2023 Volkswagen ID.4 electrical system problems
224 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 — 50% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I received a factory recall notice from Volkswagen regarding the high-voltage battery in my ID.4 (Recall 93EA). I brought the vehicle to Volkswagen South Coast ([XXX]) for the recall repair on XXX completed XXX where the dealer found the battery testing "not OK" and replaced Modules 1, 5, and 12…”
filed Jul 30, 2026
“I am driving home from work and I’m right around the corner from my house. As soon as I try to make a turn, the car begins beeping and the faults “Electrical system malfunction” and “12V power supply” show up. My car does not accelerate, I lose power steering, and I can no longer move while I’m…”
filed Jul 23, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- High voltage (HV) battery cell modules may contain misaligned electrodes that can result…Campaign 26V028000 · Jan 21, 2026
- High-voltage battery may overheatCampaign 26V030000 · Jan 21, 2026
- High voltage (HV) battery cell modules may contain misaligned electrodes that can result…Campaign 25V836000 · Dec 3, 2025
- 12-Volt battery charging cable may contact the steering column shaft and cause the cable…Campaign 22V956000 · Dec 29, 2022
- Electric motor sealing ring was improperly assembled, which may allow coolant to leak…Campaign 22V830000 · Nov 9, 2022
Related service bulletins
Diagnosis of low insulation resistance in the High-Voltage (HV) wiring.
V9326052081829_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 20, 2026This 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, 2026Replace Battery Regulation Control Module Kit -J840- / -SX7- / -SX8-
V9326022080102_3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 13, 2026Important Step when replacing Battery Cell Modules
V9324062074770_3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 13, 2026
Electrical System problems in other ID.4 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 ID.4 | 12 | 48% |
| 2024 ID.4 | 27 | 56% |
| 2022 ID.4 | 54 | 41% |
| 2021 ID.4 | 172 | 53% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.