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At a glance
What can fail
High voltage battery cell modules may have misaligned electrodes, which can cause a battery fire.
What the fix does
This page covers 9 recalls, 45 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2024 Volkswagen Id.4.
107 MPGe combined
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Electrical issues lead the complaint picture for the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4, with owners reporting a range of problems including frozen or unresponsive infotainment screens, loss of parking sensors and rear camera, and failure of driver assistance features like lane assist. Door lock and entry malfunctions also come up across multiple reports, with owners describing the vehicle unlocking and immediately re-locking or failing to unlock at all. Battery range behavior draws repeated attention as well, with some owners reporting that displayed range drops far faster than actual miles driven, well beyond what typical conditions would explain. A smaller cluster of reports touches on charging-related alerts triggering unexpectedly while the vehicle is plugged in but not actively receiving charge.
45
Total Complaints
3
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 has 9 recalls, the most serious involving the high-voltage battery, which can overheat or develop internal faults that cause a fire while the vehicle is parked or being driven, and a faulty on-board charger that can cut power to the wheels while driving.
Several chassis and brake recalls cover bolts on the suspension, subframe, control arms, and rear brake carrier that may not have been tightened correctly during assembly, which can lead to loss of vehicle control. On the door hardware side, water can get into the door handle circuit boards and cause doors to swing open while the vehicle is moving. There is also a passenger frontal airbag concern: the fasteners holding the inflator in place may be loose, which can prevent the airbag from deploying correctly in a crash. The lowest-severity recall involves the panoramic roof's interior sunshade, which may not be sufficiently fire-resistant and could contribute to a fire spreading inside the cabin.
At a glance
What can fail
High voltage battery cell modules may have misaligned electrodes, which can cause a battery fire.
What the fix does
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Dealers will replace the high voltage battery cell modules at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The high-voltage battery may overheat in certain 2023-2025 ID.4 vehicles.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the battery software and replace the battery if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
High voltage battery cell modules may have misaligned electrodes, which can cause the battery to catch fire.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the high voltage battery cell modules at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Certain bolts securing the chassis, brakes, and suspension parts—including cross members, engine mounts, control arms, subframes, and rear brake carriers—may not have been properly tightened during manufacturing.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace any loose or improperly tightened bolts at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The on-board charger may fail and stop charging the 12-volt battery, resulting in loss of drive power.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the on-board charger at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The on-board charger may fail, preventing the 12-volt battery from charging. This could cut power to the wheels, though warning lights and messages will appear first.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the on-board charger to restore proper battery charging and wheel power.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Water can seep into the door handle circuit board, causing doors to open unexpectedly while driving or parked.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace door handles as needed, then update the vehicle software at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fasteners that secure the passenger front air bag inflator may be loose, which could cause the air bag to become unstable.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the air bag and replace it if necessary at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The interior sunshade for the panoramic glass roof may not be sufficiently fire retardant, failing to meet federal flammability standards for interior materials.
What the fix does
Dealers will apply flame retardant coating to the sunshade fabric at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
