2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 4%of 339 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the air bags of the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4, 4% of the 339 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving at 35 mph when the front doors began unlocking and locking rapidly three times, then both front doors fell open ajar, at the same time the screen went grey with a triangle ! icon as an audile alarm went off then the drivers side curtain airbag deployed forcing the steering wheel to the right causing the vehicle to collide head on into an electric utility pole. I tried to brake but was pushed by airbag from brake pedal. …”
NHTSA complaint #11657160, filed 2025-04“I get an airbag warning, after going to VW to get it looked at they said it was error with the POD’s system. The error is same as VW Safety Recall Code: 69FB. I think my model car should fall into this recall as well.”
NHTSA complaint #11668713, filed 2025-06“On multiple occasions this vehicle has failed to operate, a red hazard light goes on along with many other failure light indicators. I've been stranded where the car does nothing and also experienced the car dying while driving. When the vehicle comes to the airbag indicators come on warning that the airbags are not functioning. I have had to drive the vehicle this way. It's not the first time this car has had some type of electrical problems. It previously had an above lighting issue that had to be repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11614757, filed 2024-09“When placing a laptop, a heavy bag, or any heavy item on the front passenger seat, the seat belt warning light with a ding. So, I have to connect the seat belt to make it stop. Though I do appreciate it working with a person sitting in that seat, it's just sort of annoying especially if you're moving items around. My small 10 pound dog does not activate the sensors. Most of the vehicles that I have had in the past automatically turn the airbags and seatbelt warning light off if it detects a nonhuman or or an inanimate object or there's a switch to turn off the passenger side.”
NHTSA complaint #11459130, filed 2022-03“Error: Airbag periodically comes on, goes off at random times. Seems to be an issue with the Passenger Occupancy Detection System Module. Nothing spilled to make this module not work properly. With this error on, it turns off the airbag for the passenger. This has been confirmed by the dealer. This error appeared without warning or incident at ~45K miles on the car.”
NHTSA complaint #11659139, filed 2025-05Related recalls
- 22V858000Nov 2, 2022Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 ID4 vehicles. The passenger air bag may be incorrectly folded. As such, these…Covers: Volkswagen ID.4 2021
Related service bulletins
- 11034621Jun 11, 2026Inquiries
- 11030826Mar 2, 2026The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent warning regarding counterfeit replacement airbag inflators that are being installed in used…
- 11014954Feb 5, 2025This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: This is for: The ID.4 Basic Settings test…
- 11001501May 22, 2024This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4
181 complaintsOther or unknown
59 complaintsForward collision avoidance
40 complaintsBrakes
37 complaintsBody and structure
36 complaintsVehicle speed control
36 complaintsFuel system
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
18 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsLane departure
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology