The 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 is associated with 451 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 13 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Electrical System, accounting for 70 reports (16% of total complaints). EPA records certify all-electric efficiency of 99 to 107 MPGe with an estimated driving range of 209–275 miles across 6 certified vehicle configurations.
Key Data Findings
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 451 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 13 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: Electrical System (70 / 16%)
- • Safety Incident Signals: 53 crash / 7 fire / 17 injury reports
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
- • EPA Efficiency: 99–107 MPGe (6 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.4 100% Electric | Electric Motor | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 115 MPGe | 99 MPGe | 107 MPGe | 209 mi | $700 / yr |
| ID.4 S 100% Electric | Electric Motor | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 115 MPGe | 99 MPGe | 107 MPGe | 209 mi | $700 / yr |
| ID.4 Pro 100% Electric | Electric Motor | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 115 MPGe | 98 MPGe | 107 MPGe | 275 mi | $700 / yr |
| ID.4 Pro S 100% Electric | Electric Motor | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 115 MPGe | 98 MPGe | 107 MPGe | 275 mi | $700 / yr |
| ID.4 AWD Pro 100% Electric | Electric Motor | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 104 MPGe | 93 MPGe | 99 MPGe | 255 mi | $750 / yr |
| ID.4 AWD Pro S 100% Electric | Electric Motor | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 104 MPGe | 93 MPGe | 99 MPGe | 255 mi | $750 / 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 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 provides an official EPA-rated driving range of up to 275 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 2023 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: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Defect Summary: 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.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: 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 completed. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery cell modules as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 18, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93EW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 23, 2026.
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Defect Summary: 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.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: 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 completed. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery cell modules as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 11, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93EV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 5, 2025.
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Defect Summary: 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.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: 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. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97HA.
View all 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 recalls & campaign history (13 campaigns) →