2023 Buick Envision vs 2023 Volkswagen ID.4
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2023 Buick Envision | 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 25 | 454 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 14 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 441 | 317 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 53 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–26 | 107 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 13,477 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Envision | Volkswagen ID.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 7 | 228 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 0 | 73 |
| Structure | 1 | 60 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 56 |
| Back Over Prevention | 3 | 47 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 36 |
| Power Train | 5 | 31 |
| Engine | 4 | 25 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 16 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 11 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 10 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 6 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 5 |
2023 Buick Envision
2023 Volkswagen ID.4
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.