2021 Volkswagen ID.4

$11,695
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135
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$12K–$27K
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Low$11,695
High$26,900
From$11,695
Avg Mileage42,778 mi
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Safety

11 recalls documented. Verify all are completed before signing

2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Pricing

Price Trend

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Volkswagen ID.4 Safety & Reliability

Elevated

The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 has a elevated safety risk profile with 11 recall campaigns and 313 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

11
Recalls
313
Complaints
24
Crashes
1
Fires
Recall Findings
21V6060002021-05-08
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, SQ8, and 2021-2022 S3 Sedan vehicles. The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

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21V8520002021-03-11
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

Volkswagen Group of American, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling one 2021 ID.4 vehicle. The steering gear may have an incorrectly assembled or missing drive bushing.

An incorrectly assembled or missing drive bushing may cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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21V6070002021-04-08
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 ID4 vehicles. Incorrect rear outboard seat belt assemblies without an automatic locking retractor (ALR) function may have been installed, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

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21V4130002021-02-06
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 ID.4 vehicles. Caps were installed on the headlight vertical aim instead of the horizontal aim, allowing for horizontal adjustment of the headlight beam. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Adjusting the horizontal headlight beam can increase glare, reducing visibility for the driver and increasing the risk of a crash.

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22V1620002022-16-03
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 ID4 vehicles. Incorrect soldering of the flexible printed circuit assembled (FPCA), inside the high voltage (HV) battery, may cause an unreliable connection.

An unreliable battery connection may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

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22V8580002022-02-11
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 ID4 vehicles. The passenger air bag may be incorrectly folded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

An incorrectly folded air bag may not protect the occupant as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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23V0400002023-01-02
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 ID.4 vehicles. Software programing may cause the high voltage (HV) battery management control module to restart or the pulse inverter to deactivate.

A reset or deactivation may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

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23V3120002023-03-05
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2022 ID.4 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with door handles that allow water to enter the circuit board assembly, which can cause the doors to open unexpectedly when the vehicle is subject to high lateral forces at speeds below 9 mph/15 kmh.

A vehicle door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury.

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24V3440002024-15-05
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 ID.4 vehicles. Due to a software issue, affected vehicles may experience center displays and instrument panel displays that do not boot, or that sporadically reset. This can result in loss of speedometer information or loss of rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 111, "Rear Visibility."

Displays that do not show critical information, such as vehicle speed or the rearview camera image, increase the risk of a crash.

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24V6510002024-04-09
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 ID.4 vehicles. The door handles may allow water to enter the circuit board assembly, which can cause the doors to open unexpectedly.

A vehicle door that opens unexpectedly while driving increases the risk of injury.

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25V1200002025-27-02
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2023 ID.4, 2022-2023 Audi Q4 e-Tron, and Q4 e-Tron Sportback vehicles. The instrument panel may not properly display the transmission gear lever indicator. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect."

Failure to display the gear position may result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not engaged, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 313 owners have filed complaints about the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Electrical System71
02Unknown Or Other31
03Structure16
04Electrical System,unknown Or Other11
05Service Brakes9
313 total across 1 model years (2021–2021)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Volkswagen ID.4 Fuel Economy

93–99mpg combined
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98-107city
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88-91hwy
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$750-$800/yr

Across 5 configurations, the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 returns 93–99 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2021 Volkswagen ID.4

24States

22% of the market sits in California, though listings span 24 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2021.

2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. There are 11 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4?

NHTSA shows 11 recall campaigns for the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4?

You'll get between 93 and 99 MPG combined from the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4?

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems top the list with 313 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.

How does the 2021 compare to other Volkswagen ID.4 years?

The 2021 sits at a specific point in the Volkswagen ID.4 lifecycle. The model overview compares all years side by side.

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