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Volkswagen ID.4 problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every ID.4 from 2021 to 2026: 1,010 owner complaints and 46 recalls across 6 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2023 (461), 2021 (336), 2022 (137). Best fuel economy: 113 mpg combined (2026).

Volkswagen ID.4
Photo: MercurySable99 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Electrical509
Other / unknown228
Forward collision avoidance151
Speed control / throttle123
Body & structure117
Brakes89
Backup camera83
Transmission & drivetrain70

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
20211133699
20227137107
202315461107
2024949107
2025227107
202620113

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Volkswagen ID.4?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2023 (461), 2021 (336), 2022 (137).

How many recalls has the Volkswagen ID.4 had?

Across 2021–2026, NHTSA lists 46 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).