How many transmission & powertrain complaints does the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 have?

NHTSA lists 22 complaints in this area for the 2021 ID.4, which is 7% of the 333 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 transmission or powertrain?

The data shows no related recalls listed for this component area on the 2021 ID.4.

Do the 2021 ID.4 powertrain complaints involve crashes or injuries?

No. NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported among these complaints.

What do owners report about the 2021 ID.4 losing power?

Owners describe sudden loss of all power while driving or parking, dashboard warnings about the electrical or drive system, and cases where the vehicle became stuck in park or rolled unexpectedly.

How does the 2021 ID.4 compare to other model years for this problem area?

The 2021 ID.4 had 22 complaints (7% share), compared to 12 complaints (9% share) in 2022, 31 complaints (7% share) in 2023, 2 complaints (4% share) in 2024, and 0 in 2025.

2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 22 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4, 7% of that year's 333 total complaints. There are no crashes, fires, injuries, or related recalls tied to this component area in the data.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 22; 7% of 333
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: —
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Vehicle suddenly loses all power and shuts down while driving at low speed, such as pulling out of a parking garage or backing into a charging station.
Dashboard warnings about the electrical system or drive system appear and the car becomes stuck in park, unable to shift to drive or reverse.
Complete loss of propulsion occurs while driving on the highway, sometimes preceded by a 12-volt battery error, forcing the driver to coast to a stop.
Vehicle rolls backward on its own after being parked and secured, without driver input.
Acceleration from a stop is followed by an unexpected loss of power that returns only after releasing and reapplying the accelerator, repeating multiple times.
Front electric motor fails suddenly with a loud pop, leaving the vehicle immobile in the road.

When 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 30, 2021, latest Sep 10, 2026.

22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2021 to Sep 2026; peak Jan 2026 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by ID.4 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

202122 (7%)
202212 (9%)
202331 (7%)
20242 (4%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission & powertrain complaints does the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 have?: NHTSA lists 22 complaints in this area for the 2021 ID.4, which is 7% of the 333 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 transmission or powertrain?: The data shows no related recalls listed for this component area on the 2021 ID.4.
Do the 2021 ID.4 powertrain complaints involve crashes or injuries?: No. NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported among these complaints.
What do owners report about the 2021 ID.4 losing power?: Owners describe sudden loss of all power while driving or parking, dashboard warnings about the electrical or drive system, and cases where the vehicle became stuck in park or rolled unexpectedly.
How does the 2021 ID.4 compare to other model years for this problem area?: The 2021 ID.4 had 22 complaints (7% share), compared to 12 complaints (9% share) in 2022, 31 complaints (7% share) in 2023, 2 complaints (4% share) in 2024, and 0 in 2025.