2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 36about this part
- Share
- 11%of 338 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 36 complaints about the body and structure of the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4, 11% of the 338 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My driver side door electronics are all messed up. The electric door handle does not work from the outside. While driving however I can hear the door latch clicking like it is trying to open. I have told VW about this problem several times, but they won’t fix it.”
NHTSA complaint #11640899, filed 2025-02“My 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 is subject to open NHTSA Safety Recall 24V-651 (Volkswagen recall 57J9) for the exterior door handles. The recall states that water can enter the door handle electronics and cause a door to open unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion, which increases the risk of injury to occupants and others. On 10/16/2026 I took the vehicle to a Volkswagen dealer in Tracy, California, specifically to have this recall performed at no cost. …”
NHTSA complaint #11771852, filed 2026-10“On 5/10/2023 I got into the vehicle, started, put it in Drive, and noticed the FRONT PASSENGER DOOR was showing ajar in the instrument cluster. I grabbed the door and confirmed it had become unlatched and had to close it again. On 5/16/2023 I again was in the vehicle, in drive, but not moving when the FRONT PASSENGER DOOR opened on its own with no occupant. I reached over and closed the door, but the door locks became inoperative for several minutes.”
NHTSA complaint #11526394, filed 2023-06“My 2021 ID.4 has experienced two separate incidents of sudden, unintended forward acceleration while parking. In both cases, I was maneuvering at very low speeds (less than 5 mph) and transitioning from a stopped position, or from reverse into drive, with the intention to move forward only a few inches. But instead of creeping forward as normal, the vehicle suddenly jerked forward approximately one foot. In the first of two incidents (approx. October 2025), it crashed into the car in front of me. In a second incident (3/14/2026), it crashed into an EV charging station. …”
NHTSA complaint #11734050, filed 2026-04“I was pulling into a parking space and slowly moving forward to get to the front of the space. The car spurted forward about 2 feet with force and crashed into a cement based light standard. There was significant damage to the front end. No injuries. Airbag did not inflate. Vehicle is currently at body shop but no one has looked at the 'black box'. Geico rep and adjuster at the body shop have looked at the car. Safety was at risk due to crashing in to a solid object. Fortunately I was going slow when it accelerated and did not have enough time or space to cause injuries”
NHTSA complaint #11657616, filed 2025-04Related recalls
- 24V651000Sep 4, 2024Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 ID.4 vehicles. The door handles may allow water to enter the circuit board…Covers: Volkswagen ID.4 2021–2024
- 23V312000May 3, 2023Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2022 ID.4 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with door…Covers: Volkswagen ID.4 2021–2022
Related service bulletins
- 11033525May 8, 2026This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- 11023829Sep 4, 2025A campaign kit part number was created in Parts on Command (POC) for ordering.
- 11022721Aug 21, 2025Rotary latch operation.
- 11020317Jun 12, 2025This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward.
- 11020316Jun 11, 2025This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward.
- 11016576Mar 6, 2025This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward.
- 11014947Feb 5, 2025Water migration under the RAPGARD® protection when vehicle arrives at dealership.
- 11008840Sep 20, 2024ID.4 Stop Sale Update and Dealer Support Measures
- 11008846Sep 12, 2024Wind & Water Leak Checking
- 11008841Sep 6, 2024The affected vehicles may have been built with door handles that do not meet the factory specifications for protection against water ingress. Water ingress into the printed…
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4
180 complaintsOther or unknown
59 complaintsForward collision avoidance
40 complaintsBrakes
37 complaintsVehicle speed control
35 complaintsFuel system
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
18 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsEngine
16 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 28, 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