https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Volkswagen ID.4. en-us Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:54:28 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4 https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4#complaint-2178744 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT VW has informed me that my 2023 ID4 has a faulty battery that is at risk of catching fire. The VW corporate representative told me not to charge at fast charging stations and to keep it clear from my property because of the risk of it catching fire. VW has not issued the recall yet as they dont have a solution, but warned me about the dangers. They said they don't expect to issue the recall unt https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4 https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4#complaint-2177297 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT GPS is indicating incorrect location. GPS routing is not accurate. Car essentially doesn't know where it is. Sign assist feature is showing wrong speeds on roads. This appears to be a common problem with VW cars. In an emergency help needs to know where the car is located. This is an ongoing problem that doesn't have a solution. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4 https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4#complaint-2176819 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle has been in to the dealer multiple times for electrical system failures. The car is not safe to drive and has stalled multiple times while driving. The system has errors that light up stating there is an electrical system failure. The car has stopped driving in the middle of a trip, I have been stuck with my family multiple times while on short trips and long trips. The vehicle has bee https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4 https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4#complaint-2176820 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle has been in to the dealer multiple times for electrical system failures. The car is not safe to drive and has stalled multiple times while driving. The system has errors that light up stating there is an electrical system failure. The car has stopped driving in the middle of a trip, I have been stuck with my family multiple times while on short trips and long trips. The vehicle has bee https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4 https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4#complaint-2176821 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle has been in to the dealer multiple times for electrical system failures. The car is not safe to drive and has stalled multiple times while driving. The system has errors that light up stating there is an electrical system failure. The car has stopped driving in the middle of a trip, I have been stuck with my family multiple times while on short trips and long trips. The vehicle has bee https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4 https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4#complaint-2175615 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Abnormal inside tire wear leading to blow outs and flats. TSB 42M6 available for alignment, adjustment bolts and camber adjustments but it was not sent to my car and I've had to replace 2 sets of rear tires due to uneven wear. Mileage currently is at 35k. Dealer states no issues with suspension or alignment but can't explain the uneven wear. First time was in October 2024 and then this time Februa https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4 https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4#complaint-2175616 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Abnormal inside tire wear leading to blow outs and flats. TSB 42M6 available for alignment, adjustment bolts and camber adjustments but it was not sent to my car and I've had to replace 2 sets of rear tires due to uneven wear. Mileage currently is at 35k. Dealer states no issues with suspension or alignment but can't explain the uneven wear. First time was in October 2024 and then this time Februa https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4 https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4#complaint-2175617 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Abnormal inside tire wear leading to blow outs and flats. TSB 42M6 available for alignment, adjustment bolts and camber adjustments but it was not sent to my car and I've had to replace 2 sets of rear tires due to uneven wear. Mileage currently is at 35k. Dealer states no issues with suspension or alignment but can't explain the uneven wear. First time was in October 2024 and then this time Februa https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4 https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4#complaint-2175807 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT This vehicle is a total safety hazard due to two distinct failures: ​1. Unresolved Door Defect (14+ Months): For over 14 months, the vehicle has suffered from 'Self-Opening Door Handles.' Despite 4 repair attempts, the manufacturer has failed to fix this, posing a risk of doors opening while driving. ​2. Fire Risk & Use Restriction (Current Recall 26V-028): Currently, the vehicle is under a 'Hig https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4 https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4#complaint-2175808 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT This vehicle is a total safety hazard due to two distinct failures: ​1. Unresolved Door Defect (14+ Months): For over 14 months, the vehicle has suffered from 'Self-Opening Door Handles.' Despite 4 repair attempts, the manufacturer has failed to fix this, posing a risk of doors opening while driving. ​2. Fire Risk & Use Restriction (Current Recall 26V-028): Currently, the vehicle is under a 'Hig https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4 https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4#complaint-2175809 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT This vehicle is a total safety hazard due to two distinct failures: ​1. Unresolved Door Defect (14+ Months): For over 14 months, the vehicle has suffered from 'Self-Opening Door Handles.' Despite 4 repair attempts, the manufacturer has failed to fix this, posing a risk of doors opening while driving. ​2. Fire Risk & Use Restriction (Current Recall 26V-028): Currently, the vehicle is under a 'Hig https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4 https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4#complaint-2175583 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Instrument panel went completely dark. Lost all information. Needed to pull the car over to the curb. Eventually the display reset and came back. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4 https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4#complaint-2173947 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Car is inoperable. The display states a number of issues: Display states that: 1. "Error: Drive System. Please service vehicle." 2. "Unable to Start. Please Remove the Charging Cable": Vehicle is unable to start due to the fact that the charger cable is still attached. The vehicle is not plugged in, and cannot be moved because of this. 3.Display states that "Range Cannot Be Calculated" 4."Elec https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4 https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4#complaint-2173948 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Car is inoperable. The display states a number of issues: Display states that: 1. "Error: Drive System. Please service vehicle." 2. "Unable to Start. Please Remove the Charging Cable": Vehicle is unable to start due to the fact that the charger cable is still attached. The vehicle is not plugged in, and cannot be moved because of this. 3.Display states that "Range Cannot Be Calculated" 4."Elec https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4 https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4#complaint-2173155 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT On [XXX], shortly before 7:00 we parked our EV in the designated charging space at the EVgo charging station on at the EVgo charging station located at [XXX] and connected the charging cable to our 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 in the normal, intended manner, as we had done previously. We paid by credit card and watched the EVgo screen confirm proper connection and that charging had begun. We remained in https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4 https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4#complaint-2172995 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT My 2023 VW ID4 has experienced multiple system failures/malfunctions (e.g., display, backup camera, climate controls, & speedometer failed) beginning in late November 2025. The following is a summary & an approximate timeline: Nov 4, 2025: “OUE7 – Software Update” email; dealer unable to complete (OTA update). Nov 7 & Nov 21, 2025: Weatherstrip repairs; maintenance inspections performed. Nov 30 https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4 https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4#complaint-2172996 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT My 2023 VW ID4 has experienced multiple system failures/malfunctions (e.g., display, backup camera, climate controls, & speedometer failed) beginning in late November 2025. The following is a summary & an approximate timeline: Nov 4, 2025: “OUE7 – Software Update” email; dealer unable to complete (OTA update). Nov 7 & Nov 21, 2025: Weatherstrip repairs; maintenance inspections performed. Nov 30 https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4 https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4#complaint-2172997 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT My 2023 VW ID4 has experienced multiple system failures/malfunctions (e.g., display, backup camera, climate controls, & speedometer failed) beginning in late November 2025. The following is a summary & an approximate timeline: Nov 4, 2025: “OUE7 – Software Update” email; dealer unable to complete (OTA update). Nov 7 & Nov 21, 2025: Weatherstrip repairs; maintenance inspections performed. Nov 30 https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4 https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4#complaint-2172869 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT On 6/20/25, while pulling into a parking space at very slow speed, the car suddenly, without my control, violently accellerated. This could have resulted in pesonal injury or death. The car was stopped by crashing into two, nearby parked cars. The dealer's collision shop repaired the car at a cost of approximately $17,000. They did not provide an explanation of the possible cause. There were https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4 https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4#complaint-2172870 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT On 6/20/25, while pulling into a parking space at very slow speed, the car suddenly, without my control, violently accellerated. This could have resulted in pesonal injury or death. The car was stopped by crashing into two, nearby parked cars. The dealer's collision shop repaired the car at a cost of approximately $17,000. They did not provide an explanation of the possible cause. There were https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4 https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4#complaint-2172871 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT On 6/20/25, while pulling into a parking space at very slow speed, the car suddenly, without my control, violently accellerated. This could have resulted in pesonal injury or death. The car was stopped by crashing into two, nearby parked cars. The dealer's collision shop repaired the car at a cost of approximately $17,000. They did not provide an explanation of the possible cause. There were https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4 https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4#complaint-2172457 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Date/Time of Incident: 1/29/36 at approximately 5:44 PM Location: Small school parking lot Vehicle: 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 On 1/29/36 at approximately 5:44 PM, I was pulling out of a parking space at low speed in a small school parking lot in my 2023 Volkswagen ID.4. As I began to move, the vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own, the steering would not turn left, and the car did not respond to bra https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4 https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4#complaint-2172458 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Date/Time of Incident: 1/29/36 at approximately 5:44 PM Location: Small school parking lot Vehicle: 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 On 1/29/36 at approximately 5:44 PM, I was pulling out of a parking space at low speed in a small school parking lot in my 2023 Volkswagen ID.4. As I began to move, the vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own, the steering would not turn left, and the car did not respond to bra https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4 https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4#complaint-2172459 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Date/Time of Incident: 1/29/36 at approximately 5:44 PM Location: Small school parking lot Vehicle: 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 On 1/29/36 at approximately 5:44 PM, I was pulling out of a parking space at low speed in a small school parking lot in my 2023 Volkswagen ID.4. As I began to move, the vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own, the steering would not turn left, and the car did not respond to bra https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4 https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4#complaint-2172320 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Car was plugged in to our home level 2 charger waiting to charge (no current was being supplied yet). Alarm went off, I went into our attached garage and checked on it. Heard a high pitch beeping coming from the car, went into it and saw this message (see attached picture). Took picture while waiting for garage door to open so I could back car out of garage and as far down our driveway as possible https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4 https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4#complaint-2172565 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT While driving, the center infotainment display repeatedly goes completely black and reboots without warning. This occurs while the vehicle is in motion. During these events, the touchscreen-based climate controls and infotainment functions are unavailable until the system restarts. The driver display (speedometer) remains active. This has happened multiple times under normal driving conditions. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4 https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4#complaint-2172566 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT While driving, the center infotainment display repeatedly goes completely black and reboots without warning. This occurs while the vehicle is in motion. During these events, the touchscreen-based climate controls and infotainment functions are unavailable until the system restarts. The driver display (speedometer) remains active. This has happened multiple times under normal driving conditions. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4 https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4#complaint-2172177 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Vehicle has widespread software/electronic failures affecting driving and safety systems. Failures cause erratic, loss of information while driving, unintended systems activation, and loss of emergency services. While operating the vehicle during routine driving, multiple safety-related electronic systems malfunction. The instrument panel and center display intermittently go completely blank whi https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4 https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4#complaint-2172178 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Vehicle has widespread software/electronic failures affecting driving and safety systems. Failures cause erratic, loss of information while driving, unintended systems activation, and loss of emergency services. While operating the vehicle during routine driving, multiple safety-related electronic systems malfunction. The instrument panel and center display intermittently go completely blank whi https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4 https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-id-4#complaint-2172185 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The mobile app will not connect, preventing charging monitoring or battery pre-conditioning in cold weather. Charging frequently fails to initiate or stops prematurely. Level 2 (slow) charging often stops after only 5–10% of charge is added but is unpredictable. Even when charging on a level 3 charger, the vehicle often charges to random levels below 80% (the level to which the vehicle is suppo