2023 Volkswagen ID.4 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
453 owner complaints analyzed
13 distinct recall campaigns
12,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2023 model year. Data snapshot: . 47 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 223 of 453 complaints (49.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 120 | 26.5% |
| Braking behavior | 88 | 19.4% |
| Steering behavior | 37 | 8.2% |
| Engine operation | 11 | 2.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 9 | 2.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 223 |
| Unknown Or Other | 116 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 55 |
| Structure:Body | 39 |
| Service Brakes | 36 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 34 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 31 |
| Power Train | 31 |
Electrical System: 223; Unknown Or Other: 116; Vehicle Speed Control: 55; Structure:Body: 39; Service Brakes: 36; Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking: 34; Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control: 31; Power Train: 31
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 37 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 6 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 37; 25,000 to 49,999: 6; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (37). 406 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 94 |
| 2024 | 182 |
| 2025 | 94 |
| 2026 | 81 |
2022: 2; 2023: 94; 2024: 182; 2025: 94; 2026: 81
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 120 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 88 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 37 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11499850 · 2023-01-03 (January 3, 2023)
On December 29, 2022, I took delivery of a brand new 2023 ID.4 Pro S AWD with 20 miles on the odometer. The vehicle was showing a 12V battery warning the following day. I drove it for about 80 miles that day to ensure that the 12V battery is charged in case it was not properly looked after during transport and at the dealer. The next day, the vehicle was inoperable and immobilized. The 12V battery has failed and the accessory voltage dropped to 8V. Power steering stopped working, headlights were not working and it was not possible to put the ve…
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Owner report 11502213 · 2023-01-17 (January 17, 2023)
VW ID4 2023 Day two owning ID4, driver's door would not open. I was at the dealership at the time and I was told to make an appointment to fix it. I was also told, it was a thing happening with some new VW ID4 2023. Some sort of short circuit. I went home, did some research, I learned about the recall. I questioned a person on the phone (from dealership) about the notice. They did not answer whether it was safe to drive. On the way to the dealership to fix the door issue, I was involved in a crash. Leaving a red light a car stopped short to av…
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Owner report 11502199 · 2023-01-17 (January 17, 2023)
The contact owns a 2023 Volkswagen ID.4. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH and approaching a traffic light while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle started to shudder and vibrate. The contact stated that the brake failure warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle started decelerating. The contact was able to park on the side of the road. The contact waited an hour and a half before restarting the vehicle and continued driving to her destination. The contact stated she experience the failure twice on December …
Owner-reported narrative. 393 miles reported. Look up ODI 11502199 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11496048 · 2022-12-05 (December 5, 2022)
While I was pulling into a parking space in a parking garage, the car suddenly accelerated to a high rate of speed and crashed into the wall of the parking garage. The front and side air bags deployed. The crash caused significant front end damage to the car. The passenger (my husband) was not hurt but I have bruises on my head, nose, chest, and abdomen from the steering wheel and seat belt. I was not sure that I had caused the crash, so checked the internet for any information and found that this has occurred to other drivers of this car. …
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Owner report 11555542 · 2023-11-16 (November 16, 2023)
While backing up in a driveway at approximately 3-4 miles per hour, the vehicle lost all power and stalled. Both screens went completely black. Seconds later (10-15 maybe) the system re-initialized as if it was rebooted. If this happened at higher speed, it might result in accidents.
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Owner report 11563982 · 2024-01-07 (January 7, 2024)
9942 miles – Error: 12V power supply. Safely Park the vehicle! See owner’s manual. Pulled over a turned vehicle off. Took vehicle to AutoNation VW. By the time I arrived at the dealership the error was no longer on the screen. Jeffrey Lopez had said it would be checked as part of the 10,000-mile service (which according to Jeffrey included oil change.) I showed Jeff pictures of the error message. Tech performed the 10000-mile service, scanned the vehicle but claimed they were unable to duplicate concern. Nothing was documented regarding the electri…
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Owner report 11518304 · 2023-04-21 (April 21, 2023)
The contact owns a 2023 Volkswagen ID.4. The contact stated while driving and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that a message to “Disconnect the Charging Cable” was displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle also independently shifted to park(P). The contact attempted to shift into drive(D) however, the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the dealer stated the E-brake motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that on occasion while plac…
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Owner report 11589546 · 2024-05-19 (May 19, 2024)
While driving my vehicle it shifts into “park”, not sure if it is an electrical issue, transmission, or breaking issue. I have taken to the dealership for repairs they worked on the driver seat sensors, was at the dealership for 10 days. Three days after repairs the same issue occurred, took back to the dealership and they informed me that they could not recreate the issue(possible electrical issue), the service advisor suggested that I should not move around in the seat while driving to correct the issue. Again about three days later the sa…
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