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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.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist — a shareable PDF

23 owner complaints · 1 recalls · data verified July 10, 2026 · source: NHTSA

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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

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Complaint volume (40%)78
Severity (30%)37
Recall load (20%)100
Trend (10%)60

The road ahead

What breaks on a 2025 Volkswagen ID.4, plotted where owners report it happening.

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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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What owners say

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The fine print: this verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 as a model, not for any individual car. A well-maintained example of an “Avoid” can outlast a neglected “Buy”. Informational only — always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.