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2021 Volkswagen ID.4

Recalls, consumer complaints, safety ratings, fuel cost estimate, and next steps from official public data sources.

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2021 Volkswagen ID.4
11 Total recalls
Feb 27, 2025 Latest recall date
317 Complaint reports
$785 Estimated fuel cost
Quick answer: The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 has 11 official recalls and 317 consumer complaints in our database. The latest recall date is Feb 27, 2025. The most common complaint categories include electrical system, unknown or other, structure. Estimated annual fuel cost is $785 based on the current calculator assumptions.

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Recall homework

There are 11 official recalls listed for this model year. Before buying, use the VIN to confirm which campaigns are still open and ask for dealer repair records on completed work.

Owner complaint pattern

Owner complaints most often mention electrical system, unknown or other, structure. Scan those categories before the test drive so you know what symptoms, warning lights, or service history to ask about.

Service bulletin signal

377 manufacturer communications are listed. These are not recalls, but they can reveal repair instructions, warranty extensions, software notices, or known service patterns.

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Safety ratings

Official safety ratings were found for 2 tested variants of the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4.

Overall 5/5 stars
Frontal crash 5/5 stars
Side crash 5/5 stars
Rollover 4/5 stars

Displayed variant: 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 SUV RWD ; rollover risk 10.3%

Safety ratings can vary by tested body style, trim, drivetrain, or variant. Do not assume every trim has the same rating unless the official record says so.
Variant Overall Front Side Rollover
2021 Volkswagen ID.4 SUV RWD Default 5/5 stars 5/5 stars 5/5 stars 4/5 stars
2021 Volkswagen ID.4 SUV AWD 5/5 stars 5/5 stars 5/5 stars 4/5 stars

How many recalls does the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 have?

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11 official recalls on record for the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. 74 matched quarterly completion reports are available.

Latest recall: February 27, 2025

Recall data is based on official records. This page is not an official VIN recall check. Always confirm open recalls with an official VIN lookup, the manufacturer, or an authorized dealer. Completion reports are campaign-level, delayed, and not VIN-specific.
Campaign Component Summary Consequence Remedy Date Completion
25V120000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2023 ID.4, 2022-2023 Audi Q4 e-Tron, and Q4 e-Tron Sportback vehicles. The instrument panel may not properly display the transmission gear lever indicator. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect." Failure to display the gear position may result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not engaged, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will update the brake control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 14, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97H3. Audi's number for this recall is 454R. Feb 2025 2026-1
52,422 remedied / 60,490 involved (86.7%)
24V651000 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 ID.4 vehicles. The door handles may allow water to enter the circuit board assembly, which can cause the doors to open unexpectedly. A vehicle door that opens unexpectedly while driving increases the risk of injury. Volkswagen dealers will inspect and replace the door handles as necessary, and update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 27, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 57J9. This recall expands previous recall numbers 23V-312 and 23V-213. Vehicles previously repaired under 23V-312 and 23V-213 will need to have the new remedy completed. Sep 2024 2026-1
79,833 remedied / 99,064 involved (80.6%)
24V344000 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 ID.4 vehicles. Due to a software issue, affected vehicles may experience center displays and instrument panel displays that do not boot, or that sporadically reset. This can result in loss of speedometer information or loss of rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 111, "Rear Visibility." Displays that do not show critical information, such as vehicle speed or the rearview camera image, increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 20, 2024. Owners may contact VW customer service at 1-800-893-5298. VW's number for this recall is 919A. May 2024 2026-1
71,475 remedied / 79,965 involved (89.4%)
23V312000 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2022 ID.4 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with door handles that allow water to enter the circuit board assembly, which can cause the doors to open unexpectedly when the vehicle is subject to high lateral forces at speeds below 9 mph/15 kmh. A vehicle door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury. Dealers will update the vehicle software, and inspect the door handles as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 19, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall are 57J5 and 57J8. This recall was replaced by recall number 24V-651 May 2023 2024-4
27,940 remedied / 35,325 involved (79.1%)
23V040000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 ID.4 vehicles. Software programing may cause the high voltage (HV) battery management control module to restart or the pulse inverter to deactivate. A reset or deactivation may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will update the HV battery management control unit and the pulse inverter control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 31, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97ZZ. Feb 2023 2024-4
19,509 remedied / 20,904 involved (93.3%)
22V858000 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 ID4 vehicles. The passenger air bag may be incorrectly folded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." An incorrectly folded air bag may not protect the occupant as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Volkswagen will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 14, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number to this recall is 69EH. Nov 2022 2024-4
45 remedied / 55 involved (81.8%)
22V162000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 ID4 vehicles. Incorrect soldering of the flexible printed circuit assembled (FPCA), inside the high voltage (HV) battery, may cause an unreliable connection. An unreliable battery connection may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the battery cell modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 6, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 9302. Mar 2022 2025-1
335 remedied / 356 involved (94.1%)
21V852000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) Volkswagen Group of American, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling one 2021 ID.4 vehicle. The steering gear may have an incorrectly assembled or missing drive bushing. An incorrectly assembled or missing drive bushing may cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. A dealer will replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 5, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 48Q7. Nov 2021 2021-4
1 remedied / 1 involved (100%)
21V606000 SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, SQ8, and 2021-2022 S3 Sedan vehicles. The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash. Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69CR (VW) and 69CS (Audi). Aug 2021 2023-2
43,474 remedied / 45,496 involved (95.6%)
21V607000 SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 ID4 vehicles. Incorrect rear outboard seat belt assemblies without an automatic locking retractor (ALR) function may have been installed, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash. Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the rear outboard seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69CQ. Aug 2021 2023-2
11,701 remedied / 12,060 involved (97.0%)
21V413000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 ID.4 vehicles. Caps were installed on the headlight vertical aim instead of the horizontal aim, allowing for horizontal adjustment of the headlight beam. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." Adjusting the horizontal headlight beam can increase glare, reducing visibility for the driver and increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will remove the caps from the vertical aim and install them on the horizontal aim, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 9406. Jun 2021 2023-1
3,162 remedied / 3,240 involved (97.6%)

Are there federal defect investigations for the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4?

Official records show 2 federal defect investigations matched to the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4.

0 open 2 closed
Investigations are not recalls. They show official defect reviews and may close without a recall, or may reference a related campaign when one exists.
Action Status Component Subject Opened Related recall
RQ24010 Closed LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Inadvertent Door Opening
On May 16, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened Recall Query (RQ) RQ24010 to investigate the remedy and scope of recalls 23V-213 and 23V-312. The affected vehicles by these recalls included model years (MY) 2021 through 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 vehicles. ODI received reports of the vehicle’s doors opening while the vehicle was in motion post recall remedy.  ODI, also, received similar allegations on vehicles that were outside the scope of the recalls. Volkswagen issued recall 23V-213 on March 29, 2023, and recall 23V-213 on May 03, 2023. These recalls addressed the defect of water ingress into the circuit board assembly of the door handle. Water ingress can cause communication issues between the door handle and the door control until. This malfunction resulted in the vehicle door inadvertently opening while the vehicle was in motion. Over the course of the investigation, ODI received 17 unique VIN VOQ complaints of the vehicle doors opening while the vehicle was in motion occurring either post recall remedy or on a vehicle that was outside the recall scope. Volkswagen submitted 190 unique VIN complaints reporting the same circumstances. On September 4, 2024, Volkswagen submitted recall 24V-651 to address the issue of inadvertent opening of the door while the vehicle is in motion. The scope of this recall expands the affected vehicles to include all MY2021-2024 Volkswagen ID.4 models, including those remedied under the subject recalls. The recall remedy consists of replacement of the door handle assembly on all four doors as well as a software update.  The software update is performed to update the door handle parameters. The new door handle will have the membrane relocated to the back of the handle to avoid standing water within the handle.  Also, a protective coating will be on the front and back of the circuit board to avoid direct moisture formation. In view of the action being taken by Volkswagen, Recall 24V-651, ODI is closing this Recall Query.  The Agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances. To review the ODI reports cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov. 		May 2024
Closed Nov 2024 		None
DP22005 Closed ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM Pedestrian alert sounds
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matter described in the petition. On June 24, 2023 and as supplemented on June 25, 2023, the petitioner notified NHTSA he was withdrawing his petition. The petitioner indicated that, based on his review of data, there is no justification for asserting potential benefits that could be derived from actions sought by my petition. Based on the petitioner's withdrawal, DP22-005 is closed. Closure of this DP does not represent a determination by NHTSA regarding the subject matter of the petition. 		Jan 2023
Closed Aug 2023 		22V063000

Are there manufacturer notices for the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4?

Official records show 377 manufacturer communications on record for the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4.

2 warranty 3 service campaigns 5 software/OTA

Common components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (105), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (68), EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL (40), EQUIPMENT (37), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE (22)

Manufacturer communications are not recalls. They can include service bulletins, repair instructions, warranty extensions, software updates, service campaigns, and other notices.
Date Type Component Summary ID / document
Apr 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Important Step when replacing Battery Cell Modules 11032217
V9324062074770_3
Apr 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Replace Battery Regulation Control Module Kit -J840- / -SX7- / -SX8- 11032218
V9326022080102_3
Mar 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions EXTERIOR LIGHTING Moisture Accumulation 11030845
V9419012011521_21
Mar 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions ENGINE This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the error message ERP0204E could occur during perform initial operation, software configuration, SVM updates for any control module(s) etc. 11030847
VOS-26-21
Mar 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING customer reports that the vehicle performed an unwarranted Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB). 11030842
V4521012062957_7
Mar 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Flushing H.V. Battery before opening 11030835
V9326022080670_1
Mar 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Determine H.V. Battery Health & Remaining Capacity 11030832
V9323082071535_6
Mar 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions UNKNOWN OR OTHER Programming a new Information Electronics Module -J794- 11030831
V9126022081182_1
Mar 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions ELECTRICAL SYSTEM This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct multiple test plans: All basic settings test for the following components - Fill and bleed cooling system issue, N493, J338, Camshaft, V465 etc. Use this test for all the basic setting. You will need to select the component you need to run the basic settings. But there are also stand-alone tests for each of those components. 11030829
VOS-26-15
Mar 2026 Other AIR BAGS The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent warning regarding counterfeit replacement airbag inflators that are being installed in used vehicles. 11030826
DC_VW_CF_Airbag

What are the most common 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 complaints?

317 total complaints on record

How much does the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 cost in fuel?

Estimated annual cost $785 $65/month at 12,000 miles/year
Energy used 4,169 kWh/yr
Price assumption $0.19 $/kWh

Assumptions: 104 city / 89 highway / 97 combined MPGe · Electricity · efficiency ratings from official public data when available · fuel price default: official public data (U.S. average, Mar 1, 2026)

Fuel score 10/10Smog 10/10SmartWay Elite250 mi EV range35.0 kWh/100 mi7.5 hr L2 charge

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