How many visibility and wiper complaints does the 2023 VW ID.4 have?

NHTSA shows 20 complaints in the Visibility & Wipers category for the 2023 ID.4, which is about 4% of the 457 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2023 ID.4 windshield?

No. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2023 ID.4.

What is the main windshield complaint on the 2023 ID.4?

Owners most often describe optical distortion in the heated windshield and windshields that crack easily, sometimes at very low mileage.

At what mileage do these windshield problems show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 4,994 miles.

Have these visibility issues caused crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries linked to Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2023 ID.4.

2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 20 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4, about 4% of its 457 total complaints for the year. No related recalls exist for this area. Most reports center on windshield distortion and easy cracking, with median mileage at failure of 4,994 miles.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 20; 4% of 457
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 4,994 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Owners report optical distortion in the heated windshield, especially near the frame edges, causing blurry vision, headaches, or dizziness while driving.
Several owners describe windshields cracking with little or no impact, sometimes at very low mileage, followed by long delays finding replacement glass due to nationwide shortages.
One owner reported cracking and smoking sounds from the heated windshield during cold, wet weather.
One owner described the passenger window reversing direction when trying to close it from the driver-side switch, raising a pinch-point safety concern.
One owner said a replacement windshield still showed the same wavy distortion as the original after two dealer replacements.

When 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 4, 2023, latest May 4, 2026.

20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2023 to May 2026; peak Nov 2023 (5).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by ID.4 model year

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

20215 (2%)
20224 (3%)
202320 (4%)
20243 (6%)
20254 (15%)

Frequently asked questions

How many visibility and wiper complaints does the 2023 VW ID.4 have?: NHTSA shows 20 complaints in the Visibility & Wipers category for the 2023 ID.4, which is about 4% of the 457 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2023 ID.4 windshield?: No. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2023 ID.4.
What is the main windshield complaint on the 2023 ID.4?: Owners most often describe optical distortion in the heated windshield and windshields that crack easily, sometimes at very low mileage.
At what mileage do these windshield problems show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 4,994 miles.
Have these visibility issues caused crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries linked to Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2023 ID.4.