2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 3%of 338 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the equipment of the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4, 3% of the 338 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,500 miles. 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.
“The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the instrument panel briefly failed to display pertinent vehicle information. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the system was failing to boot and required a systems update. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11603437, filed 2024-07, 2,700 miles“The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V344000 (Back Over Prevention, Equipment, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the center display failed to turn on. The contact stated while reversing at 5MPH, the rearview camera failed to engage, causing the rear vehicle panel to strike a tree and to become bent. There was no injury sustained. …”
NHTSA complaint #11615274, filed 2024-09, 35,000 miles“The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument panel went dark for one minute displayed different colors, and then independently changed. The vehicle was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V344000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION, EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) but the repair failed to fix the vehicle. The contact stated that the back-over prevention camera had been seized five times. The contact had paid for the recall repair and the dealer had promised a reimbursement by the manufacturer. …”
NHTSA complaint #11633390, filed 2024-12, 171,656 miles“The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V344000 (Back Over Prevention, Equipment, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing a loss of speedometer information, a loss of rearview camera image, and a loss of several communication functions within the vehicle. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11618104, filed 2024-10, 48,000 miles“The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V651000 (STRUCTURE) and 24V344000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION, EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #11635598, filed 2025-01Related recalls
- 24V344000May 15, 2024Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 ID.4 vehicles. Due to a software issue, affected vehicles may experience center displays…Covers: Volkswagen ID.4 2021–2023
Related service bulletins
- 10251671Mar 11, 2024Infotainment message repeatedly appears. By confirming message several user setting are reset. Message something reoccurs.
- 10251527Mar 5, 2024This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- 10250542Feb 21, 2024Erroneous Infotainment message repeating. Update Infotainment programming.
- 10247536Dec 18, 2023To ensure that the customer is familiar with the various Driver Assist systems and the system limitations via the owners manual and videos available at knowyourvw.com.
- 10243958Oct 10, 2023Explain the reason for not removing the dielectric adhesive tape from the high voltage battery connector.
- 10242893Sep 21, 2023This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed only order the successor parts going forward.
- 10242890Sep 11, 2023This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- 10242894Sep 5, 2023Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting
- 10242892Sep 5, 2023This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- 10241198Aug 3, 2023Helpline & Parts Dept. contact information.
Equipment: other model years
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 27, 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