Volkswagen / ID.4 / 2023
2023 Volkswagen ID.4 problems
Owners have filed 839 complaints about the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 26.8% of them — the clear leader, ahead of forward collision avoidance at 11.6%.
Complaints839
Crashes128
Fires10
Injuries65
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 26.8% · 225
Unknown or other 13.7% · 115
Forward collision avoidance 11.6% · 97
Structure 7.2% · 60
Vehicle speed control 6.6% · 55
Back over prevention 5.7% · 48
Service brakes 4.3% · 36
Power train 3.7% · 31
Severity
Of those complaints, 128 describe a crash, 10 describe a fire and 65 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 3 model years of the Volkswagen ID.4 in this data, 2023 draws the most complaints of any of them.
Filings are rising — 678 in the last three years against 161 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 11,000 miles.
In owners' own words
5264 miles â Red warnings come on after charging vehicle. Pulled over and turned vehicle off. Took vehicle to AutoNation VW. By the time I arrived at dealership the red triangle and warning were no longer on the screen. Jeffrey Lopez had me sit in the waiting area. Tech scanned the vehicle but claimed they were unable to duplicate the concern. Nothing was documented; I was given no paperwork and was sent on my way. Electrical system
12-volt onboard battery error codes, stating battery charge is low, and to safely park the vehicle. Alternatively, drive the vehicle to charge the battery. Or charge the vehicle. The car has been to the dealer for testing, and they say that the on-board battery checks out without any problems, yet I continue to get the battery error codes. We don't feel safe to driving the car in fear of complete lockout failure. Electrical system
After six months, VW still doesn't have a repair for recall 24V344. My speedometer, backup camera, climate control, and all other functions controlled via the display screens malfunction. Both the dealer and and VW customer service have confirmed that no repair is available and they also will not provide a refund or replacement. My only option is to continue driving the car with malfunctioning key systems. Electrical system
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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