How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2022 VW ID.4 have?

NHTSA lists 15 Structure & Body complaints for the 2022 ID.4, which is 11% of the 135 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for door handles on the 2022 VW ID.4?

Yes. NHTSA recall 23V312000 covers 2021-2022 ID.4 vehicles for door handles that let water enter the circuit board, and campaign 24V651000 extends this to 2021-2024 models, both citing doors that can open unexpectedly.

Does the door handle recall fix stop doors from opening while driving?

Some owners in NHTSA complaints reported that doors continued to open or unlock unexpectedly even after the recall repair was completed.

Did the Structure & Body issue cause any crashes on the 2022 ID.4?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 injuries tied to these complaints, though 1 complaint involved a fire.

2022 Volkswagen ID.4 Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 15 Structure & Body complaints for the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4, about 11% of that year's 135 total complaints. The dominant pattern is door handles opening or unlocking unexpectedly, tied to two recalls (24V651000 and 23V312000) covering water intrusion in the door handle circuit board.

Structure & Body complaints: 15; 11% of 135
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: —
Related recalls: 2

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Doors open or unlock on their own while the vehicle is moving, including at highway speed.
Owners report the driver or passenger door popping open without any hand contact, sometimes while turning or slowing down.
Some owners say the door handle recall repair did not fix the problem and doors continued opening after the fix.
Doors make repeated clicking noises as if trying to lock or unlock, often noticed during car washes or highway driving.
Owners report door handles that will not open the door from inside or outside, raising concerns about escape in a crash.
One owner reported a fire that fully engulfed the parked vehicle and damaged nearby cars and the parking structure.

When 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint May 13, 2023, latest Nov 10, 2025.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2023 to Nov 2025; peak Nov 2024 (4).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4

NHTSA 24V651000Sep 4, 2024Structure & Body99,064 vehicles
Structure:body:door:handle:exterior
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.
Risk: A vehicle door that opens unexpectedly while driving increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 57J9. This recall expands previous recall numbers 23V-312 and 23V-213. Vehicles previously repaired under 23V-312 and 23V-213 will need to have the new remedy completed.
NHTSA 23V312000May 3, 2023Structure & Body35,325 vehicles
Structure:body:door:handle:exterior
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2022 ID.4 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with door handles that allow water to enter the circuit board assembly, which can cause the doors to open unexpectedly when the vehicle is subject to high lateral forces at speeds below 9 mph/15 kmh.
Risk: A vehicle door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the vehicle software, and inspect the door handles as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 19, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall are 57J5 and 57J8. This recall was replaced by recall number 24V-651

Structure & Body complaints by ID.4 model year

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

202140 (12%)
202215 (11%)
202370 (15%)
20247 (15%)
20252 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2022 VW ID.4 have?: NHTSA lists 15 Structure & Body complaints for the 2022 ID.4, which is 11% of the 135 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for door handles on the 2022 VW ID.4?: Yes. NHTSA recall 23V312000 covers 2021-2022 ID.4 vehicles for door handles that let water enter the circuit board, and campaign 24V651000 extends this to 2021-2024 models, both citing doors that can open unexpectedly.
Does the door handle recall fix stop doors from opening while driving?: Some owners in NHTSA complaints reported that doors continued to open or unlock unexpectedly even after the recall repair was completed.
Did the Structure & Body issue cause any crashes on the 2022 ID.4?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 injuries tied to these complaints, though 1 complaint involved a fire.