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2024 Volkswagen ID.4 reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 holds 48 complaints after 3 years, a rate of 16 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 4 ID.4 years on this site. NHTSA has 8 recalls on file, including Traction battery, Service brakes, and 12V/24V/48V battery.

2021 Volkswagen ID.4
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Complaints

48

Per year

16

Recalls

8

Years on the road

3

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (27 of 48), then Forward collision avoidance (7) and Structure (7). The most filings arrived in 2025 (28 of 48). Those filings include 4 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2023 and 2025

The 2023 ID.4 has 457 complaints, 124 per year, and the 2025 has 26 complaints, 13 per year. The 2024 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2024 Volkswagen ID.4. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (8)

Recall electrical system, propulsion system, traction battery 2026-01-21 · NHTSA campaign 26V028000
Summary 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. Also, owners are advised not to use Level 3 DC chargers and to limit the maximum charge of the battery to 80% until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery cell modules as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 18, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93EW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 23, 2026.
Recall electrical system, propulsion system, traction battery 2026-01-21 · NHTSA campaign 26V030000
Summary 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. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93EA. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 23, 2026.
Recall electrical system, propulsion system, traction battery 2025-12-03 · NHTSA campaign 25V836000
Summary 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. Also, owners are advised not to use Level 3 DC chargers and to limit the maximum charge of the battery to 80% until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery cell modules as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 11, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93EV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 5, 2025.
Recall Service brakes 2025-06-30 · NHTSA campaign 25V434000
Summary Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport and 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. Certain bolts on the chassis, brake system and/or suspension (such as bolts for certain cross member, engine mount, control arm, subframe, rear brake carrier, etc.) of affected vehicles may not have been correctly tightened during the manufacturing process.
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.
Recall electrical system, 12V/24V/48V battery 2025-02-28 · NHTSA campaign 25V125000
Summary 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. The on-board charger (OCDC) may fail and stop charging the 12-volt battery, which can result in a loss of drive power.
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. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93CJ. Audi's number for this recall is 93FR.
Recall structure, body, door, handle, exterior 2024-09-04 · NHTSA campaign 24V651000
Summary 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. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 57J9. This recall expands previous recall numbers 23V-312 and 23V-213. Vehicles previously repaired under 23V-312 and 23V-213 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Recall air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator 2024-08-28 · NHTSA campaign 24V643000
Summary 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. Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 69E8.
Recall Structure 2023-12-07 · NHTSA campaign 23V750000
Summary 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."
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.

Complaints by component (48 total)

Electrical system
27
Forward collision avoidance
7
Structure
7
Fuel and propulsion system
6
Service brakes
5
Speed control
4
Back-over prevention
2
Engine
2
Exterior lighting
2
Hydraulic brakes
2
Powertrain
2
Visibility and wipers
2
Wheels
2
Lane departure
1
Visibility
1
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Crash-flagged

4

Fire-flagged

1

Injury reports

1

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

11202428202592026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "While attempting to park in my driveway, the vehicle experienced a complete loss of braking. The brake pedal did not stop the vehicle, and pressing the electronic parking brake switch had no effect. The vehicle…"
    Electrical system, Service brakes, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-07-03
  • "Vehicle was being driven at highway speed when loss of power occurred, vehicle moved to side of road and would not restart. Performed 12v capacitve procedure with no change. Hazard lights would not function, other 12v…"
    Electrical system, Speed control, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-06-28
  • "Recall 91VH causes some cars to break carnet modules and other modules. If you google the issues, you will find that Recall 91VH (5.4.3) causes multiple cars to break. We should not have to appeal and plead with VW on a…"
    Electrical system, Unknown or other · filed 2026-05-21
  • "I am reporting an unresolved safety recall (NHTSA 26V030, Volkswagen recall 93EA) involving a high-voltage battery defect with potential risk of fire. My vehicle (VIN: [XXX] ) was purchased in the United States but is…"
    Electrical system, Unknown or other, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-04-05
  • "The vehicle has a recurring door handle/door lock malfunction associated with Volkswagen safety recall 57J9. Symptoms include the vehicle unlocking and immediately re-locking, auto-unlock failure, and difficulty…"
    Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Structure · filed 2026-03-12

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
ID.4 — Automatic (1-speed) Rear-wheel drive 115 98 107 MPG / 206 mi range $700
ID.4 all-wheel drive Pro — Automatic (1-speed) All-wheel drive 108 96 102 MPG / 263 mi range $750
ID.4 all-wheel drive Pro S — Automatic (1-speed) All-wheel drive 108 96 102 MPG / 263 mi range $750
ID.4 Pro — Automatic (1-speed) Rear-wheel drive 122 104 113 MPG / 291 mi range $650
ID.4 Pro S — Automatic (1-speed) Rear-wheel drive 122 104 113 MPG / 291 mi range $650
ID.4 S — Automatic (1-speed) Rear-wheel drive 115 98 107 MPG / 206 mi range $700

Specs and fitment

1st generation, 2021–present
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 holds 48 complaints after 3 years, a rate of 16 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 4 ID.4 years on this site. NHTSA has 8 recalls on file, including Traction battery, Service brakes, and 12V/24V/48V battery.

What are common problems with a 2024 Volkswagen ID.4?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (27 of 48), then Forward collision avoidance (7) and Structure (7). The most filings arrived in 2025 (28 of 48). Those filings include 4 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 1 that reports an injury.

Is the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2023 ID.4 has 457 complaints, 124 per year, and the 2025 has 26 complaints, 13 per year. The 2024 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 been recalled?

The 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 has 8 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4?

Owners have filed 48 complaints about the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 is 107.3 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

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).