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Volkswagen ID.4 years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 1,033 complaints about the Volkswagen ID.4 since 2021, and 27 recalls have been issued. The 2023 model year has 469 complaints, more than any other year, led by electrical and driver assistance problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
1,033
Recalls
27
Worst year
2023
Warranty extensions
2
Model years
2021-2026

Volkswagen ID.4 years to avoid

No model year of the Volkswagen ID.4 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Volkswagen ID.4 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Volkswagen ID.4 complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

202120222023202420252026

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Volkswagen ID.4 problems

All model years combined.

  • Electrical
    521
  • Driver assistance
    239
  • Acceleration
    124
  • Body
    120
  • Brakes
    98
  • Transmission
    73
  • Fuel system
    64
  • Engine
    54
  • Visibility
    38
  • Steering
    36
  • Lights
    34
  • Airbags
    26

Most reported problems on the Volkswagen ID.4

Door locks 109Screen failure 67Backup camera 67Adaptive cruise 52Sudden acceleration 49Loss of power 30Lane assist 28

Volkswagen ID.4 problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2026-120
2025-31Electrical210
2024-54Electrical94
2023-469Electrical12,0001556
202282137Electrical5,000715
202169341Electrical27,0001128

Recalls 27

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Volkswagen ID.4 warranty extensions

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

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Questions about the Volkswagen ID.4

What years of the Volkswagen ID.4 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Volkswagen ID.4 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Volkswagen ID.4?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Volkswagen ID.4?

Electrical, with 521 complaints across all years, followed by driver assistance (239) and acceleration (124).

How many recalls does the Volkswagen ID.4 have?

27 recalls between 2021 and 2026. The 2023 model year has the most, with 15.

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