Is the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 53% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 have?

11 recalls on file for this model year.

2021 Volkswagen ID.4

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2021 Volkswagen ID.4
BUILT 2026-10-10

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 335
Recalls: 11
Investigations: 2
Top problem: Electrical system

Complaints per year

2021: 335 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2021	335
2022	137
2023	460
2024	48
2025	27
2026	0

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

53% · 179 reports

Most commonly citing software and traction battery.

CRASHINJURY

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The contact owned a 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. The contact stated that while driving on a highway at a moderate speed, traffic came to a sudden halt.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-24

The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. The contact stated that while his wife was opening the driver's side rear door, she was shocked by an electrical discharge.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-05

Pulling into a parking space, using reiterative braking (B Mode). When applying brakes, car bolted and could not be controlled. It jumped a curb and drove straight toward a building. Brakes would not respond. Steering would not respond.

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-11-10

Also filed under Vehicle speed control and steering

Forward collision avoidance

14% · 47 reports

Most commonly citing adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking.

CRASHINJURY

Service brakes

11% · 37 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY

Structure

11% · 37 reports

Most commonly citing body and interior.

CRASH

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The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V651000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-20

Vehicle speed control

10% · 34 reports

CRASHINJURY

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In the process of parking, vehicle was stopped in the parking spot and vehicle suddenly accelerated to a high speed and crashed into a brick column. Air bags did go off.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-30

Also filed under Back over prevention

Safety timeline

11 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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2021-06-18Exterior lighting21V413000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 ID.4 vehicles. Caps were installed on the headlight vertical aim instead of the horizontal aim, allowing for horizontal adjustment of the headlight beam.

Remedy: Dealers will remove the caps from the vertical aim and install them on the horizontal aim, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.

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2021-08-27Seat belts21V607000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 ID4 vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the rear outboard seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.

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2021-08-27Seat belts21V606000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021.

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2021-11-05Steering21V852000 Volkswagen Group of American, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling one 2021 ID.4 vehicle. The steering gear may have an incorrectly assembled or missing drive bushing.

Remedy: A dealer will replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 5, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 48Q7.

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2022-12-06Electrical system22V162000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 ID4 vehicles. Incorrect soldering of the flexible printed circuit assembled (FPCA), inside the high voltage (HV) battery, may cause an unreliable connection.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the battery cell modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 6, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 9302.

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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
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2023-02-14Air bags22V858000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 ID4 vehicles. The passenger air bag may be incorrectly folded.

Remedy: Volkswagen will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 14, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number to this recall is 69EH.

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2023-03-30Electrical system23V040000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 ID.4 vehicles. Software programing may cause the high voltage (HV) battery management control module to restart or the pulse inverter to deactivate.

Remedy: Dealers will update the HV battery management control unit and the pulse inverter control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 31, 2023.

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2023-09-13Structure23V312000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2022 ID.4 vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will update the vehicle software, and inspect the door handles as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 19, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298.

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2024-05-16Recall queryClosed 2024-11-04 Inadvertent Door Opening
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2024-12-20Back over prevention, electrical system, equipment24V344000 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.

Remedy: 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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2024-12-27Structure24V651000 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.

Remedy: 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.

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2025-03-14Power train, service brakes, hydraulic25V120000 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.

Remedy: 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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2021 Volkswagen ID.4 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Electrical system: 179 reports on file for this year.
Forward collision avoidance: 47 reports on file for this year.
Service brakes: 37 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 21V413000 · Exterior lighting
Recall 21V607000 · Seat belts
Recall 21V606000 · Seat belts
Recall 21V852000 · Steering
Recall 22V162000 · Electrical system
Recall 22V858000 · Air bags
Recall 23V040000 · Electrical system
Recall 23V312000 · Structure
Recall 24V344000 · Back over prevention, electrical system, equipment
Recall 24V651000 · Structure
Recall 25V120000 · Power train, service brakes, hydraulic

FAQ

Is the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 reliable?: There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4?: The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 53% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 have?: 11 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.