2025 Volkswagen ID.4
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 12 on record.
2025 Volkswagen ID.4 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2025 Volkswagen ID.4 recalls 2
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…
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…
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.
2025 Volkswagen ID.4 common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2025 Volkswagen ID.4 safety ratings
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 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 SUV AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2025 Volkswagen ID.4 efficiency & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
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.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 152
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 152.
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Bulletin V7226012081745_2 · Seats · Sep 2026Steps to take if DTC P0AA500 (DA:008C)
Bulletin V9326032083367_1 · Electrical System · Sep 2026Heat Sensative Trouble Shooting Explanation.
Bulletin TT 96 26 01 · Lane Departure · Sep 2026This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
Bulletin SM 39-2026 · Sep 2026Battery charger control unit software update
Bulletin V9326062082403_2 · Electrical System · Aug 2026Brake rotor resurfacing
Bulletin V4619022015173_35 · Service Brakes · Aug 2026This 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 2026Diagnosis of low insulation resistance in the High-Voltage (HV) wiring.
Bulletin V9326052081829_2 · Electrical System · Aug 2026Battery charger control unit software update
Bulletin V9326062082403_1 · Electrical System · Aug 2026Battery Checking Procedure before replacement
Bulletin V2724012073810_7 · Electrical System · Aug 2026Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the ID.4 RWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 2
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2025 Volkswagen ID.4. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
High Voltage
Issue: On certain vehicles, the high-voltage 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 setting of your vehicle at 80% until the recall repairs have been completed. Volkswagen will no…
Transport Canada #2026469 · Sep 2026High 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 2026Source: 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.
2025 Volkswagen ID.4 vehicles on record
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