2024 Volkswagen ID.4
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 332 |
| 2022 | 135 |
| 2023 | 453 |
| 2024 | 48 |
| 2025 | 26 |
| 2026 | 0 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
56% of complaints: electrical system — 27 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIREShow complaint excerpts
5/22/2025, Thursday morning I unplugged my car that was parked inside my garage.
NHTSA ODI report, 20250523
17% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
I am filing this formal complaint with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding a critical safety failure involving my 2024 Volkswagen ID.4.
NHTSA ODI report, 20250430
Also filed under BACK OVER PREVENTION
15% of complaints: service brakes — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.
CRASH15% of complaints: structure — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body.
13% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 6 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
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.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 23V750000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Remedy: 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. VolkswagenÂs number for this recall is 69E8.
Campaign 24V643000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 24V651000 — check if this car was fixed
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024-2025 AUDI Q4 E-Tron SUV, AUDI Q4 E-Tron Sportback, and 2024 ID.4 vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the OCDC, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 20, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Campaign 25V125000 — check if this car was fixed
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport and 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 25V434000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside immediately after charging and not leave their vehicles charging indoors overnight until the recall repair is complete.
Campaign 25V836000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside immediately after charging and not leave their vehicles charging indoors overnight until the recall repair is complete.
Campaign 26V028000 — check if this car was fixed
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 ID.4 vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 26V030000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2024 Volkswagen ID.4 — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (27 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (8 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (7 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 23V750000 (structure) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24V643000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24V651000 (structure) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V125000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V434000 (service brakes, suspension) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V836000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 26V028000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 26V030000 (electrical system) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2024 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 2024 Volkswagen ID.4?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 56% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 have?
8 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.