Last updated: 2026-10-10

Volkswagen ID.4

Volkswagen ID.4 Years to Avoid

5 scored model years (2021–2025) · model average 48/100

Avoid the 2023 ID-4. It has the most owner complaints of any year, led by electrical faults, surges at parking speeds, and fires that began at the charging port. The 2022 model year is the better buy.

Verdict

Avoid
2023 42/100
Buy
2022 49/100
Model average
48/100
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Volkswagen ID.4 Years to Avoid

These model years score significantly below the Volkswagen ID.4 average of 48/100.

#YearScoreRatingRecallsComplaintsTop Issue
1202342/100Mixed14402Electrical System (176)

Why These Years Should Be Avoided

42
MixedReliability score: 42 out of 100, rated Mixed

2023 Volkswagen ID.4

Owners filed 402 complaints, the most of any year, and the year has 14 recalls. Cars surged forward from a crawl into fences and parked cars. Several fires began at the charging port. Doors opened while moving or would not open, and owners waited months for door-handle parts.

14 recalls402 complaintsEst. repair:

Top issues: Electrical System (176), Unknown Or Other (52), Structure (34), Power Train (24), Vehicle Speed Control (22), Service Brakes (12)

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What Are Common Volkswagen ID.4 Problems?

ID.4 electrical problems

395 complaints

Most reported in 2023, 2021, 2022

2023: Sudden lurches at parking speeds are the most common serious report.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

112 complaints

Most reported in 2023, 2021, 2022

2023: Unintended acceleration at low speed drives most of these reports.

STRUCTURE

60 complaints

Most reported in 2023, 2021, 2022

2023: Doors open by themselves while the car is moving, or they won't open from outside, which leaves rear passengers to climb out over the seats.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

49 complaints

Most reported in 2023, 2021, 2022

2023: Accidental cruise activation is the most consistent pattern.

POWER TRAIN

49 complaints

Most reported in 2023, 2021, 2022

2023: High-voltage battery and drive faults lead these reports.

SERVICE BRAKES

38 complaints

Most reported in 2021, 2023, 2022

2021: Brakes grab hard just before the car comes to a stop.

Best Volkswagen ID.4 Year to Buy Instead

49
MixedReliability score: 49 out of 100, rated Mixed

2022 Volkswagen ID.4

The 2022 model has far fewer complaints than 2023 (126 against 402) and fewer recalls than 2021 or 2023. It still has electrical faults and low-speed surges, so it is not trouble free. Newer 2024 and 2025 cars look cleaner mostly because they have had less time to collect complaints.

Score: 49/100 (Mixed)7 recalls126 complaints
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VIN History Report

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Even the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 has 7 recalls on file. A VIN check confirms the recall work on the exact car and shows its accident, title, and service history.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Volkswagen ID-4 years should I avoid?
Avoid the 2023. It has the most complaints and recalls of any year, along with parking-speed surges, charging port fires, and doors that open on their own or will not open. The 2022 is the better buy among older years.
Is the 2021 Volkswagen ID-4 a good buy?
It is a weaker choice than the 2022. The 2021 has 304 complaints and 11 recalls, and electrical problems make up nearly half of the complaints. It is not flagged as a year to avoid, but the 2022 has a better record.
Are the 2024 and 2025 Volkswagen ID-4 safe to buy?
Their records are too short to call. The 2024 has 44 complaints and the 2025 has 19, but newer years collect complaints more slowly. The 2024 already has 8 recalls, and the 2025 has two fire reports.
Which Volkswagen ID-4 years have sudden power loss problems?
Sudden loss of drive power shows up across the model's run, and it is worst in 2023. Cars coast to a stop on highways with an electrical warning. One 2023 owner was quoted nearly $5,000 to replace a failed rear drive motor.
Why is the 2022 Volkswagen ID-4 better than the 2023?
The 2022 has far fewer complaints and recalls. Its electrical faults and parking-speed surges are real, but the 2023 adds charging port fires and months-long waits for door-handle parts. Check that any recall repairs on a 2022 are complete before you buy.

How we score every Volkswagen ID.4 model year

Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.

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