Worst 2023 Volkswagen Id.4 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Unintended Acceleration
Body Structure
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Volkswagen Id.4.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 202 | 9 | 3 | 17,591 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 48 | 16 | — | 14,560 mi | |
| Body Structure | 37 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brakes | 30 | 14 | — | 5,064 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 29 | 14 | — | 14,038 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 29 | 1 | — | 28,386 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 28 | 6 | — | — | |
| Backup Camera | 27 | — | — | 13,095 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 25 | 3 | 2 | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 24 | 8 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 22 | 3 | 1 | — | |
| Other Equipment | 19 | — | — | 15,080 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 19 | — | — | 12,262 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 16 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 13 | 2 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 13 | 3 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 12 | 2 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 7 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Propulsion System:Charging:Cable/Cord:Accessory | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 2 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2023 Volkswagen Id.4
13 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~314,534 vehicles.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 ID.4 vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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."
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.
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.
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."
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."
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2023 Volkswagen Id.4 — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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