2021 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4

11 recalls, 563 complaints - 382 TSBs - 5/5 safety rating

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Defect Description

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 Federa... Read more

Consequence

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.

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 ... Read more

60,490 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

A vehicle door that opens unexpectedly while driving increases the risk of injury.

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.... Read more

99,064 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER

Defect Description

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 r... Read more

Consequence

Displays that do not show critical information, such as vehicle speed or the rearview camera image, increase the risk of a crash.

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.

79,965 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR

Defect Description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2022 ID.4 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with door handles that allow water to enter the circuit board assembly, which can cause the doors to open unexpectedly when the vehicle is subject to high la... Read more

Consequence

A vehicle door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will update the vehicle software, and inspect the door handles as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 19, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall are 57J5 and 57J8. This recall was r... Read more

35,325 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE

Defect Description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 ID.4 vehicles. Software programing may cause the high voltage (HV) battery management control module to restart or the pulse inverter to deactivate.

Consequence

A reset or deactivation may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the HV battery management control unit and the pulse inverter control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 31, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is ... Read more

20,904 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Defect Description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 ID4 vehicles. The passenger air bag may be incorrectly folded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Consequence

An incorrectly folded air bag may not protect the occupant as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Volkswagen will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 14, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number to this recall is 69EH.

55 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Defect Description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 ID4 vehicles. Incorrect soldering of the flexible printed circuit assembled (FPCA), inside the high voltage (HV) battery, may cause an unreliable connection.

Consequence

An unreliable battery connection may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the battery cell modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 6, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 9302.

356 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

Defect Description

Volkswagen Group of American, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling one 2021 ID.4 vehicle. The steering gear may have an incorrectly assembled or missing drive bushing.

Consequence

An incorrectly assembled or missing drive bushing may cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

A dealer will replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 5, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 48Q7.

1 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

SEAT BELTS

Defect Description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS... Read more

Consequence

An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this... Read more

45,496 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Defect Description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 ID4 vehicles. Incorrect rear outboard seat belt assemblies without an automatic locking retractor (ALR) function may have been installed, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these veh... Read more

Consequence

An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the rear outboard seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69CQ.

12,060 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Defect Description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 ID.4 vehicles. Caps were installed on the headlight vertical aim instead of the horizontal aim, allowing for horizontal adjustment of the headlight beam. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal... Read more

Consequence

Adjusting the horizontal headlight beam can increase glare, reducing visibility for the driver and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will remove the caps from the vertical aim and install them on the horizontal aim, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 9406.

3,240 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

563 total complaints 46 crashes 3 fires 26 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	95
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	56
POWER TRAIN	55
ENGINE	54
SERVICE BRAKES	37
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	22
AIR BAGS	21
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	21
STEERING	19
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING	19

Incident date: Sep 7, 2026

Incident Summary VW ID.4 Loss of Power/Stall Date: Monday, September 7, 2026 Location: Highway (3-lane), traveling ~45 mph Vehicle: Volkswagen ID.4 Sequence of events: While driving at approximately 45 mph, multiple warning messages appeared in rapid succession: ESC Error "Electrical system not ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 7, 2026

Incident date: Mar 1, 2026

Faulty sensor under passenger seat will cause the airbags to go off while someone is in the passenger seat, buckled. Will go on and off intermittently. Alert on dash will illuminate and overhead notification of passenger airbag shutting off flashes.

Incident date: Mar 1, 2026

Incident date: Aug 21, 2026

After periods of rain or driving in wet conditions, when parking on an incline, the vehicle will not release the automatic parking brake without hard physical input to the accelerator causing a loud bang from the rear axle - this has happened numerous times over the past year

Incident date: Aug 21, 2026

Incident date: Aug 6, 2026

The vehicle developed a charging/electrical/high-voltage battery problem. Level 3 charging stopped first, then charging later stopped on all levels. The vehicle was taken to an authorized Volkswagen dealer on 08/06/2026. The dealer referenced high-voltage battery/module and charging-system issues, i... Read more

Incident date: Aug 6, 2026

Incident date: Aug 10, 2026

The infotainment screen and heads up display screen are constantly going black and rebooting, causing a loss of the speedometer for up to a minute at a time. Occasionally, the entire vehicle loses power and the accelerator does not work for a few seconds. The shop says it is the 5F control module, ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 10, 2026

Incident date: Jan 26, 2024

On board navigation has been lost since 1/26/2024 and shows me driving across lakes, rivers or 300 miles away from where my current location is. VW has continued to blamed Verizon wireless but that excuse is tired now 2.5 years later. This issue breaks the speed limit sign display so I have se... Read more

Incident date: Aug 10, 2026

Incident date: Jan 26, 2024

Incident date: Aug 6, 2026

The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA) warning light was intermittently illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and attributed the issue to inclement weather. The contact stated that wh... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Aug 6, 2026

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jul 30, 2026

I was at a red light, I went to drive as the light turned green and my car stopped and wouldn’t drive, I could go into neutral to get out of way but anything the car would stop. There is no codes or lights turned on my dash though.

Incident date: Jul 30, 2026

My 2024 cybertruck has a PCS2 onboard error. It has failed but Tesla has told me it’s under warranty however if I was past the warranty it wouldn’t be covered. This is a widespread issue known on 2024/2025 cybertruck. Nearly all VINs are affected.

Incident date: Feb 20, 2024

Vehicle charged to 87% of traction battery capacity on 6/18, early morning. Vehicle only used Saturday morning for about 2 miles. 12V battery dead today, Monday June 20 at 12PM

Incident date: Feb 20, 2024

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the transmission was shifting hard, jerking, and downshifting unexpectedly and randomly switching gear. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer on several occasions over the years for the recurring transmissio... Read more

Incident date: Feb 20, 2024

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that occasionally while her husband was driving at various speeds, the ABS warning ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 20, 2024

Service 4wd light came on and lost 4wd. Took to dealer I purchased from and was told I had a PTU failure. My extended warranty through ford would cover but jeep will not sell the parts. Apparently my jeep is not in the recall for the last 10 years of ptu failures. It failed by 50000 miles but a mont... Read more

Incident date: Jul 17, 2026

The driver and passenger front seat seat belts do not retract. They hang loose when on and if the windows are open will even loosen up more when wind catches them. This is an extreme safety concern if an accident were to happen the seat belt would not hold us in place.

Incident date: Jul 17, 2026

loud noise when accelerating. noise is gone when let go of gas pedal. noise like internal gears from transmission

Incident date: Jul 15, 2026

I wrote Audi to request escalation of an unresolved issue involving my 2018 Audi Q5, related to Safety Recall 90S9 (NHTSA Campaign 21V947000) for the gateway control module. Summary of the issue: My vehicle recently experienced a complete gateway control module failure due to water intrusion. I los... Read more

Incident date: Jul 15, 2026

XXX my Tiguan was serviced at Byers VW and received the recommended 80k maintenance. During this recommended service my vehicle passed the multi-point inspection except tires and brakes. On XXX I contacted your service department because as I was driving to [XXX] my check oil level came on. An appo... Read more

Incident date: Jul 15, 2026

We were driving on the highway when the Trax suddenly made a popping sound, all the electric went off, and then the engine cut off. We lost control of steering for a bit, we're able to get to the side of the road. We had the car towed to the local Chevrolet dealer for diagnostics. The service manag... Read more

Incident date: Jul 15, 2026

66,500 miles transmission shudder. Scenic Chevrolet advised the torque converter failed and damaged the transmission.

Incident date: Jul 15, 2026

In May 2025, I received an error message upon vehicle start up which states “Software update is not available. Please see your dealer.” This error has continued to appear each time the vehicle is started. When I took it to my dealer in May 2025, they told me that there was nothing they could do ... Read more

Incident date: May 30, 2026

1–2 second delay in throttle response from pedal input, followed by sudden uncommanded surge/jerk forward. Occurs when vehicle is on hold mode in a slope or in plain flat conditions at a light or a stop sign. It happens when the car is cold or warm. I consider the vehicle unsafe to drive. The crui... Read more

Incident date: May 30, 2026

whenever I was driving on the highway at 80MPH it felt like someone stepped on the brake pedal abruptly for a split second and the car with squiggly lines behind it appeared on the instrument panel, then disappeared. Goin this fast and having that happen is a major safety issue. After this happened ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 21, 2025

This is the third Check Engine, Drive train malfunction, Power Supply error messages popped up. Dealership replaced the battery at the first visit, replaced the starter at the second visit. Error messages appeared one week after the second visit to the dealership.

Incident date: Jul 21, 2025

Delamination of roof and cracking with leaks

Incident date: Apr 3, 2026

My car has under 100k miles and has regularly been serviced throughout its life. The head gasket failed due a known design flaw.

Incident date: May 9, 2026

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 3500. The contact stated that when taking the vehicle to the dealer for recall repair for a drag link failure, from a previous owner, the vehicle was misaligned and the vehicle was unable to be serviced and could not be properly aligned. The vehicle was not repaired. T... Read more

Incident date: May 1, 2026

All lights on head dash are on , all components are not working properly or effected because of this. (Engine light brake light abs light tire light traction control light , sensors out all) while driving vechile reduces power does not operate randomly , have to pull over shut the car off and turn i... Read more

Incident date: May 1, 2026

Steering violently shakes at 65 mph. Steering wheel makes a clunking noise when moving side to side.

Incident date: Mar 14, 2026

It is not just this vehicle; it is ALL vehicles with adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking. When sensors get snow or debris on them, they shut the vehicles down without warning. I have had 3 times this winter when the roads were fine, cruise control set, and because another vehicle... Read more

Incident date: Mar 14, 2026

On January 16, 2026 our 2024 GMC Terrain Denali experienced complete loss of power. The car was unmovable from the road, unable to shift into neutral, and unable to release the braking system in addition to the emergency brake. There were no warnings or indications prior to the vehicle's failure at ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 14, 2026

Incident date: Apr 16, 2026

Iccu failure. Vehicle stops working completely

Incident date: Apr 16, 2026

Iccu failure. Vehicle stops working completely

Incident date: Apr 21, 2026

The vehicle reads the speed limit signs improperly and the adaptive cruise control will speed up the vehicle to the improper speed limit. For instance it is 45 mph on SR 70 in TN and the vehicle will read the speed limit as 70 mph and take off up to 70 mph on it's own. Very dangerous. Took it to 2 d... Read more

Incident date: Mar 2, 2026

Brakes, rotors, tires and now steering column and starting gear is needing replaced after recall of rear toe link in 2019 ford explorer

Incident date: Jan 7, 2026

My small sunroof spontaneously exploded upwards while I was driving on a flat, smooth, straight road at 45 mph (the speed limit) with no cars in front of or behind me. There are no trees overhanging this road. I do have a dashcam showing this. When it happened, I looked in my rearview mirror and saw... Read more

Incident date: Apr 9, 2026

Vehicle experienced white exhaust smoke due to oil entering the exhaust system, caused by turbocharger failure. This led to contamination and failure of all O2 sensors, requiring full replacement, along with replacement of both turbochargers. The radiator also failed and had to be replaced. This ap... Read more

Incident date: Apr 9, 2026

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2021 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4

2021 Volkswagen ID.4 SUV AWD

Category	Rating
Overall Rating	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Passenger	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Side Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover Risk	10.9%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	Standard
Lane Departure Warning	Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2021 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4

382 manufacturer communications from 261 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	69
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	43
350000 EQUIPMENT	37
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	32
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	22
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL	17
160000 STRUCTURE	14
030000 BRAKES (PWS)	12

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Vehicle Software Update to Level 3.2.12

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Vehicle Software Update to Level 3.2.12

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This communication is a notice for software changes with the ODIS program to correct the ECM Coding/Software configuration test plan that is failing.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This communication is a notice for software changes with the ODIS program to correct the A5 Front Camera Module program test plan that is failing.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Get your Volkswagen ID.4 ready for over-the-air software updates - Reminder

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Proper installation of Charging Socket Emergency Release Cable

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

ID.4 Only Cleaning the R1234YF Refrigerant Circuit using VW approved flush machine & Flush kit.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This communication is a notice for software changes with the ODIS program to correct the ECM Coding/Software configuration test plan that is failing.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This communication is a notice for software changes with the ODIS program to correct the A5 Front Camera Module program test plan that is failing.

061610 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE

This communication is a notice for software changes with the ODIS program to correct the ECM Coding/Software configuration test plan that is failing.

061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

This communication is a notice for software changes with the ODIS program to correct the ECM Coding/Software configuration test plan that is failing.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This communication is a notice for software changes with the ODIS program to correct the ECM Coding/Software configuration test plan that is failing.

118620 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:HUD:CAMERA/SENSOR

This communication is a notice for software changes with the ODIS program to correct the A5 Front Camera Module program test plan that is failing.

118320 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR

This communication is a notice for software changes with the ODIS program to correct the A5 Front Camera Module program test plan that is failing.

264100 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

This communication is a notice for software changes with the ODIS program to correct the A5 Front Camera Module program test plan that is failing.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Electrical system error message (yellow) with DTC P0BBD00 stored in Battery Regulation Control Module -J840- (diagnostic address 008C).

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Get your Volkswagen ID.4 ready for over-the-air software updates - Reminder

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Get your Volkswagen ID.4 ready for over-the-air software updates - Reminder

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

The ID.S version shown on the display will remain unchanged until ID.S 3.5. The actual ID.S version of the vehicle is achieved through the valid software version and configuration of each control unit and is established independently from t

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

061610 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE

During vehicle inspection, maintenance, or repair, one or more diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) are found to be logged in various control units (static or sporadic).

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

During vehicle inspection, maintenance, or repair, one or more diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) are found to be logged in various control units (static or sporadic).

353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE

Infotainment message repeatedly appears. By confirming message several user setting are reset. Message something reoccurs.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Infotainment message repeatedly appears. By confirming message several user setting are reset. Message something reoccurs.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This communication is a notice for software changes with the ODIS program to correct the ECM Coding/Software configuration test plan that is failing.

118320 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR

This communication is a notice for software changes with the ODIS program to correct the A5 Front Camera Module program test plan that is failing.

275100 LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

This communication is a notice for software changes with the ODIS program to correct the A5 Front Camera Module program test plan that is failing.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This communication is a notice for software changes with the ODIS program to correct the A5 Front Camera Module program test plan that is failing.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This communication is a notice for software changes with the ODIS program to correct the ECM Coding/Software configuration test plan that is failing.

118320 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR

This communication is a notice for software changes with the ODIS program to correct the Front Camera Module program test plan that is failing.

275100 LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

This communication is a notice for software changes with the ODIS program to correct the Front Camera Module program test plan that is failing.

264100 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

This communication is a notice for software changes with the ODIS program to correct the Front Camera Module program test plan that is failing.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This communication is a notice for software changes with the ODIS program to correct the Front Camera Module program test plan that is failing.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SERV_ACT HV Battery Module(s) - Updated parts and claiming sections for clarity.

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

SERV_ACT HV Battery Module(s) - Updated parts and claiming sections for clarity.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SERV_ACT HV Battery Module(s) - Updated parts and claiming sections for clarity.

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

SERV_ACT HV Battery Module(s) - Updated parts and claiming sections for clarity.

118320 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR

This communication is a notice for software changes with the ODIS program to correct the A5 Front Camera Module program test plan that is failing.

275100 LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

This communication is a notice for software changes with the ODIS program to correct the A5 Front Camera Module program test plan that is failing.

264100 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

This communication is a notice for software changes with the ODIS program to correct the A5 Front Camera Module program test plan that is failing.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This communication is a notice for software changes with the ODIS program to correct the A5 Front Camera Module program test plan that is failing.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This communication is a notice for software changes with the ODIS program to correct the ECM Coding/Software configuration test plan that is failing.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This communication is a notice for software changes with the ODIS program to correct the ECM Coding/Software configuration test plan that is failing.

118320 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR

This communication is a notice for software changes with the ODIS program to correct the Front Camera Module program test plan that is failing.

275100 LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

This communication is a notice for software changes with the ODIS program to correct the Front Camera Module program test plan that is failing.

264100 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

This communication is a notice for software changes with the ODIS program to correct the Front Camera Module program test plan that is failing.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This communication is a notice for software changes with the ODIS program to correct the Front Camera Module program test plan that is failing.

353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE

Erroneous Infotainment message repeating. Update Infotainment programming.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Erroneous Infotainment message repeating. Update Infotainment programming.

280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Get your Volkswagen ID.4 ready for over-the-air software updates - Reminder

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

On vehicles manufactured within a specific period, the pressure/temperature sensor in the air conditioning system may fail. If this happens, the air conditioning system will no longer function.

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

On vehicles manufactured within a specific period, the pressure/temperature sensor in the air conditioning system may fail. If this happens, the air conditioning system will no longer function.

061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

This software update provides minor bug fixes and enhances the performance of the electronic control module that manages the over-the-air installation process. This update is a prerequisite for future updates.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SERV_ACT HV Battery Module(s) - Updated vehicle counts

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SERV_ACT HV Battery Module(s) - Updated vehicle counts

138410 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:COMPRESSOR:CLUTCH

A/C Compressor leak diagnosis

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

A/C Compressor leak diagnosis

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Addressing Cybersecurity or Vehicle Hack concerns

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Airbag / Pyrotechnic Safety Belt Deployment Inquiries, update to contact information due to retirement.

118100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:CONTROL MODULE

To ensure that the customer is familiar with the various Driver Assist systems and the system limitations via the owners manual and videos available at knowyourvw.com.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

To ensure that the customer is familiar with the various Driver Assist systems and the system limitations via the owners manual and videos available at knowyourvw.com.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

To ensure that the customer is familiar with the various Driver Assist systems and the system limitations via the owners manual and videos available at knowyourvw.com.

252100 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Front Electric Drive Power Electronics Software Update.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Front Electric Drive Power Electronics Software Update.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Instruction to determine the remaining battery capacity of the high-voltage battery,

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Instruction to determine the remaining battery capacity of the high-voltage battery,

280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

OUH1 - Over-the-Air (OTA) Software Update (SW Level 3.2.12) Software Installation Not Successful

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

OUH1 - Over-the-Air (OTA) Software Update (SW Level 3.2.12) Software Installation Not Successful

280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

OUH1 - Over-the-Air (OTA) Software Update (SW Level 3.2.12) Software Installation Not Successful

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

OUH1 - Over-the-Air (OTA) Software Update (SW Level 3.2.12) Software Installation Not Successful

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

OUH1 - Over-the-Air (OTA) Software Update (SW Level 3.2.12) Software Installation Not Successful

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

OUH1 - Over-the-Air (OTA) Software Update (SW Level 3.2.12) Software Installation Not Successful

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Over-the-Air (OTA) Software Update (SW Level 3.2.11) Added several reminders that this bulletin applies only to vehicles that have had an OTA software update failure.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

DC_Over-the-Air (OTA) Software Update (SW Level 3.2.11)

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Over-the-Air (OTA) Software Update (SW Level 3.2.11) Added several reminders that this bulletin applies only to vehicles that have had an OTA software update failure.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Over-the-Air (OTA) Software Update (SW Level 3.2.11)

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Over-the-Air (OTA) Software Update (SW Level 3.2.11)

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

Reporting procedure for A/C compressor replacement regardless of the reason for failure. Update to model year applicability and new warranty GFF labor operation number

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

DC_Over-the-Air (OTA) Software Update (SW Level 3.2.11)

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Determination of HV-Battery Health, Remaining Capacity

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Explain the reason for not removing the dielectric adhesive tape from the high voltage battery connector.

119000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

Front Electric Drive Power Electronics with specific symptom codes diagnostics

350000 EQUIPMENT

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed only order the successor parts going forward.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service Information regarding electrical consumption (range too low)

350000 EQUIPMENT

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting

350000 EQUIPMENT

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Dealer Letter to announce Campaign Circular Revision - Service Action 93P7 / HV Battery Cell Module(s)

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Circular revision was for updated additional cell module replacement claiming, updated check cell equalization test plan note, and added battery manager reset step.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Charging Socket Locking Actuator and Emergency Release Cable available separately.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Helpline & Parts Dept. contact information.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Dealer Letter to announce UPDATE 97GX / Electronics Box Wiring Harness

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

An unsealed splice may have been routed in the lower part of the under hood electronics box where it can be exposed to moisture resulting in corrosion. This corrosion may cause a warning message ??A???A???A?Electrical system not working cor

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Brake Disc (rotor) instruction for resurfacing following Volkswagen Warranty Policy & Procedure Manual.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Brake Disc (rotor) instruction for resurfacing following Volkswagen Warranty Policy & Procedure Manual.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Diagnostic assistance for excessive static current draw

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, VOLKSWAGEN ID.4

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

RQ, Closed , Model Year: 2021

Inadvertent Door Opening

On May 16, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened Recall Query (RQ) RQ24010 to investigate the remedy and scope of recalls 23V-213 and 23V-312. The affected vehicles by these recalls included model years (MY) 2021 through 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 vehicles. ODI received reports of the ve... Read more

VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 across all model years (2021, 2026).

41 Total Recalls

1,792 Total Complaints

1 Investigations

99 Reported Crashes

16 Reported Fires

2 Reported Deaths

VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	1	0	View
2025	1	51	View
2024	8	88	View
2023	13	845	View
2022	7	245	View
2021 (current)	11	563

Other VOLKSWAGEN Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
JETTA	249	14,075	View
GOLF	190	2,084	View
PASSAT	185	10,492	View
BEETLE	157	3,629	View
GTI	116	1,926	View
ATLAS	101	2,700	View
TIGUAN	78	3,173	View
ATLAS CROSS SPORT	73	701	View

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2021 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2021 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4

Safety Technology

Technical Service Bulletins, 2021 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4

Most Affected Components

NHTSA Safety Investigations, VOLKSWAGEN ID.4

VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 - All Years Overview

VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 - Year by Year

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