2025 Volkswagen ID.4 Problems, Recalls & Complaints
NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2025 Volkswagen ID.4, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.
Recall campaigns
2
NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.
31
Data last refreshed (Eastern time)
November 6, 2026
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2025 ID.4 and 31 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is electrical system, with 17 reports.
Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.
Top Reported Problems
Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 8). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER7
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL7
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS5
- VISIBILITY/WIPER4
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS3
- SERVICE BRAKES3
- AIR BAGS2
2025 ID.4 Recall Records
Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY · 26V630000
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.
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 · 26V030000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 ID.4 vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat.
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.
2025 ID.4 Service Bulletins
A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.
Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.
| Number | Date | Component | Summary | NHTSA record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V9422012066639_7 | Oct 27, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Condensation | 11039326 |
| V9419012011521_22 | Oct 27, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses | 11039325 |
| V0019012040590_16 | Oct 27, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Water Migration under RAPGARD® during PDI | 11039305 |
| V9326082083495_1 | Oct 12, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Do Not replace the Electric Drive Power and Control Electronics -JX1- before performing the update outlined in this bulletin. | 11039324 |
| V0124052073909_4 | Oct 12, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Installation of the service parts listed in the table below requires an ID.S compound update. | 11039309 |
| V9326072083518_1 | Oct 7, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Additional Information for DC/DC Converter Replacement | 11039323 |
| V9326032083367_2 | Oct 7, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Installation of Battery Regulation Control Module -J840-, -SX7-, -SX8-. | 11039322 |
| V0126052082876_1 | Oct 5, 2026 | ENGINE | Another Bulletin, or Parts catalog notice leads to this bulletin to update programming to ID.S 3.8.14KD. | 11039311 |
| V0018092053065_8 | Oct 1, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting | 11039304 |
| V7226012081745_2 | Sep 24, 2026 | SEATS | Programming instruction. | 11038150 |
| V9326032083367_1 | Sep 23, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Steps to take if DTC P0AA500 (DA:008C) | 11038153 |
| TT 96 26 01 | Sep 17, 2026 | LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | Heat Sensative Trouble Shooting Explanation. | 11038145 |
| SM 39-2026 | Sep 9, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided. | 11038143 |
| V9326062082403_2 | Aug 31, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Battery charger control unit software update | 11036883 |
| V4619022015173_35 | Aug 27, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brake rotor resurfacing | 11036877 |
| VOS-26-50 | Aug 26, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 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 vari… | 11036887 |
| V9326062082403_1 | Aug 17, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Battery charger control unit software update | 11036882 |
| V9326052081829_2 | Aug 17, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Diagnosis of low insulation resistance in the High-Voltage (HV) wiring. | 11036881 |
| V2724012073810_7 | Aug 13, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Battery Checking Procedure before replacement | 11036872 |
| V4418012043620_10 | Aug 11, 2026 | STEERING | Warranty Alignment Worksheet | 11036875 |
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