2021 Volkswagen Id.4 Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2021 Volkswagen Id.4.

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Complaints
517
Crashes
59
Fires
1
Injuries
36
Fatalities
Recalls
11

Worst 2021 Volkswagen Id.4 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1159 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:23,741 mi
Crash-related:4
#231 complaints

Brakes

Avg mileage:22,000 mi
Crash-related:8
#329 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

Crash-related:10
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Volkswagen Id.4.

Electrical Faults
159
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
23,741
Brakes
31
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
Avg Miles
22,000
Unintended Acceleration
29
complaints
Crashes
10
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
21
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
19
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
17
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
16
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
39,328
Structural Problems
16
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
24,333
Engine Problems
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
35,000
Body Structure
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
14
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
11
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
Backup Camera
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
64,339
Airbags
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
16,000
Headlight/Taillight Failures
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
58,000
Other Equipment
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
64,339
Lane Departure: Assist
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
20,000
Wheel Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
5
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Warning
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2021 Volkswagen Id.4

11 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~356,956 vehicles.

25V120000Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
~60,490 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2023 ID.4, 2022-2023 Audi Q4 e-Tron, and Q4 e-Tron Sportback vehicles. The instrument panel may not properly display the transmission gear lever indicator. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect."

24V651000Structure:body:door:handle:exterior
~99,064 affected

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.

24V344000Equipment:electrical:infotainment:software · Back Over Prevention:software · Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/odometer
~79,965 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 ID.4 vehicles. Due to a software issue, affected vehicles may experience center displays and instrument panel displays that do not boot, or that sporadically reset. This can result in loss of speedometer information or loss of rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 111, "Rear Visibility."

23V312000Structure:body:door:handle:exterior
~35,325 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2022 ID.4 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with door handles that allow water to enter the circuit board assembly, which can cause the doors to open unexpectedly when the vehicle is subject to high lateral forces at speeds below 9 mph/15 kmh.

23V040000Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery:management System/energy Control Module (bms/becm):software
~20,904 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 ID.4 vehicles. Software programing may cause the high voltage (HV) battery management control module to restart or the pulse inverter to deactivate.

22V858000Air Bags:frontal
~55 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 ID4 vehicles. The passenger air bag may be incorrectly folded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

22V162000Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery
~356 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 ID4 vehicles. Incorrect soldering of the flexible printed circuit assembled (FPCA), inside the high voltage (HV) battery, may cause an unreliable connection.

21V852000Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)
~1 affected

Volkswagen Group of American, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling one 2021 ID.4 vehicle. The steering gear may have an incorrectly assembled or missing drive bushing.

21V606000Seat Belts:rear/other:retractor · Seat Belts
~45,496 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, SQ8, and 2021-2022 S3 Sedan vehicles. The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

21V607000Seat Belts:rear/other:retractor · Seat Belts
~12,060 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 ID4 vehicles. Incorrect rear outboard seat belt assemblies without an automatic locking retractor (ALR) function may have been installed, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

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2021 Volkswagen Id.4 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2021 Volkswagen Id.4 reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2021 Volkswagen Id.4 has 517 NHTSA complaints, 59 crash-related, and 11 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 159 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2021 Volkswagen Id.4?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (159 complaints, avg 23,741 mi); Brakes (31 complaints, avg 22,000 mi); Unintended Acceleration (29 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2021 Volkswagen Id.4?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 28,346 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2021 Volkswagen Id.4?
NHTSA complaints for the 2021 Volkswagen Id.4 include 59 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 36 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2021 Volkswagen Id.4 have any recalls?
Yes — 11 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 356,956 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2021 Volkswagen Id.4?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Volkswagen Id.4 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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