Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2023 Volkswagen ID.4
NHTSA data on file today
The 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 has 15 NHTSA recall campaigns and 467 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V630000 High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V028000 Park Outside - High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V030000 High-Voltage Battery May Overheat and Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V836000 High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V434000 Loss of Vehicle Control from Loose Brake and Suspension Bolts NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V120000 Gear Position Indicator Not Displayed/FMVSS 102 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V875000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V651000 Vehicle Doors May Open Unexpectedly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V643000 Improperly Secured Passenger Air Bag Inflator NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V344000 Instrument Panel Display Malfunction/FMVSS 101 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V750000 Sunshade Insufficiently Fire Retardant/FMVSS 302 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V213000 Vehicle Doors May Open Unexpectedly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V956000 12-Volt Battery Cable May Short Circuit NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V830000 Electric Motor Sealing Ring Incorrectly Assembled NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V823000 Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 233 complaints
- Unknown or Other 119 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 76 complaints
- Structure 61 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 57 complaints
- Back Over Prevention 48 complaints
Of the 467 complaints on file, 56 report a crash and 8 a fire; across all 467 complaints, owners report 33 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $9,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 faces significant reliability issues, primarily within the electrical and propulsion systems, as evidenced by numerous recalls related to the high voltage battery and traction motor problems, along with a high volume of owner complaints regarding electrical components. These concerns suggest potential long-term reliability challenges for owners.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| traction battery | 0–50,000 miles | $2,000–$10,000 | very common |
| traction motor | 0–50,000 miles | $1,000–$4,000 | common |
| brake system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$1,500 | common |
| door handles | 20,000–60,000 miles | $150–$500 | occasional |
| 12V battery cables | 30,000–60,000 miles | $100–$300 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- HV battery checks
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotations and inspections
- Cabin air filter replacement
- Coolant level check
- Software updates
- General safety inspections
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Battery fire or overheating
- Gear indicator malfunctions
- Unresponsive rearview camera
- Unexpected door opening
- Display screen errors
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.