2025 VOLKSWAGEN ID. BUZZ
2 recalls, 15 complaints
25V269000 May 15, 2025
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 ID. BUZZ vehicles. The third-row rear bench is wide enough for three passengers, but is designed for two passengers and equipped with two seat belts. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Moto... Read more
Consequence
In the event that more than two passengers sit in the rear bench seat, there would not be enough seat belts, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install trim to adjust the width of the third-row rear seats, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72LC.
25V233000 Apr 10, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Defect Description
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 ID. Buzz vehicles. The brake system warning light on the instrument panel display may be the incorrect symbol and color. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard nu... Read more
Consequence
An incorrectly displayed warning light can fail to alert the driver to critical safety information, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 90A2.
Complaint Statistics
15 total complaints
2 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| ENGINE | 2 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 9, 2026
Incident date: Sep 3, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz. The contact stated that while driving and stopping at a stoplight for approximately 20 seconds, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated and crashed into a 2022 Jeep Wrangler. The vehicle crashed into the other vehicle approximately three times, causing the o... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Sep 9, 2026
Incident date: Sep 3, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz. The contact stated that while driving and stopping at a stoplight for approximately 20 seconds, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated and crashed into a 2022 Jeep Wrangler. The vehicle crashed into the other vehicle approximately three times, causing the o... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN
Jun 15, 2026
Incident date: May 6, 2026
2026 Freightliner M2 106 Plus chassis (Dynamax Europa 31SS Class C motorhome), VIN [XXX], 6,803 miles, 0 engine hours. On June 9, 2026, an authorized Freightliner service center (Floyd's Truck Center, Belgrade, MT; service order XXX) inspected the vehicle and documented that the engine was secured t... Read more
STRUCTURE
Apr 28, 2026
Incident date: Apr 17, 2026
The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that there was a leak coming from the roof rack of the vehicle. The contact stated that previous model years since 2021 had experienced similar failures, which caused damage to the SRS air bag module. The dealer was notified of the failur... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Mar 26, 2026
Incident date: Mar 20, 2026
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle lunged forward while the accelerator pedal was depressed after the brake pedal was depressed. While the contact’s husband was driving approximately 78 MPH and attempting to accelerate, the t... Read more
ENGINE
Feb 24, 2026
Incident date: Dec 1, 2025
Vehicle starting 'eating' excessive amounts of oil about 95,000 miles. We are now about 115,000 miles and I am adding nearly 5 quarts of oil every 3,000 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 15, 2025
Incident date: Dec 14, 2025
It does not detect pedestrians walking by side of vehicle very close and neither blind spots until you are about to hit pedestrians or cars on blind spot
POWER TRAIN
Dec 15, 2025
Incident date: Dec 12, 2025
The ICCU (Integrated Charge Control Unit) failed. Fortunately I was in a parking lot at the time, as the vehicle limited its top speed to around 25 mph. Had the failure occurred on a highway it could have caused a collision. While this is a 2025 model year Ioniq 5, the ICCU hardware (part 36400-1X... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 15, 2025
Incident date: Oct 25, 2025
In October 23, 2025 I started to notice a fuel smell while I was driving the vehicle. The smell of fuel seemed more strong while I had the air conditioning running.I would shut off the AC and put the windows down. There was no leaks of fuel on the ground or close to the motor. No check engine light ... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
Oct 17, 2025
Incident date: Oct 15, 2025
Infotainment screen reset multiple times while driving. Once parked, I turned the car off and back on again to see if that would fix the issue. The screen now won’t turn on at all and multiple safety features are disabled.
ENGINE
Oct 17, 2025
Incident date: Oct 15, 2025
That my engine stalled while I’m driving. And I almost crashed another car.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 17, 2025
Incident date: Oct 15, 2025
Backup camera displays opposite. Power driver seat doesn’t lower making it difficult to reach the pedals
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Oct 3, 2025
Incident date: Oct 3, 2025
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, there was an abnormal sound and odor coming from the engine. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that pistons needed to be replaced and that t... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 9, 2025
Incident date: Sep 9, 2025
Master cylinder needing replaced confirmed by dealer. ABS. Traction control forward emergency braking system service lights appear on dash and the systems are disabled saying service soon. Adaptive cruise control disabled super cruise disabled.
STEERING
Jul 28, 2025
Incident date: Jun 11, 2025
No power steering alert showed up to service power steering. Very dangerous driving and power steering goes out.
EPA Fuel Economy, 2025 VOLKSWAGEN ID. BUZZ
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (A1) (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 90.0 | 75.0 | 83.0 | Electricity | $900 |
CO2 Emissions: 0.0 g/mile (Minivan - 2WD)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
VOLKSWAGEN ID. BUZZ - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the VOLKSWAGEN ID. BUZZ across all model years (2025, 2025).
2
Total Recalls
15
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
2
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths