2024 Volkswagen ID.4: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4: 9 recalls, 49 owner complaints and up to 107 mpg combined.
Recalls
9 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Body & structure Vehicle recall #23V750000 · 2023 · 24,025 vehicles
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: In a fire, fabric that is not fire retardant May further fuel a fire, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will apply flame retardant to the sunshade fabric, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2023.
Airbags Vehicle recall #24V643000 · 2024 · 837 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: An improperly secured air bag inflator May not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2024.
Body & structure Vehicle recall #24V651000 · 2024 · 99,064 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: A vehicle door that opens unexpectedly while driving increases the risk of injury.
The 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.
Electrical, Electrical Vehicle recall #25V125000 · 2025 · 13,769 vehicles
What's wrong: Volkswagen group of america, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Audi q4 e-tron suv, Audi q4 e-tron sportback, and 2024 id.4 vehicles. The on-board charger (ocdc) May fail and stop charging the 12-volt battery, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Why it matters: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the ocdc, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 20, 2025.
Brakes, Suspension Vehicle recall #25V434000 · 2025 · 546 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2025.
Electrical Vehicle recall #25V836000 · 2025 · 629 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
The 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…
Electrical Vehicle recall #26V028000 · 2026 · 670 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
The 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…
Electrical Vehicle recall #26V030000 · 2026 · 43,881 vehicles
What's wrong: Volkswagen group of america, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 id.4 vehicles. The high-voltage battery May overheat.
Why it matters: A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
The 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.
Electrical Vehicle recall #26V630000 · 2026 · 22,524 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
The 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…
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 1 mention a fire, 1 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Electrical (28): the most common themes are electrical failure (15), door / lock issues (10), fire / smoke (6).
- Other / unknown (14): the most common themes are electrical failure (4), stalls / loses power (2).
- Body & structure (7): the most common themes are door / lock issues (5).
- Forward collision avoidance (7): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 has 49 owner complaints, ranking #4 of 6 ID.4 model years for complaints (well below the 168 average). Complaints peaked in 2025 (28 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 1 year old, at a median of 2,550 miles. Neighboring years: 2023 (461 complaints, 15 recalls), 2025 (27 complaints, 2 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric (210 kW AC 3-Phase) | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 115e | 98e | 107e | Electricity |
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FAQ
Does the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 9 vehicle recalls for the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 problems?
Owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are electrical (28), other / unknown (14), body & structure (7).
What gas mileage does the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 get?
EPA ratings run up to 107 mpg combined, across 1 engine and transmission combos.
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