2023 Volkswagen Id 4
Common Problems
Ranked from 212 federal NHTSA complaints and 7 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
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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Unintended Acceleration and Sudden Movement
84complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe vehicle has experienced sudden unintended acceleration and movement, posing a risk of accidents.
Related recalls: 22V830000, 22V956000, 25V836000, 26V028000, 26V030000
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Recall Issues with Back Over Prevention System
69complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe back over prevention system has failed multiple times due to unavailable parts, causing potential rear-end collisions.
Related recalls: 22V830000, 22V956000, 25V836000, 26V028000, 26V030000
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Steering Column Module Failure
39complaintsSafety riskSteeringThe steering column module has failed, locking up and rendering the vehicle inoperable, posing a safety risk.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Electrical System Failure Causing Dashboard and Infotainment Screen Blackouts
34complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe infotainment and dashboard screens frequently go black during driving, leading to loss of critical safety information.
$200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 22V830000, 22V956000, 25V836000, 26V028000, 26V030000
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Service Brake Issues
18complaintsSafety riskBrakesService brake systems fail, leading to unexpected acceleration and crashes.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 25V434000
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Fire and safety risks due to battery issues
11complaintsHigh severityTransmissionBattery-related issues leading to fire risks and potential safety hazards, including restricted use and parking restrictions.
Related recall: 25V120000
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Electrical system malfunctions causing display and infotainment issues
8complaintsMedium severityElectricalFrequent malfunctions in the vehicle’s display and infotainment system, leading to blackouts and incorrect information.
$200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 22V830000, 22V956000, 25V836000, 26V028000, 26V030000
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Steering and sensor malfunctions leading to loss of control
7complaintsHigh severitySteeringSteering and sensor malfunctions causing loss of control and unintended vehicle movements, posing a safety risk.
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Battery recall issues and incomplete repairs
6complaintsMedium severityTransmissionMultiple reports of incomplete or ineffective high-voltage battery recall repairs, leading to ongoing issues.
Related recall: 25V120000
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Door handle defects causing difficulty in opening doors
6complaintsLow severityOtherIssues with door handles, including difficulty in opening and self-opening doors, posing a safety risk.
$200–$600est. door lock/latch repair · 1–2.5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 11
Steering Wheel Touch Controls Accidentally Activated
5complaintsMedium severitySteeringButtons on the steering wheel can be accidentally activated, leading to unintended vehicle acceleration.
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Infotainment System Failures
4complaintsMedium severityElectricalInfotainment system failures lead to loss of connectivity and navigation, affecting safety and convenience.
$200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 22V830000, 22V956000, 25V836000, 26V028000, 26V030000
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Recall Issues with Structural Integrity and Back Over Prevention Systems
4complaintsSafety riskOtherIssues with structural integrity and back over prevention systems persist despite multiple recalls, posing safety risks.
$250–$700est. egr valve replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotes
Other years & sources
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.