2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 5 ID.4 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 ranks worst of 5 model years, with a Complaint Index of 100 and 457 complaints across 14 recalls. Electrical System issues dominate at 51% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 12,000, and owners also report unintended acceleration and braking problems.
- Complaints
- 457
- Recalls
- 14
- Crashes / fires
- 53 / 7
- Injuries / deaths
- 32 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 107
- 115 city / 98 hwy
Top 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System232 (51%)
- Other140 (31%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras112 (25%)
- Engine79 (17%)
- Structure & Body70 (15%)
- Brakes39 (9%)
- Transmission & Powertrain31 (7%)
- Fuel System23 (5%)
- Lane Departure21 (5%)
- Visibility & Wipers20 (4%)
What owners report
- Owners describe sudden unintended acceleration while parking at low speeds, resulting in collisions with walls or other vehicles.
- Several complaints describe the brake pedal being depressed but the vehicle failing to stop, sometimes with the brake collision assistance system engaged.
- Driver's door handles reportedly failed to open due to a short circuit shortly after purchase, tied to a known recall.
- One owner reported the charging port catching fire while the vehicle was charging at a Volkswagen charger center.
- A vehicle reportedly rolled backward on a slope after being placed in park, nearly pinning the owner.
- An airbag-equipped vehicle reportedly experienced brake failure during a crash within the first week of ownership.
2023 Volkswagen ID.4 recalls
14 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V028000Jan 21, 2026Electrical System670 vehiclesPark Outside
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
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.
Risk: A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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 completed. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery cell modules 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 93EW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 23, 2026.
- NHTSA 26V030000Jan 21, 2026Electrical System43,881 vehicles
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 ID.4 vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat.
Risk: A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 25V836000Dec 3, 2025Electrical System629 vehiclesPark Outside
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
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.
Risk: A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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 completed. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery cell modules as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 11, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93EV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 5, 2025.
2023 Volkswagen ID.4 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 115 MPG
- Highway
- 98 MPG
- Combined
- 107 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $700
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Electricity
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2023 compared with other ID.4 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2023 ID.4 ranks worst among the 5 model years with data, holding a Complaint Index of 100 and 457 complaints.
- What is the top problem area for the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4?
- The Electrical System is the top problem area, accounting for 232 complaints, or 51% of all reported issues, with a median failure mileage of 12,000.
- Does the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 14 recalls for the 2023 ID.4, including high-voltage battery fire risks, faulty door handles, a rearview camera display issue, and loose passenger airbag fasteners.
- How does the 2023 ID.4 compare to other model years?
- The 2023 ID.4 has the highest Complaint Index (100) and is rated Avoid, while 2024 (index 0) and 2025 (index 25) rank as Best and Good respectively.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4?
- The EPA rates the 2023 ID.4 at 107 MPGe combined (115 city, 98 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $700.