2023 Volkswagen ID.4: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4: 15 recalls, 461 owner complaints and up to 107 mpg combined.
Recalls
15 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Backup camera Vehicle recall #22V823000 · 2022 · 2,607 vehicles
What's wrong: Volkswagen group of america, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 golf r a8, Audi s3, rs3 sedan, q4 e-tron suv, a3 sedan, and 2022-2023 Volkswagen golf gti, and id4 vehicles. The rearview camera image May be blank or unresponsive when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear or when the park function is manually activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle…
Why it matters: An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners February 14, 2023. Volkswagen owners will receive an owner notification letter once remedy parts become available.
Electrical Vehicle recall #22V830000 · 2022 · 393 vehicles
What's wrong: Volkswagen group of america, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 id4 vehicles. The electric motor sealing ring was improperly assembled, which May allow coolant to leak into the high-voltage system and interfere with the can communication and power supply.
Why it matters: Coolant that leaks into the high-voltage system May impact safety-critical systems and warning lights, causing a loss of vehicle control or unintended air bag deployment, and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the electric motor, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 6, 2023.
Electrical Vehicle recall #22V956000 · 2022 · 1,042 vehicles
What's wrong: Volkswagen group of america, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 id4 rear-wheel drive vehicles. The 12-volt battery charging cable May contact the steering column shaft and cause the cable insulation to wear, possibly resulting in a short circuit.
Why it matters: A short circuit May cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. A short circuit also increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
The fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect the 12-volt battery charging cable and repair or replace it, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 27, 2023.
Body & structure Vehicle recall #23V213000 · 2023 · 15,989 vehicles
What's wrong: Volkswagen group of america, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 id4 vehicles. The affected vehicles May have been manufactured with door handles that allow water to enter the circuit board assembly, which can cause the door to open unexpectedly when the vehicle is subject to high lateral forces at speeds below 9 mph/15 kmh.
Why it matters: A vehicle door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury.
The fix: Volkswagen dealers will inspect each door handle and replace them, if necessary, free of charge. A vehicle software update will also be performed to update the door handle parameters. Owner letters were mailed May 26, 2023.
Body & structure Vehicle recall #23V750000 · 2023 · 24,025 vehicles
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: In a fire, fabric that is not fire retardant May further fuel a fire, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will apply flame retardant to the sunshade fabric, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2023.
Equipment, Backup camera Vehicle recall #24V344000 · 2024 · 79,965 vehicles
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: Displays that do not show critical information, such as vehicle speed or the rearview camera image, increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 20, 2024.
Airbags Vehicle recall #24V643000 · 2024 · 837 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: An improperly secured air bag inflator May not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2024.
Body & structure Vehicle recall #24V651000 · 2024 · 99,064 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: A vehicle door that opens unexpectedly while driving increases the risk of injury.
The fix: Volkswagen dealers will inspect and replace the door handles as necessary, and update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 27, 2024.
Backup camera Vehicle recall #24V875000 · 2024 · 385 vehicles
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: A blank rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the peripheral camera control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 26, 2025.
Transmission & drivetrain, Brakes (hydraulic) Vehicle recall #25V120000 · 2025 · 60,490 vehicles
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: Failure to display the gear position May result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not engaged, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the brake control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 14, 2025.
Brakes, Suspension Vehicle recall #25V434000 · 2025 · 546 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2025.
Electrical Vehicle recall #25V836000 · 2025 · 629 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
The fix: Owners are advised to park outside immediately after charging and not leave their vehicles charging indoors overnight until the recall repair is complete. Also, owners are advised not to use level 3 dc chargers and to limit the maximum charge of the battery to 80% until the remedy has been…
Electrical Vehicle recall #26V028000 · 2026 · 670 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
The fix: Owners are advised to park outside immediately after charging and not leave their vehicles charging indoors overnight until the recall repair is complete. Also, owners are advised not to use level 3 dc chargers and to limit the maximum charge of the battery to 80% until the remedy has been…
Electrical Vehicle recall #26V030000 · 2026 · 43,881 vehicles
What's wrong: Volkswagen group of america, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 id.4 vehicles. The high-voltage battery May overheat.
Why it matters: A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
The fix: Dealers will update the high-voltage battery software, and replace the high-voltage battery, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 18, 2026.
Electrical Vehicle recall #26V630000 · 2026 · 22,524 vehicles
What's wrong: Volkswagen group of america, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2026 id.4 vehicles. The high voltage battery May fail and lead to a vehicle fire.
Why it matters: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
The fix: Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. The remedy is currently under development. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed November 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent…
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 7 mention a fire, 32 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Electrical (231): the most common themes are electrical failure (109), door / lock issues (68), stalls / loses power (25).
- Other / unknown (118): the most common themes are electrical failure (23), warning light on (10).
- Forward collision avoidance (73): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Body & structure (60): the most common themes are door / lock issues (42).
The 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 has 461 owner complaints, ranking #1 of 6 ID.4 model years for complaints (2.7× the average ID.4 year). Complaints peaked in 2024 (182 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 1 year old, at a median of 12,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2022 (137 complaints, 7 recalls), 2024 (49 complaints, 9 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric (150 kW AC 3-Phase) | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 115e | 99e | 107e | Electricity |
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FAQ
Does the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 15 vehicle recalls for the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 problems?
Owners have filed 461 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are electrical (231), other / unknown (118), forward collision avoidance (73).
What gas mileage does the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 get?
EPA ratings run up to 107 mpg combined, across 1 engine and transmission combos.
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