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2025 Volkswagen ID.4
Solid pick. The public record on this car is clean for its age — inspect it, then negotiate with confidence.
23 owner complaints · 1 recalls · data verified July 10, 2026 · source: NHTSA
Why buy?
9 complaints involve a crash, fire, injury or injury — read them before deciding.
Electrical system problems dominate (52% of complaints).
The math, shown
Full methodology →The road ahead
What breaks on a 2025 Volkswagen ID.4, plotted where owners report it happening.
Also reported (mileage varies): Electrical system (12) · Backup camera & sensors (7) · Driver assistance (5) · Speed control (5)
Mileage medians come from owners who mentioned an odometer reading in their NHTSA complaint — a rough guide, not a schedule.
Electrical system
52%12 complaints · 12 in the last 2 years
“For the second time, the car began burning and smoking from the windshield, melting parts of the car near the windshield wipers and the glass itself, and filling the c…”
Backup camera & sensors
30%7 complaints · 7 in the last 2 years
“On 6/20/25, while pulling into a parking space at very slow speed, the car suddenly, without my control, violently accellerated. This could have resulted in pesonal in…”
Driver assistance
22%5 complaints · 5 in the last 2 years
“On 6/20/25, while pulling into a parking space at very slow speed, the car suddenly, without my control, violently accellerated. This could have resulted in pesonal in…”
Speed control
22%5 complaints · 5 in the last 2 years
“On 6/20/25, while pulling into a parking space at very slow speed, the car suddenly, without my control, violently accellerated. This could have resulted in pesonal in…”
Recalls (1)
Safety recall repairs are free at the brand’s franchised dealers. Before buying, run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and make the seller show the work was done.
Electrical System · 26V030000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 ID.4 vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat.
Risk: A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
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