Volkswagen ID.4 years to avoid and best years
Newer Volkswagen ID.4 years have more owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2023 has the most complaints per year, at 124 (457 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2024 at 16 (from 48 complaints), 2022 at 33 (from 135 complaints), and 2021 at 57 (from 333 complaints). The Volkswagen ID.4 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet. On the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4, 72 of 457 complaints name Electrical system.
Data as of .
2024
2022
2021
2025–26
Volkswagen ID.4 reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Volkswagen ID.4. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Too early | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | 107.5 |
| 2025 → Too early | 13 | 26 | 1 | Electrical system | 107.3 |
| 2024 → Fewest | 16 | 48 | 8 | Electrical system | 107.3 |
| 2023 → Most | 124 | 457 | 13 | Electrical system | 104.3 |
| 2022 → Fewest | 33 | 135 | 7 | Electrical system | 101.3 |
| 2021 → Fewest | 57 | 333 | 11 | Electrical system | 96.6 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- SUV
- Tire size
- 235/50R20, 255/45R20, 235/55R19, 255/50R19 (trim dependent)
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA safety recall 23V750000 covers affected vehicles after the agency found that 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.". In a fire, fabric that is not fire retardant may further fuel a fire, increasing the risk of injury. 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.
Frequently asked questions
Which Volkswagen ID.4 years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2024 at 16 (from 48 complaints), 2022 at 33 (from 135 complaints), and 2021 at 57 (from 333 complaints).
Which Volkswagen ID.4 year has the most owner complaints?
2023 has the most complaints per year, at 124 (457 complaints). On the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4, 72 of 457 complaints name Electrical system.
How do Volkswagen ID.4 owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Volkswagen ID.4 years have more owner complaints per year than the older ones.
Which Volkswagen ID.4 years are too early to compare?
The Volkswagen ID.4 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.
Does the Volkswagen ID.4 use engine oil?
The ID.4 is a battery-electric vehicle; maintenance focuses on brake fluid, cabin filter, and tire service rather than engine oil.
What tire sizes does a Volkswagen ID.4 use?
Common US sizes include 235/55R19, 255/50R19, 235/50R20, and 255/45R20 depending on trim.
When did the Volkswagen ID.4 launch in the US?
The first US ID.4 model year is 2021 (1st generation on this site).