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2023 Volkswagen ID.4

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1,191 on record.

2023 Volkswagen ID.4 — representative photo
Representative photo

2023 Volkswagen ID.4 at a glance

Safety recalls15
Owner complaints459
Overall safety5 / 5 ★
Combined107 MPGe

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2023 Volkswagen ID.4 recalls 15

Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery NHTSA Campaign #26V630000 · manufacturer #93EX · 30/09/2026

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2026 ID.4 vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail and lead to a vehicle fire.

Fix: Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. The remedy is currently under development. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed November 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent on…

Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery NHTSA Campaign #26V030000 · manufacturer #93EA · 21/01/2026

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 ID.4 vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat.

Fix: Dealers will update the high-voltage battery software, and replace the high-voltage battery, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 18, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93EA. Vehicle Id…

Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery NHTSA Campaign #26V028000 · manufacturer #93EW · 21/01/2026

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. The high voltage (HV) battery cell modules may contain misaligned electrodes that can result in a battery fire.

Fix: Owners are advised to park outside immediately after charging and not leave their vehicles charging indoors overnight until the recall repair is complete. Also, owners are advised not to use Level 3 DC chargers and to limit the maximum charge of the battery to 80% until the remedy has been complete…

Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery NHTSA Campaign #25V836000 · manufacturer #93EV · 03/12/2025

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. The high voltage (HV) battery cell modules may contain misaligned electrodes that can result in a battery fire.

Fix: Owners are advised to park outside immediately after charging and not leave their vehicles charging indoors overnight until the recall repair is complete. Also, owners are advised not to use Level 3 DC chargers and to limit the maximum charge of the battery to 80% until the remedy has been complete…

Service Brakes NHTSA Campaign #25V434000 · manufacturer #42HX · 30/06/2025

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport and 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. Certain bolts on the chassis, brake system and/or suspension (such as bolts for certain cross member, engine mount, control arm, subframe, rear brake carrier, etc.) of affected vehicles may not have been correctly tightened during the manufacturing process.

Fix: Dealers will replace the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42HX.

Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl) NHTSA Campaign #25V120000 · manufacturer #Audi: 454R VW: 97H3 · 27/02/2025

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 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Brak…

Fix: 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 thi…

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera NHTSA Campaign #24V875000 · manufacturer #91B3 · 20/11/2024

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 ID.4 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse or when the park function is manually activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Fix: Dealers will replace the peripheral camera control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 26, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91B3.

Structure:body:door:handle:exterior NHTSA Campaign #24V651000 · manufacturer #57J9 · 04/09/2024

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.

Fix: 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. T…

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #24V643000 · manufacturer #69E8 · 28/08/2024

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ID4 vehicles. The fasteners securing the passenger frontal air bag inflator may be loose.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 69E8.

Equipment:electrical:infotainment:software NHTSA Campaign #24V344000 · manufacturer #919A · 15/05/2024

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 rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standa…

Fix: 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.

Structure NHTSA Campaign #23V750000 · manufacturer #60G3 · 07/12/2023

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. The interior sunshade for the panoramic glass roof may be insufficiently fire retardant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 302, "Flammability of Interior Materials."

Fix: Dealers will apply flame retardant to the sunshade fabric, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 60G3.

Structure:body:door:handle:exterior NHTSA Campaign #23V213000 · manufacturer #57J4 · 29/03/2023

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 ID4 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with door handles that allow water to enter the circuit board assembly, which can cause the door to open unexpectedly when the vehicle is subject to high lateral forces at speeds below 9 mph/15 kmh.

Fix: Volkswagen dealers will inspect each door handle and replace them, if necessary, free of charge. A vehicle software update will also be performed to update the door handle parameters. Owner letters were mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswa…

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2023 Volkswagen ID.4 common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 459 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Forward Collision Avoidance
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Structure
Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
Vehicle Speed Control
Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.
Back Over Prevention
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.

2023 Volkswagen ID.4 safety ratings

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Frontal — driver★★★★★
Frontal — passenger★★★★★
Side — front seat★★★★★
Side — rear seat★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★

Rollover risk: 10.9% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 SUV AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2023 Volkswagen ID.4 efficiency & running costs

Combined107 MPGe
City115 MPGe
Highway99 MPGe
Est. annual energy cost$700
EPA size classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
TransmissionAutomatic (A1)
Electric range209 mi
Charge time (240V)6 hours
Passenger volume100 cu ft
Cargo volume30 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$8,500 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Energy (5 yrs)$3,500
Energy only$3,500
Per mile$0.05

How this is estimated: energy is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
180.3 in
Width
72.8 in
Height
64.6 in
Wheelbase
109.1 in
Curb weight
4,339–4,828 lb
Front track
62.6 in
Rear track
61.8 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 — ranges cover the 3 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

NHTSA defect investigations 1

Inadvertent Door Opening Closed

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 vehicle’s doors opening while the vehicle was in motion post recall remedy.  ODI, also, received similar allegations on ve…

NHTSA #RQ24010 · Latches/locks/linkages · opened May 2024 · closed Nov 2024

An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.

Manufacturer service bulletins 321

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 321.

range reduction / battery cell replacement

Bulletin V9324012073298_4 · Electrical System · Sep 2026

Steps to take if DTC P0AA500 (DA:008C)

Bulletin V9326032083367_1 · Electrical System · Sep 2026

Heat Sensative Trouble Shooting Explanation.

Bulletin TT 96 26 01 · Lane Departure · Sep 2026

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

Bulletin SM 39-2026 · Sep 2026

Brake rotor resurfacing

Bulletin V4619022015173_35 · Service Brakes · Aug 2026

This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct various flash programming errors.

Bulletin VOS-26-50 · Aug 2026

Diagnosis of low insulation resistance in the High-Voltage (HV) wiring.

Bulletin V9326052081829_2 · Electrical System · Aug 2026

Warranty Alignment Worksheet

Bulletin V4418012043620_10 · Steering · Aug 2026

Replacement instruction

Bulletin V4015022033347_8 · Power Train · Aug 2026

Checking Installation and calibration

Bulletin TT 96-26-01 · Lane Departure · Jul 2026

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the ID.4 RWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 11

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

High Voltage

Issue: On certain vehicles, the cells inside the high-voltage battery module(s) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the battery could overheat. Safety Risk: A battery that overheats can create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, Volkswagen advises that you should set the maximum charge se…

Transport Canada #2026018 · Jan 2026

High Voltage

Issue: On certain vehicles, the cells inside the high-voltage battery module(s) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the battery could overheat. Safety Risk: A battery that overheats can create a fire risk. Corrective Actions: Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the high-voltage battery. The deale…

Transport Canada #2026017 · Jan 2026

High Voltage

Issue: On certain vehicles, the cells inside the high-voltage battery module(s) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the battery could overheat. Safety Risk: A battery that overheats can create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, Volkswagen advises that you should set the maximum charge se…

Transport Canada #2025669 · Dec 2025

Suspension

Issue: On certain vehicles, certain bolt(s) on the chassis, brake system and/or suspension may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the bolt(s) could loosen and cause a loss of control. Safety Risk: A loss of control could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to repl…

Transport Canada #2025355 · Jun 2025

Lights And Instruments

Issue: Under certain circumstances, a software problem could cause the ''N'' (Neutral) gear position not to display on the instrument cluster. As a result, you may not be aware when the transmission is in neutral. If this happens, and brakes or parking brake aren't used, the vehicle could roll away. Note: For the Q4 e-tron model, this recall affects both SUV and Sportback model…

Transport Canada #2025099 · Feb 2025

Visual System

Issue: On certain vehicles, after shifting into reverse or manually activating the parking function, the rearview camera image may not display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear. Safety Risk: A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while bac…

Transport Canada #2024707 · Nov 2024

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Volkswagen ID.4

The Volkswagen ID.4 and Volkswagen ID.5 are battery electric compact crossover SUVs produced by Volkswagen. Based on the MEB platform, the ID.4 is the second model of the Volkswagen ID. series. The production version of the ID.4 debuted in September 2020 as the first fully-electric crossover SUV under the Volkswagen brand, while the coupe-shaped variant of the ID.4 is marketed as the Volkswagen ID.5 and was presented in November 2021.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2023 Volkswagen ID.4 vehicles on record

Other Volkswagen ID.4 model years

2023 Volkswagen ID.4 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns for the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4?

Across all 459 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system, forward collision avoidance, structure.

What is the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 an overall crash-test rating of 5 out of 5 stars (frontal 5★, side 5★, rollover 4★).

What gas mileage does the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 get?

The 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 107 MPGe combined (115 city / 99 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.