2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 338 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4, 1% of the 338 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,000 miles.
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.
“The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. The contact stated that while starting or turning off the vehicle, antifreeze would leak onto the ground. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was a hole in the radiator caused by wear and tear, and that the vehicle was not covered under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 27,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11519473, filed 2023-04, 27,000 miles“The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The warning message High Voltage - Electrical Hazard - Don't Drive - Park Vehicle were illuminated. The contact turned the vehicle off and, on several times, until the warning message disappeared. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. No issues were found with the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the failure was associated to an air pocket in the cooling system. …”
NHTSA complaint #11458732, filed 2022-03, 4,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10252096Mar 22, 2024This communication is a notice for software changes with the ODIS program to correct the ECM Coding/Software configuration test plan that is failing.
- 10251637Mar 12, 2024During vehicle inspection, maintenance, or repair, one or more diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) are found to be logged in various control units (static or sporadic).
- 10249687Jan 30, 2024This software update provides minor bug fixes and enhances the performance of the electronic control module that manages the over-the-air installation process. This update is a…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4
180 complaintsOther or unknown
59 complaintsForward collision avoidance
40 complaintsBrakes
37 complaintsBody and structure
36 complaintsVehicle speed control
35 complaintsFuel system
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
18 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsAir bags
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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