2024 Volkswagen ID.4 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
0/100
#5 most-complained of 5 ID.4 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 ranks best among the 5 model years tracked, with a complaint index of 0 and 48 NHTSA complaints. It carries 8 recalls, mostly electrical, but crash and fire counts stay low compared to 2021 and 2023.
- Complaints
- 48
- Recalls
- 8
- Crashes / fires
- 4 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 107
- 115 city / 98 hwy
Top 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System27 (56%)
- Other14 (29%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras8 (17%)
- Brakes7 (15%)
- Structure & Body7 (15%)
- Engine6 (13%)
- Fuel System6 (13%)
- Visibility & Wipers3 (6%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (4%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (4%)
What owners report
- Doors have unlocked or opened unexpectedly while driving or parked, tied to an electrical fault in the door handle circuit.
- Brake pedal has gone soft or dropped to the floor, causing loss of stopping pressure and rollback on inclines.
- The Auto Brake Hold feature reportedly failed to hold the vehicle, letting it accelerate unintentionally into parked cars.
- Owners describe full electrical blackouts where dashboard lights, screen, and systems shut off while the vehicle was still drivable.
- The infotainment screen has gone black, disconnecting related safety features.
- Recall repairs for door handles and other issues have been delayed, leaving affected parts on backorder.
2024 Volkswagen ID.4 recalls
8 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.
2024 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.
2024 compared with other ID.4 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2024 ID.4 ranks best among the 5 model years tracked, with a complaint index of 0, the lowest of any ID.4 year with data.
- What problems does the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 have?
- NHTSA lists 48 complaints for the 2024 ID.4, with 56% tied to the electrical system, including door handle faults and brake pressure loss. Median mileage at failure for electrical complaints was 3,000.
- Does the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 8 recalls for the 2024 ID.4, including door handles that can open unexpectedly, a possible on-board charger failure, and loose passenger airbag fasteners.
- How does the 2024 ID.4 compare to other years?
- The 2024 ID.4 has a complaint index of 0 and ranks best, while 2023 (index 100) and 2021 (index 75) are rated Avoid and 2022 (index 50) is rated Caution.