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2021 Volkswagen Id 4
Common Problems

Ranked from 158 federal NHTSA complaints and 6 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
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4 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

13 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Display Screen Blackouts

    69complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The display screen frequently blacks out while driving, leading to loss of critical vehicle information.

    $200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs labor
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    Related recalls: 22V162000, 23V040000

  2. 2

    Unintended Acceleration

    45complaints
    Safety riskTransmission

    The vehicle has experienced multiple instances of unintended acceleration, leading to dangerous situations and potential crashes.

    Related recall: 25V120000

  3. 3

    High Voltage Battery Issues

    19complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The high voltage battery management control unit failure leads to loss of drive power and potential crash.

    Related recalls: 22V162000, 23V040000

  4. 4

    Recall Non-Resolution

    18complaints
    High severityOther

    Recalls are issued but not resolved in a timely manner, leaving owners with unresolved safety concerns.

    Related recalls: 21V852000, 21V607000, 21V606000

  5. 5

    Door Operation Issues

    11complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Doors and door handles have malfunctioned, causing difficulty in opening them from the inside or outside, posing a safety risk.

    Related recalls: 21V852000, 21V607000, 21V606000

  6. 6

    Forward Collision Avoidance System Failure

    7complaints
    High severityOther

    The forward collision avoidance system has failed to activate in critical situations, increasing the risk of accidents.

    Related recalls: 21V852000, 21V607000, 21V606000

  7. 7

    Recall Issues Not Resolved

    7complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Multiple recalls remain unresolved, causing significant inconvenience and safety concerns for the vehicle owners.

    Related recalls: 21V852000, 21V607000, 21V606000

  8. 8

    Recall Timeliness Issues

    7complaints
    Safety riskOther

    Recalls are not being completed in a timely manner, leading to unresolved issues.

    Related recalls: 21V852000, 21V607000, 21V606000

  9. 9

    GPS and Navigation System Errors

    6complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The GPS and navigation system has shown incorrect locations and inaccurate speed readings, potentially leading to navigational errors.

    Related recalls: 22V162000, 23V040000

  10. 10

    Power Train Issues

    6complaints
    Medium severityFuel system

    The power train experiences occasional failures, resulting in the car stalling or losing power during operation.

  11. 11

    Steering system malfunctions leading to loss of control

    5complaints
    Safety riskSteering

    Steering system malfunctions cause the vehicle to suddenly accelerate or lose control, risking accidents.

    Related recall: 21V852000

  12. 12

    Steering System Malfunction

    3complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    The steering system occasionally fails, making it difficult to control the vehicle, especially during sudden movements.

    Related recall: 21V852000

  13. 13

    Braking system malfunctions leading to loss of control

    2complaints
    Safety riskBrakes

    Braking system malfunctions cause the vehicle to lose control, resulting in accidents or near-misses.

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.