2021 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4

11 recalls — 531 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

531 total complaints 51 crashes 1 fires 27 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	82
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	58
ENGINE	58
POWER TRAIN	39
SERVICE BRAKES	37
STEERING	27
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	23
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING	21
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	19
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL	16

Incident date: May 30, 2026

The airbag error light has been coming on in the dashboard in the last few weeks. Sometimes it stays on for the whole trip, sometimes it intermittently comes and goes. If an airbag is disabled due to this error, that's a safety hazard. I found several reports of almost the same issue on this car on... Read more

Incident date: Jul 21, 2025

While reversing out of a parking space, my 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 automatically braked and stopped abruptly. Immediately afterward, the vehicle accelerated forward unexpectedly. I pressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle did not respond and crashed into a retaining wall. A forensic analysis of the veh... Read more

Crash 2 injured

Incident date: Jul 21, 2025

Crash 2 injured

Incident date: Jul 21, 2025

Crash 2 injured

Incident date: Apr 3, 2026

The Led unit of the DRL has over heated and melted the plastic of the diffuser of the DRL light. I still have the original parts to have them inspected, There were no warning lights on the dashboard to tell there was something wrong

Incident date: May 9, 2026

My 2020 Subaru Crosstrek CVT Valve Body equipment failure and CVT Torque Converter failure. This appears to be a common failure for prior Subaru Crosstrek model - however was not extended for coverage to 2020 and beyond models - appears the issue still persists and additional year models should be c... 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: May 1, 2026

Dear Sir, I currently own a 2017 GMC Denali that had a potentially catastrophic failure with one of the alloy wheels that are on my vehicle. Mileage about 110,000 I recently went to have new tires installed on my vehicles when the tire shop manager came from the work area and said that he could ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 16, 2026

Vehicle jerking back and forth aggressively while at a complete stop with foot firmly on brake pedal. Vehicle seems to want to lurch forward.

Incident date: Mar 14, 2026

After a rain fall a "swooshing" sound is heard above, water will pour through the overhead lights where the onstar is, the seatbelts and the back interior lights. The drain tubes to the sunroof have been cleared and the problem still persist. When the water comes in the buttons start blinking and i... Read more

Incident date: Apr 16, 2026

DAILY COOLANT LOSS WITH NO LEAK. LARGE VOLUME OF WHITE SWEET-SMELLING SMOKE IN MORNING AT START UP AS WELL AS ENGINE STUMBLING AT STARTUP. UNKNOWN COOLANT LOSS CAUSED OVERHEATING

Incident date: Mar 14, 2026

I have a 2020 Toyota Highlander Limited, at 140k my car began whining with acceleration, I took it to the dealership and a new transmission and was quoted 9,790 alone for a new transmission. I have had Toyotas since I began driving, I have never put more than breaks and battery’s in them. It seems... Read more

Incident date: Mar 14, 2026

My 2021 ID.4 has experienced two separate incidents of sudden, unintended forward acceleration while parking. In both cases, I was maneuvering at very low speeds (less than 5 mph) and transitioning from a stopped position, or from reverse into drive, with the intention to move forward only a few inc... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Apr 21, 2026

The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at an undisclosed speed, the doors opened unexpectedly. An unknown warning light was illuminated, indicating that the door was open. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notif... Read more

Incident date: Mar 2, 2026

Vehicle charge door power locking mechanism failed in the locking position. Vehicle could not be charged and driver was stranded and forced to destroy the outer panel in a failed attempt yo open the door. Sufficient charge remained yo reach dealer. $900 repair.

Incident date: Jan 7, 2026

Driver’s door electronic door handle failed and the door could not be opened. Interior handle should have a physical release but it took 6-8 attempts to open the door. These handles had already been replaced under a recall, and yet I was charged nearly $900 for replacing the door handle because th... Read more

Incident date: Apr 9, 2026

Incident date: Apr 9, 2026

Incident date: Apr 4, 2026

Vehicle has performed an OTA update to version 3.8.11 on Saturday April 4, 2026. Prior to that there were no failures or warnings reported. After the update has completed there is a warning “Emergency call function is limited. Please service vehicle”. The SOS button in the cabin is Red instead o... Read more

Incident date: Feb 19, 2026

I am reporting a safety-related failure involving my 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. The vehicle has experienced two separate incidents where it suddenly lost power while driving and became inoperable without warning. The first occurrence happened while I was in the middle of an intersection. The vehicle lost... Read more

Incident date: Feb 19, 2026

Incident date: Mar 13, 2026

A persistent humming/whining noise occurs at highway speeds (around 60–70 mph). The noise has been present for more than two years and has continued through multiple major repairs. The sound appears to come from the drivetrain area and raises concerns about a potential driveline or mechanical fail... Read more

Incident date: Mar 13, 2026

Incident date: Nov 19, 2025

The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle shut off while driving to the residence from the dealer. The vehicle was restarted and operated normally. Prior to the failure, several software updates were performed under recall. The c... Read more

Incident date: Nov 19, 2025

On January 30, 2026, I was driving with my daughter from Kansas City to Platte City when the vehicle experienced a sudden and catastrophic mechanical failure. As we approached our exit, the engine unexpectedly revved and the vehicle rapidly decelerated to approximately 30 mph. When I attempted to ac... Read more

Incident date: Feb 23, 2026

I was slowing down to park the car when it lurched forward in high speed and smashed into the wall. The front collision warning never went off, and the emergency braking never came on. My foot was on the accelerator and lifting off to park at low speed like I do all the time, so it wasn't like I ... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Feb 23, 2026

I have received a rejected emission test due to the computer not updating. Honda demands 200 diagnosis for this. and I have read it reported several times to years 2019 - 2023

Incident date: Feb 23, 2026

Crash

Incident date: Feb 14, 2026

1. The factory-supplied scissor-type jack that came with my 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe failed. While changing a flat tire on the side of the road, the jack collapsed three times and could not hold the vehicle. Yes, the jack is still available for inspection. I have it in my possession and have provided p... Read more

Incident date: Feb 13, 2026

Vehicle has 70000 miles , transmission started shuddering upon acceleration up to about 60 mph. Rpm’s jump even remaining at steady speed. Took it to the dealership and was told the entire transmission needed replaced.

Incident date: Feb 13, 2026

The vehicle has been in to the dealer multiple times for electrical system failures. The car is not safe to drive and has stalled multiple times while driving. The system has errors that light up stating there is an electrical system failure. The car has stopped driving in the middle of a trip, I ha... Read more

Incident date: Feb 13, 2026

Incident date: Feb 10, 2026

My rear windshield shattered during the winter. There was no signs of any damage beforehand. There was broken glass everywhere and I could’ve seriously cut myself or anyone back there could’ve been hurt by the pieces of broken glass. I had to file a police report for my insurance. Many car deale... Read more

Incident date: Sep 1, 2025

After rain or snow, vehicle will not release from park even when shifted to drive. After pressing accelerator a few times vehicle will make a loud bang from the rear (loud enough to sound as though something is coming apart) and then start to move. This happens in warm and cold weather

Incident date: Sep 1, 2025

When driving my vehicle would not go over 31 MPH. Had to turn the vehicle off then restart to get it to clear.

Incident date: Jan 30, 2026

Daughter was driving home from getting her kids from daycare and said she couldn’t see behind her from smoke and her boyfriend told her the car was on fire and she said the engine light came on and then all the lights came on and it started smoking more and a lady pulled over and told them get out... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Jan 13, 2026

ABS sensor has failed. Air bag sensor is faulty due to abs

Incident date: Jan 10, 2026

The system that failed was the brakes, The car is availble for inspection. My saftey and others was put at risk due to not having brakes to stop. The problem has been confirmed by a dealer as a master brake cylinder failer The vehicle has been inspected by the dealer. There were warning lamps, ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 11, 2025

The car seat was put in the rear seat of the vehicle. The seat belt was used first and then switched to the lower anchors to secure it in the seat. First noticed there was more then an inch of play in the seat after tightening it down with the seat belt and then the lower anchors. Next the seat w... Read more

Incident date: Dec 28, 2025

My Id 4 Pro S has this problem more going back almost 3 years with 8k miles when first reported to the dealership and [XXX] [XXX], [XXX],[XXX]. The correspondences are there as proof. Dealership never fixed this issue or diagnoses this properly since it only happens in wet weather or rainy mist or r... Read more

Incident date: Dec 28, 2025

Around April of 2025, I noticed loud engine noises and cold start loud noises coming from the engine. My car has been in the shop multiple times since then and I opened a case with GM about multiple repair issues with my 2014 Chevy Sonic LT even though I take excellent care of the vehicle and perfor... Read more

Incident date: Oct 8, 2025

The contact owns a 2017 RAM 2500. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the ABS warning light illuminated, and the cruise control mode became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the ABS module needed to be replaced. The contact was ma... Read more

Incident date: Dec 28, 2025

Incident date: Dec 7, 2025

My vehicle, a 2022 Jeep Wrangler 4xe is subject to Recall 25V-741. This recall involves a serious safety defect with vehicle’s charging system, posing I fire risk when charged. This renders the vehicle unsafe to operate. At this time, there is no available repair remedy. While the official Jeep ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 4, 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that the front driver's side of the vehicle had lowered unexpectedly, and the vehicle drove unsteadily... Read more

Incident date: Dec 4, 2025

The contact owned a 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. The contact stated that while her husband was driving approximately 25 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and there was a loud revving noise coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle then independently accelerated at full speed. The contact stated that... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Nov 29, 2025

• March 26, 2025 – Backup Camera & Sensor Failure: While reversing my Tiguan in a parking lot on a rainy day, both the rearview camera and parking sensors failed simultaneously. The screen did not display the rear view, and the sensors did not activate. Although I checked my mirrors, the low-lyi... Read more

Incident date: Nov 25, 2025

The contact owns a 2024 Kia Sportage. While the contact’s daughter was driving approximately 70-75 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power. The driver was able to coast to the side of the road, where the vehicle was turned off for several minutes. The driver then activated the jump-start syste... Read more

Incident date: Aug 16, 2025

I took this car for a test drive. The dealer said they had repaired a number of issues such as front end work, power steering hoses, and power steering fluid. They said it had passed a safety inspection. The dealer handed me a list of all the issues with the vehicle which they chose not to repair,... Read more

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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

1,707 Total Complaints

1 Investigations

131 Reported Crashes

15 Reported Fires

0 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	45	View
2024	8	82	View
2023	13	809	View
2022	7	240	View
2021 (current)	11	531

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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