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2023 Volkswagen Id.4 — Known Issues & Recalls

13 Recalls409 Owner Complaints14 Categories Affected
409
Total Complaints
13
Open Recalls
43
Crashes
5
Fires
28
Injuries

Complaints from Jan 2025 to Dec 2024

The most reported issue is electrical system problems (63 complaints). 43 complaints involved crashes. 5 involved fires.

Open Safety Recalls (13)

Safety RecallFREE FIX AT DEALER
Feb 2022

NHTSA Campaign: 22V823000

Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Golf R A8, Audi S3, RS3 Sedan, Q4 E-Tron SUV, A3 Sedan, and 2022-2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI, and ID4 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be blank or unresponsive when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear or when the park function is manually activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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 Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Volkswagen) 91EK and (Audi) 91EL.

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Sep 2022

NHTSA Campaign: 22V830000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 ID4 vehicles. The electric motor sealing ring was improperly assembled, which may allow coolant to leak into the high-voltage system and interfere with the CAN communication and power supply.

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 deployment, and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: 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.

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NHTSA Campaign: 22V956000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 ID4 rear-wheel drive vehicles. The 12-Volt battery charging cable may contact the steering column shaft and cause the cable insulation to wear, possibly resulting in a short circuit.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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 contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97HA.

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Jul 2023

NHTSA Campaign: 23V750000

Component: STRUCTURE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. The interior sunshade for the panoramic glass roof may be insufficiently fire retardant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 302, "Flammability of Interior Materials."

Risk: In a fire, fabric that is not fire retardant may further fuel a fire, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: 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.

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NHTSA Campaign: 24V344000

Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 ID.4 vehicles. Due to a software issue, affected vehicles may experience center displays and instrument panel displays that do not boot, or that sporadically reset. This can result in loss of speedometer information or loss of rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: Displays that do not show critical information, such as vehicle speed or the rearview camera image, increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

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NHTSA Campaign: 24V643000

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ID4 vehicles. The fasteners securing the passenger frontal air bag inflator may be loose.

Risk: An improperly secured air bag inflator may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Fix: 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. Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 69E8.

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Apr 2024

NHTSA Campaign: 24V651000

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 ID.4 vehicles. The door handles may allow water to enter the circuit board assembly, which can cause the doors to open unexpectedly.

Risk: A vehicle door that opens unexpectedly while driving increases the risk of injury.

Fix: 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. This recall expands previous recall numbers 23V-312 and 23V-213. Vehicles previously repaired under 23V-312 and 23V-213 will need to have the new remedy completed.

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NHTSA Campaign: 24V875000

Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 ID.4 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse or when the park function is manually activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A blank rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

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NHTSA Campaign: 25V120000

Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2023 ID.4, 2022-2023 Audi Q4 e-Tron, and Q4 e-Tron Sportback vehicles. The instrument panel may not properly display the transmission gear lever indicator. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect."

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.

Fix: 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 this recall is 454R.

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NHTSA Campaign: 25V434000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport and 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. Certain bolts on the chassis, brake system and/or suspension (such as bolts for certain cross member, engine mount, control arm, subframe, rear brake carrier, etc.) of affected vehicles may not have been correctly tightened during the manufacturing process.

Risk: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

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Mar 2025

NHTSA Campaign: 25V836000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. The high voltage (HV) battery cell modules may contain misaligned electrodes that can result in a battery fire.

Risk: A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: 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 completed. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery cell modules as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 11, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93EV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 5, 2025.

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NHTSA Campaign: 26V028000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. The high voltage (HV) battery cell modules may contain misaligned electrodes that can result in a battery fire.

Risk: A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: 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 completed. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery cell modules 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 93EW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 23, 2026.

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NHTSA Campaign: 26V030000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 ID.4 vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat.

Risk: A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: 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 Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 23, 2026.

Owner-Reported Issues (20 of 409)

Electrical System3 issues
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2026

While charging your ID.4 at a public charging station, the charging port started smoking. When you removed the charger, you noticed a loose pin inside the port and melted plastic. Your dealer refused to service the vehicle without explaining why. The repair will likely involve replacing the charging port and inspecting the charging system for electrical damage.

NHTSA #: 11726713
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2026

I am submitting a safety complaint regarding my 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro S, VIN [XXX] , which is subject to Manufacturer Recall No. 93EA / NHTSA Recall No. 26V030, issued on January 21, 2026.

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NHTSA #: 11723971
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2026

For the past seven months, my vehicle‘s location settings have been off. It has been to the dealership multiple times and is connected to satellite, but is unable to show the proper location for the car. While I am driving, I am often unable to use my cell phones Apple or Google Maps because the phone’s location services are off.

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NHTSA #: 11719505
Unknown Or Other3 issues
criticalUNKNOWN OR OTHER
CrashFiled: Mar 2026

The vehicle lurched forward as I was parking and hit a parked vehicle in front of me; it accelerated forward even though my foot wasn't on the accelerator. I have contacted VW and was told to take the vehicle to a VW dealer to be inspected; that is happening next week. I did not notice any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms prior to the accident.

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NHTSA #: 11723925
highUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Mar 2026

Your car's battery is part of a recall, which prevents you from using DC fast charging and limits you to charging only to 80% capacity. This significantly reduces your vehicle's range and charging speed, making long-distance travel much less practical than when you purchased it.

NHTSA #: 11727511
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Mar 2026

The vehicle’s GPS/navigation system repeatedly misrepresents the vehicle’s physical location while driving. The defect includes incorrect vehicle positioning on the map display, including instances where the vehicle appears in incorrect geographic locations (including appearing in the middle of a river).

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NHTSA #: 11723165
Electrical System,vehicle Speed Control2 issues
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Mar 2026

The instrument panel in my car went completely dark, leaving me without any knowledge of my speed. This is a massive safety risk. I am taking it to the dealership tomorrow, but there are no issues that came up when this failed, it just failed to boot correctly, and nothing I could do would bring it back.

NHTSA #: 11722378
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Mar 2026

The contact owns a 2023 Volkswagen ID.4. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle independently accelerated. In addition, a message to take the vehicle to the dealer was displayed.

NHTSA #: 11721681
Electrical System,unknown Or Other2 issues
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Feb 2026

The vehicle continues to unlock itself. The dealer has been able to reproduce the problem. First repair.

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NHTSA #: 11719308
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Feb 2026

Car is inoperable. The display states a number of issues: Display states that: 1. "Error: Drive System.

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NHTSA #: 11716040
Electrical System,vehicle Speed Control,forward Collision Avoidance1 issue
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
CrashFiled: Apr 2026

Your car suddenly accelerated forward on its own and hit another vehicle, even though you didn't press the accelerator. The emergency braking system failed to activate before the collision, despite the obstacle being visible and avoidable. This involved a crash between your vehicle and another car.

NHTSA #: 11728935
Electrical System,unknown Or Other,engine1 issue
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Mar 2026

Your car failed to connect to or stay connected to a charging station. When charging did start, warning messages appeared on your dashboard within 5 minutes telling you to stop moving and park the car, saying the battery needed replacement—even though the car was already parked. The charging session then stopped and wouldn't reconnect, and your car wouldn't start, leaving you stranded. A new 12-volt battery was installed for $479, but this didn't resolve the issue; your car is now waiting for a main battery replacement at the dealership.

NHTSA #: 11726757
Vehicle Speed Control,engine1 issue
criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Filed: Mar 2026

Your 2023 ID.4 accelerates unpredictably when the battery is charged to 90-100%, which you find unsafe to drive. Additionally, the battery charges to 100% even when you've set it to stop at 80%. You're aware of a recall for potential battery overheating and fire risk, but no diagnostic test or repair is currently available to determine if your car is affected, leaving you uncertain about the battery's safety. The dealership's brief test drive didn't reproduce the acceleration issue, so they couldn't diagnose the problem.

NHTSA #: 11725970
Service Brakes,forward Collision Avoidance1 issue
criticalSERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Filed: Mar 2026

Your vehicle's GPS/SOS module may be experiencing failures, which the owner believes poses a battery fire risk. The owner is requesting an investigation into whether this is a widespread defect and whether the manufacturer is addressing it appropriately. A repair or replacement of the GPS/SOS module may be needed to resolve this issue.

NHTSA #: 11724884
Steering,power Train,electrical System1 issue
criticalSTEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2026

Your 2023 ID.4 is experiencing multiple serious electrical and mechanical failures including complete loss of power steering, difficulty starting and shutting off, significant engine lag when accelerating, and 17 different electrical warning alerts on the dashboard. You've also reported malfunctioning door locks, brake warning lights, reduced driving range, and a persistent whining noise. The vehicle has been in and out of service since April 2025 with unresolved issues, and you believe it's unsafe to drive, especially with children in the car. A complete electrical system diagnosis and power steering system replacement will likely be required, along with addressing the underlying electrical faults causing the multiple warning codes.

NHTSA #: 11724748
Fuel/propulsion System1 issue
criticalFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2026

VW has informed me that my 2023 ID4 has a faulty battery that is at risk of catching fire. The VW corporate representative told me not to charge at fast charging stations and to keep it clear from my property because of the risk of it catching fire. VW has not issued the recall yet as they dont have a solution, but warned me about the dangers.

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NHTSA #: 11719253
Suspension,wheels,unknown Or Other1 issue
criticalSUSPENSION,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Feb 2026

Abnormal inside tire wear leading to blow outs and flats. TSB 42M6 available for alignment, adjustment bolts and camber adjustments but it was not sent to my car and I've had to replace 2 sets of rear tires due to uneven wear. Mileage currently is at 35k.

NHTSA #: 11717166
Power Train,electrical System,engine1 issue
criticalPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Feb 2026

This vehicle is a total safety hazard due to two distinct failures: ​1. Unresolved Door Defect (14+ Months): For over 14 months, the vehicle has suffered from 'Self-Opening Door Handles.' Despite 4 repair attempts, the manufacturer has failed to fix this, posing a risk of doors opening while driving.

NHTSA #: 11717302
Electrical System,structure,vehicle Speed Control1 issue
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Feb 2026

My 2023 VW ID4 has experienced multiple system failures/malfunctions (e.g., display, backup camera, climate controls, & speedometer failed) beginning in late November 2025. The following is a summary & an approximate timeline: Nov 4, 2025: “OUE7 – Software Update” email; dealer unable to complete (OTA update). Nov 7 & Nov 21, 2025: Weatherstrip repairs; maintenance inspections performed.

NHTSA #: 11715399
Electrical System,unknown Or Other,fuel/propulsion System1 issue
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2026

I am advised by VW to not charge this vehicle using the L3 super chargers along with not to charge it "inside" a garage. However, there is no way to charge the vehicle then without spending thousands to have an electrician move the plug outside. So I am forced to have this vehicle not usable and VW offers zero fix.

NHTSA #: 11721251

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