2023 Volkswagen ID.4 problems & reliability
454 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4, alongside 14 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several components.
17 complaints report injuries (32 injured).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 vehicles were involved in 1 fatal crash with 0 occupant deaths. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System → | 228 | 50% |
| Unknown / Other | 116 | 26% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance → | 73 | 16% |
| Structure → | 60 | 13% |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 56 | 12% |
| Back Over Prevention → | 47 | 10% |
| Service Brakes → | 36 | 8% |
| Power Train → | 31 | 7% |
| Engine → | 25 | 6% |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 23 | 5% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 26 reported components →Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Mileage when problems occurred
Among the 43 complaints that included a usable odometer reading, the median reported incident mileage was 13,477 miles (middle 50% between 4,594 and 24,500 miles).
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2023 Volkswagen ID.4. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V030000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). The contact stated that the vehicle failed to charge with chargers more than 220 Volts, and the message "Electrical System Not Working Correctly, Please Service Vehicle" was displayed. The…”
Electrical System · filed Sep 8, 2026
“My car spontaneously accelerated out of control, onto my neighbor's lawn. I had to brake hard to stop the car from crashing into their house. This could have injured myself and my neighbors, if the car did not stop. The car has not yet been inspected by Volkswagen, I am in contact with their customer service about…”
Vehicle Speed Control · filed Aug 27, 2026
“This is a follow-up to my previous complaint #XXX regarding my 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 (VIN [XXX]). The defect remains unresolved. My vehicle received Recall 93EA (high-voltage battery) on XXX, during which only 3 of 12 battery modules (Modules 1, 5, and 12) were replaced. On XXX, a different module (Module 3) in the…”
Electrical System · filed Aug 27, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- Inadvertent Door Opening
Recall Query RQ24010 · opened May 16, 2024 · closed Nov 4, 2024
Technical service bulletins
317 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4. The 10 most recent:
Brake rotor resurfacing
V4619022015173_35 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 27, 2026
This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct various flash programming errors.
VOS-26-50 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 26, 2026
Diagnosis of low insulation resistance in the High-Voltage (HV) wiring.
V9326052081829_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 17, 2026
Warranty Alignment Worksheet
V4418012043620_10 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 11, 2026
Replacement instruction
V4015022033347_8 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 10, 2026
Checking Installation and calibration
TT 96-26-01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 30, 2026
Diagnosis of low insulation resistance in the High-Voltage (HV) wiring.
V9326052081829_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 20, 2026
This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: DA 0019 - Hotfix 12-V battery…
VOS-26-42 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 15, 2026
Subject: Get ready for your Over-the-Air software update
E-mail_OUE7 · Over The Air · issued Jul 3, 2026
Inquiries
V6919012010479_17 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 11, 2026
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 has 14 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2023 Volkswagen ID.4?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.
- · Among complaints with usable mileage, the median reported incident mileage was 13,477 miles. This does not predict when a particular vehicle will develop a problem.