2025 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
- 31
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2025
None on file
55% of complaints
Complaints per year
2025: 31 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 338 |
| 2022 | 137 |
| 2023 | 465 |
| 2024 | 53 |
| 2025 | 31 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
55% · 17 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Incident Summary & Vehicle Behavior: I am filing this safety defect report regarding a critical sudden unintended acceleration (SUA) incident in my 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 that resulted in a crash.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-29
Also filed under Vehicle speed control and power train
The car was in neutral while in a drive through car wash. Then, when stopped and shifted to drive, the car bolted forward very suddenly and fast. Went through fence.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-17
Vehicle speed control
23% · 7 reportsShow complaint excerpts
On 6/29/2026, While engaging the brakes on my leased ID.4, I was slowing down approaching another car, and suddenly the vehicle surged forward with full acceleration. It then suddenly re-engaged the brakes just before the vehicle in front of me.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-27
Also filed under Service brakes
Back over prevention
23% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing warnings and rearview system braking.
Show complaint excerpts
On [XXX], I was parking my 2025 VW ID.4 car in a parking spot in B mode and applying the brake to come to a stop.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-08-29
Also filed under Forward collision avoidance and air bags
Forward collision avoidance
23% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.
Visibility/wiper
13% · 4 reportsSafety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →
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2026-03-18Electrical system26V030000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2025 Volkswagen ID.4 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 17 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Back over prevention: 7 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 26V030000 · Electrical system
FAQ
- Is the 2025 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 2025 Volkswagen ID.4?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 55% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.