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2025 Volkswagen ID.4

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2025 Volkswagen ID.4
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:01:04.425Z

Only 26 complaints on file — too few 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.

Only 26 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Volkswagen ID.4 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2025 highlighted. 2021: 332 complaints 2021 2022: 135 complaints 2022 2023: 453 complaints 2023 2024: 48 complaints 2024 2025: 26 complaints 2025 2026: 0 complaints 2026
2025: 26 complaints
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YearComplaints
2021332
2022135
2023453
202448
202526
20260

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 26 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

13 of 26 total reports mention: electrical system.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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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, 20260817

BACK OVER PREVENTION

7 of 26 total reports mention: back over prevention, most commonly citing warnings and rearview system braking.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20250829

Also filed under FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE and AIR BAGS

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

7 of 26 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.

CRASH INJURY
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

6 of 26 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
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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, 20260727

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES

VISIBILITY/WIPER

4 of 26 total reports mention: visibility/wiper.

FIRE INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20260318 — electrical system

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

2025 Volkswagen ID.4 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for back over prevention issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 26V030000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.