2021 Volkswagen ID.4 vs 2023 Volkswagen ID.4
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 | 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 325 | 448 |
| Recall campaigns | 11 | 14 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 391 | 312 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 27 | 53 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | 107 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 25,500 mi | 13,139 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Volkswagen ID.4 | Volkswagen ID.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 172 | 224 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 39 | 73 |
| Structure | 35 | 60 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 32 | 55 |
| Service Brakes | 33 | 35 |
| Back Over Prevention | 18 | 47 |
| Power Train | 19 | 31 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 22 | 23 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 16 | 16 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 10 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 11 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 6 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 5 |
2021 Volkswagen ID.4
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.