The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 is associated with 330 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 11 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Electrical System, accounting for 74 reports (22% of total complaints). EPA records certify all-electric efficiency of 93 to 99 MPGe with an estimated driving range of 240–260 miles across 5 certified vehicle configurations.
Key Data Findings
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 330 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 11 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: Electrical System (74 / 22%)
- • Safety Incident Signals: 27 crash / 1 fire / 14 injury reports
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
- • EPA Efficiency: 93–99 MPGe (5 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
| ID.4 Pro 100% Electric | Electric Motor | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 107 MPGe | 91 MPGe | 99 MPGe | 260 mi | $750 / yr |
| ID.4 1st 100% Electric | Electric Motor | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 104 MPGe | 89 MPGe | 97 MPGe | 250 mi | $800 / yr |
| ID.4 Pro S 100% Electric | Electric Motor | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 104 MPGe | 89 MPGe | 97 MPGe | 250 mi | $800 / yr |
| ID.4 AWD Pro 100% Electric | Electric Motor | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 102 MPGe | 90 MPGe | 97 MPGe | 249 mi | $800 / yr |
| ID.4 AWD Pro S 100% Electric | Electric Motor | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 98 MPGe | 88 MPGe | 93 MPGe | 240 mi | $800 / yr |
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
Electric Range & Charging: The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 provides an official EPA-rated driving range of up to 260 miles on a single battery charge.
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
| SUV AWD | | | | | 10.9% |
| SUV RWD | | | | | 10.299999999999999% |
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 models.
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Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
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Affected Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Defect Summary: 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 Braking Effect."
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will update the brake control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 14, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97H3. Audi's number for this recall is 454R.
Affected Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR
Defect Summary: 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.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: 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. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 57J9. This recall expands previous recall numbers 23V-312 and 23V-213. Vehicles previously repaired under 23V-312 and 23V-213 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Affected Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Defect Summary: 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 Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 111, "Rear Visibility."
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 20, 2024. Owners may contact VW customer service at 1-800-893-5298. VW's number for this recall is 919A.
View all 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 recalls & campaign history (11 campaigns) →