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2025 Volkswagen ID.4 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Volkswagen ID.4, most often about the electrical (52% of complaints). It is 5th of 5 ID.4 model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 problems
Electrical
15 complaints · 52%Backup camera
7 complaints · 24%Parts named most often: warnings, rearview system braking.
The contact owns a 2025 Volkswagen ID.4. The contact stated that while reversing, the vehicle was not emitting an audible alert, comprising the back over prevention system. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that the year, make, and model, was not equipped…
Other or unspecified
7 complaints · 24%Speed control
7 complaints · 24%The contact leased a 2025 Volkswagen ID.4. The contact stated that while driving at 5-10 MPH, attempting to park, the vehicle suddenly and rapidly accelerated on its own. The brake pedal was applied but failed to stop the vehicle, resulting in a crash with a parked 2011 honda odyssey belonging to the contact. There…
Driver assistance
6 complaints · 21%Parts named most often: warnings, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, assist.
Visibility and wipers
4 complaints · 14%Brakes
3 complaints · 10%The contact leased a 2025 Volkswagen ID.4. The contact stated that while driving at 5-10 MPH, attempting to park, the vehicle suddenly and rapidly accelerated on its own. The brake pedal was applied but failed to stop the vehicle, resulting in a crash with a parked 2011 honda odyssey belonging to the contact. There…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2025 Volkswagen ID.4 recalls
Electrical: traction battery
Risk: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
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 once the remedy is available. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93ex. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on october 6, 2026.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: traction battery
Risk: A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
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 identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on january 23, 2026.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 id.4 vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2025 Volkswagen ID.4
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Volkswagen ID.4?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (15 complaints); backup camera (7 complaints); other or unspecified (7 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 30, 2026 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2025 a bad year for the Volkswagen ID.4?
- It is 5th of 5 ID.4 model years by number of complaints, with 29 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.