2023 Volkswagen Id.4 Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2023 Volkswagen Id.4.

20222024
Complaints
770
Crashes
101
Fires
10
Injuries
53
Fatalities
Recalls
13

Worst 2023 Volkswagen Id.4 Problems

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

#1202 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:17,591 mi
Crash-related:9
Fires:3
#248 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

Avg mileage:14,560 mi
Crash-related:16
#337 complaints

Body Structure

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Volkswagen Id.4.

Electrical Faults
202
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
3
Avg Miles
17,591
Unintended Acceleration
48
complaints
Crashes
16
Fires
Avg Miles
14,560
Body Structure
37
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
30
complaints
Crashes
14
Fires
Avg Miles
5,064
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
29
complaints
Crashes
14
Fires
Avg Miles
14,038
Transmission / Drivetrain
29
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
28,386
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
28
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
Avg Miles
Backup Camera
27
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
13,095
Engine Problems
25
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
2
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
24
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
22
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Other Equipment
19
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
15,080
Structural Problems
19
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
12,262
Wipers & Visibility
16
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
13
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
13
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
12
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Warning
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Propulsion System:Charging:Cable/Cord:Accessory
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Door
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2023 Volkswagen Id.4

13 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~314,534 vehicles.

26V030000Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery
~43,881 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 ID.4 vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat.

26V028000Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery
~670 affected

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.

25V836000Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery
~629 affected

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.

25V434000Brakes · Suspension
~546 affected

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.

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."

24V875000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
~385 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 ID.4 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse or when the park function is manually activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

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.

24V643000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
~837 affected

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.

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."

23V750000Structure
~24,025 affected

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."

+ 3 more recalls

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2023 Volkswagen Id.4 — FAQ

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

Is the 2023 Volkswagen Id.4 reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2023 Volkswagen Id.4 has 770 NHTSA complaints, 101 crash-related, and 13 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 202 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2023 Volkswagen Id.4?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (202 complaints, avg 17,591 mi); Unintended Acceleration (48 complaints, avg 14,560 mi); Body Structure (37 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 2023 Volkswagen Id.4?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 16,148 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2023 Volkswagen Id.4?
NHTSA complaints for the 2023 Volkswagen Id.4 include 101 crash-related reports, 10 fire reports, 53 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 2023 Volkswagen Id.4 have any recalls?
Yes — 13 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 314,534 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 2023 Volkswagen Id.4?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (electrical faults) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

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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