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US recalls (2)
Electrical system: propulsion system, traction battery
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2026 ID.4 vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail and lead to a vehicle fire.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. The remedy is currently under development. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed November 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93EX. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 6, 2026.
Electrical system: propulsion system, traction battery
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 ID.4 vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will update the high-voltage battery software, and replace the high-voltage battery, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 18, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93EA. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 23, 2026.
Canadian recalls (1)
Show 1 Canadian recall
High voltage
2026-01-21 · campaign 2026-017
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the cells inside the high-voltage battery module(s) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the battery could overheat.
Safety Risk:
A battery that overheats can create a fire risk.
Corrective Actions:
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the high-voltage battery. The dealer will update the self-discharge detection (SDD) software and, if necessary, replace high-voltage battery module(s).
Owner complaints (31)
Owners filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 (10 crashes, 3 fires, 5 injuries reported). Among 5 model years of this model, it ranks #5 for the most complaints (median 137).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 17 | |
| Back over prevention | 7 | |
| Unknown or other | 7 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | |
| Service brakes | 3 | |
| Air bags | 2 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2025 Volkswagen ID.4.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 SUV RWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 SUV AWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| ID.4 Automatic (A1) | 115 | 98 | 107 | $700 |
| ID.4 AWD Pro Automatic (A1) | 108 | 96 | 102 | $750 |
| ID.4 AWD Pro S Automatic (A1) | 108 | 96 | 102 | $750 |
| ID.4 Pro Automatic (A1) | 122 | 104 | 113 | $650 |
| ID.4 Pro S Automatic (A1) | 122 | 104 | 113 | $650 |
| ID.4 S Automatic (A1) | 115 | 98 | 107 | $700 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.