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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 2025-05

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202526%
202372%
202254%
2021124%

Other parts of the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4

Electrical system
181 complaints
Other or unknown
59 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
40 complaints
Brakes
37 complaints
Body and structure
36 complaints
Vehicle speed control
36 complaints
Fuel system
24 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
23 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
18 complaints
Engine
17 complaints
Steering
17 complaints
Lane 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