With 8 recalls and 45 complaints, the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

25V4340002025-30-06

SERVICE BRAKES

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport and 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. Certain bolts on the chassis, brake system and/or suspension (such as bolts for certain cross member, engine mount, control arm, subframe, rear brake carrier, etc.) of affected vehicles may not have been correctly tightened during the manufacturing process.

A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.

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23V7500002023-07-12

STRUCTURE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. The interior sunshade for the panoramic glass roof may be insufficiently fire retardant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 302, "Flammability of Interior Materials."

In a fire, fabric that is not fire retardant may further fuel a fire, increasing the risk of injury.

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24V6430002024-28-08

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ID4 vehicles. The fasteners securing the passenger frontal air bag inflator may be loose.

An improperly secured air bag inflator may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during 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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25V1250002025-28-02

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024-2025 AUDI Q4 E-Tron SUV, AUDI Q4 E-Tron Sportback, and 2024 ID.4 vehicles. The on-board charger (OCDC) may fail and stop charging the 12-volt battery, which can result in a loss of drive power.

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

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25V8360002025-03-12

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. The high voltage (HV) battery cell modules may contain misaligned electrodes that can result in a battery fire.

A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

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26V0280002026-21-01

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

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26V0300002026-21-01

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 ID.4 vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat.

A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2024 Volkswagen ID.4's biggest weak point? ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. It leads 45 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Electrical System7

02Unknown Or Other6

03Structure4

04Electrical System,unknown Or Other,fuel/propulsion System2

05Electrical System,unknown Or Other2

45 total across 1 model years (2024–2024)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Volkswagen ID.4 Fuel Economy

102–113mpg combined

108-122city

96-104hwy

$650-$750/yr

Fuel economy for the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 ranges from 102 to 113 MPG combined across 6 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

ID.4 Pro - Automatic (A1)

113mpg

Rear-Wheel DriveEV

122 city104 hwy~$650/yr10/10 Clean

ID.4 Pro S - Automatic (A1)

113mpg

Rear-Wheel DriveEV

122 city104 hwy~$650/yr10/10 Clean

ID.4 - Automatic (A1)

107mpg

Rear-Wheel DriveEV

115 city98 hwy~$700/yr10/10 Clean

ID.4 S - Automatic (A1)

107mpg

Rear-Wheel DriveEV

115 city98 hwy~$700/yr10/10 Clean

ID.4 AWD Pro - Automatic (A1)

102mpg

All-Wheel DriveEV

108 city96 hwy~$750/yr10/10 Clean

ID.4 AWD Pro S - Automatic (A1)

102mpg

All-Wheel DriveEV

108 city96 hwy~$750/yr10/10 Clean

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

Where to Find 2024 Volkswagen ID.4

24States

38%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in California (22%), but the remaining listings are spread across 23 other states nationwide.

CACalifornia

44922%

OROregon

1658%

COColorado

1568%

WAWashington

1548%

FLFlorida

1296%

DCWashington DC

975%

MNMinnesota

925%

AZArizona

925%

MDMaryland

884%

TXTexas

844%

ILIllinois

513%

GAGeorgia

482%

DE46

PA45

NM32

NV28

NC27

UT24

MO22

WI21

OK18

NY15

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2024.

2024 Volkswagen ID.4 Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4. There are 8 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4?

NHTSA shows 8 recall campaigns for the 2024 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 2024 Volkswagen ID.4?

You'll get between 102 and 113 MPG combined from the 2024 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 2024 Volkswagen ID.4?

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems top the list with 45 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.