkswagen ID.4. This is the fourth occurrence of vehicle problems in less than two years, despite previous dealership repairs. On [XXX], after approximately nine months without problems, the vehicle again…
Dealer canceled my scheduled recall service twice arguing backlog. Indicated they have no solution but did not provide any alternative arrangements. I have been waiting for my car to be serviced to fix urgent safety recall regarding potential fire from EV battery. This is a severe hazard.
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