Volkswagen ID.4 recalls & complaint record (MY 2021–2026)

By Ivan H., EVCostIQ · reviewed against our public methodology · every source dated on this page

As of July 10, 2026, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) lists 25 recall campaigns and 963 consumer complaints for the Volkswagen ID.4 (MY 2021–2026). The most-reported complaint areas are Electrical System, Forward Collision Avoidance, Structure. Every recall is a free remedy — an open recall is repaired at no cost — so a recall adds nothing to what the ID.4 costs to own. One campaign carries an NHTSA “do not drive” (Park It) advisory — see the timeline below.

Every Volkswagen ID.4 recall campaign, by year

All 25 NHTSA recall campaigns on file for the ID.4 (MY 2021–2026), newest first. A recall is a free remedy — the manufacturer repairs the defect at no cost. Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov), data as of July 10, 2026.

2026 — 2 campaigns

Electrical System26V028000 · January 21, 2026 · about 670 vehicles
Risk: A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside immediately after charging and not leave their vehicles charging indoors overnight until the recall repair is complete.
Park outside, away from structures, until repaired — NHTSA “Park Outside” advisory.
Electrical System26V030000 · January 21, 2026 · about 43,881 vehicles
Risk: A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will update the high-voltage battery software, and replace the high-voltage battery, as necessary, free of charge.

2025 — 5 campaigns

Electrical System25V836000 · December 3, 2025 · about 629 vehicles
Risk: A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside immediately after charging and not leave their vehicles charging indoors overnight until the recall repair is complete.
Park outside, away from structures, until repaired — NHTSA “Park Outside” advisory.
Wheels25V835000 · December 3, 2025 · about 27 vehicles
Risk: Incorrect wheel bolts can allow a wheel to detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired.
Do not drive until repaired — NHTSA “Park It” advisory.
Service Brakes25V434000 · June 30, 2025 · about 546 vehicles
Risk: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the bolts as necessary, free of charge.
Electrical System25V125000 · February 28, 2025 · about 13,769 vehicles
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the OCDC, free of charge.
Power Train25V120000 · February 27, 2025 · about 60,490 vehicles
Risk: 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.

2024 — 4 campaigns

Back Over Prevention24V875000 · November 20, 2024 · about 385 vehicles
Risk: A blank rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the peripheral camera control module, free of charge.
Structure24V651000 · September 4, 2024 · about 99,064 vehicles
Risk: 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.
Air Bags24V643000 · August 28, 2024 · about 837 vehicles
Risk: An improperly secured air bag inflator may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the air bag as necessary, free of charge.
Back Over Prevention24V344000 · May 15, 2024 · about 79,965 vehicles
Risk: 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.

2023 — 4 campaigns

Structure23V750000 · December 7, 2023 · about 24,025 vehicles
Risk: In a fire, fabric that is not fire retardant may further fuel a fire, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will apply flame retardant to the sunshade fabric, free of charge.
Back Over Prevention23V436000 · June 21, 2023 · about 4 vehicles
Risk: A rearview camera with a delayed or deactivated image may reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge.
Structure23V312000 · May 3, 2023 · about 35,325 vehicles
Risk: 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.
Electrical System23V040000 · February 1, 2023 · about 20,904 vehicles
Risk: 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.

2022 — 6 campaigns

Electrical System22V956000 · December 29, 2022 · about 1,042 vehicles
Risk: A short circuit may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the remedy has been completed.
Park outside, away from structures, until repaired — NHTSA “Park Outside” advisory.
Electrical System22V830000 · November 9, 2022 · about 393 vehicles
Risk: Coolant that leaks into the high-voltage system may impact safety-critical systems and warning lights, causing a loss of vehicle control or unintended air bag deployme…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the electric motor, if necessary, free of charge.
Air Bags22V858000 · November 2, 2022 · about 55 vehicles
Risk: 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.
Back Over Prevention22V823000 · November 2, 2022 · about 2,607 vehicles
Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge.
Back Over Prevention22V764000 · October 12, 2022 · about 5 vehicles
Risk: A rearview camera with a delayed or deactivated image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the vehicle's software, free of charge.
Electrical System22V162000 · March 16, 2022 · about 356 vehicles
Risk: 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.

2021 — 4 campaigns

Steering21V852000 · November 3, 2021 · about 1 vehicle
Risk: 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.
Seat Belts21V606000 · August 5, 2021 · about 45,496 vehicles
Risk: 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.
Seat Belts21V607000 · August 4, 2021 · about 12,060 vehicles
Risk: 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.
Exterior Lighting21V413000 · June 2, 2021 · about 3,240 vehicles
Risk: 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.

Where the ID.4’s recalls and complaints cluster

Recalls by component (25 campaigns total): Electrical System (8), Back Over Prevention (5), Structure (3), Air Bags (2), Seat Belts (2), Wheels (1), Service Brakes (1), Power Train (1), and 2 other components.

Complaints by reported area (963 total; a single complaint can cite more than one area): Electrical System (479), Forward Collision Avoidance (148), Structure (115), Vehicle Speed Control (112), Service Brakes (94), Back Over Prevention (82).

Recall counts are NHTSA campaign records; complaint counts are consumer reports. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA.

Crash, fire, injury and death reports

Across those consumer complaints, NHTSA’s records for the ID.4 (MY 2021–2026) include 101 crash reports, 13 fire reports, 67 injury reports and 0 reports of a death. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA.

Do recalls affect what the ID.4 costs to own?

No direct cost. A recall is a free remedy: the manufacturer must repair the defect at no charge, so an open or completed recall adds nothing to the 5-year cost of ownership.
Resale is the one caveat. An unrepaired recall can make a used ID.4 harder to sell or trade in — a buyer or dealer may want it fixed first — but the fix itself is still free, and completing it removes that friction.
How our totals treat it. Our 5-year cost-of-ownership totals use market-level depreciation estimates; they are not adjusted per recall campaign. See the honest 5-year cost to own: Volkswagen ID.4 Pro cost to own →.

Recalls & complaints — FAQ

How many recalls does the Volkswagen ID.4 have?

As of July 10, 2026, NHTSA lists 25 recall campaigns for the Volkswagen ID.4 (MY 2021–2026). Each is a free remedy — the manufacturer repairs the defect at no cost. The full dated campaign list is above.

What is the most serious ID.4 recall?

The most safety-critical is campaign 25V835000 (December 3, 2025, Wheels): Incorrect wheel bolts can allow a wheel to detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA attached a “do not drive” (Park It) advisory, urging owners not to drive until the free repair is done.

How do I check if my ID.4 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s free recall lookup, nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows any open (unrepaired) recall for your exact vehicle, and recall repairs are always free at a franchised dealer.

Do recalls make the ID.4 cheaper or more expensive to own?

Neither, directly — recall repairs are free, so they add nothing to the cost of ownership. An unrepaired recall can make a used one harder to resell, but our 5-year cost totals use market-level depreciation and are not adjusted per campaign. See the ID.4 cost to own.

About this data

All powertrains and trims. Figures cover all powertrains and trims sold under the ID.4 nameplate for the model years shown (MY 2021–2026).
A recall is a free fix. A recall means the manufacturer must remedy a safety defect free of charge; it is not the same as a breakdown or a repair bill.
Complaints are unverified. Consumer complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA — a signal of what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov), data as of July 10, 2026.