This page covers 1 recall, 23 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2025 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 system complaints lead the 2025 ID.4 owner reports, and they cover a notably wide range. Several owners describe the infotainment screen going black and rebooting without warning while driving, door controls stopping mid-use, and USB ports that disable themselves when something is plugged in. More seriously, multiple owners report smoke, burning, and melting near the windshield wiper area and headliner, with one account describing the vehicle continuing to smoke for an extended period after occupants exited. Back-over prevention and vehicle speed control each draw a similar volume of complaints, with owners reporting unexpected behavior from those driver assistance systems. A handful of owners also note post-software-update glitches, including doors entering an unintended child-lock state that prevented opening from either side until the vehicle was cycled off and back on.
23
Total Complaints
6
Crash-Related
3
Fire-Related
3
With Injuries
By System
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.
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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 →
