2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 7%of 339 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the fuel system of the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4, 7% of the 339 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Recall has been active for life 6 months and VW has ZERO Idea when or what the fix is. This is a serious fault where the car can just stop operating. It is unacceptable for VW to ask me to roll the dice every day that I commute on the I-10 for 160 miles. This is a fatality accident waiting to happen!”
NHTSA complaint #11474213, filed 2022-07“I was attempting to trade in my Id.4 for a Tesla and found out that my car had a major safety recall from Tesla. The recall has been out since Feb and I was never notified from VW. I called the dealership and the manager said he never heard of the problem and offered no solution except there is nothing they can do. Now I have to drive myself and my family around in a car that could crash. There is no insight when a fix will happen.”
NHTSA complaint #11512900, filed 2023-03“My 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S has unexpectedly lost propulsion and come to a complete stop while being driven on at least three separate occasions. When this occurs, the vehicle jolts, stops moving, and cannot be placed into Drive or Reverse. I am only able to shift it into Neutral. After the first incident, I took the vehicle to a Volkswagen dealership the following morning. The dealership stated they could not reproduce the problem or identify any faults. The same failure occurred twice in one day this week. …”
NHTSA complaint #11750851, filed 2026-07“While driving the vehicle, error messages were displayed in the digital cluster indicating, among others, electrical system not working, Safely stop vehicle , I2V battery error , Issue with all-wheel drive system , Front/Travel Assist not working . In less than 10 seconds, the vehicle came to an unintended complete stop right as I was completing a left turn (to get the vehicle to the curb of the street) to park the car. A car was behind me and had to maneuver around me to proceed on its way. …”
NHTSA complaint #11491155, filed 2022-10“In April, 2023 I took my 2021 VW ID4 in for a recall service. At that time they discovered issues with the car’s high voltage battery. This has led to a continual vehicle warning that my electrical system is not functioning properly and needs service. I was also told that the estimated range of the car is undependable, making trips of any distance impossible. I have had two service repairs scheduled, both canceled. The dealer now tells me that whatever is necessary for the repair has been back ordered to December. …”
NHTSA complaint #11539927, filed 2023-08Fuel system: 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 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
18 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsAir bags
12 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 Oct 30, 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