2025 Volkswagen ID.4 recalls and problems

The 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 has 2 recalls and 31 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

How the 2025 compares

Low

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 6 ID.4 model years — 5th most. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are still growing.

2recalls

31complaints

10crashes

3fires

5injuries

132,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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2 recalls

Electrical System

Sep 30, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V630000 · 22,524 vehicles

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2026 ID.4 vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail and lead to a vehicle fire.

Risk: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. The remedy is currently under development. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed November 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93EX. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 6, 2026.

Electrical System

Jan 21, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V030000 · 43,881 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Electrical System17

Back Over Prevention7

Unknown or other7

Vehicle Speed Control7

Forward Collision Avoidance5

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2025 vs. other Volkswagen ID.4 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2025. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2025 Volkswagen ID.4, the latest from Sep 30, 2026 (electrical system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Volkswagen ID.4?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (17), back over prevention (7), unknown or other (7). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.