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SteeringPart report

2022 Volkswagen ID.4 Steering Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
4%of 137 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4, 4% of the 137 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“Vehicle is dealer to address issues about steering rack failure and control system (speedometer screen and Intelligent touch screen system) blanking. Two weeks ago I nearly crashed into a car in front of me because the car became unresponsive.”

NHTSA complaint #11602040, filed 2024-07

“1. I still can't make sense of what exactly malfunctioned at my car accident on 9/26/2025 but I have reported to the Volkswagen Customer Service on 9/27/2025 and they couldn't give me a precise answer and told me they will have to research and call me back yesterday - 9/30/2025 but I haven't got a call as of this writing. It basically activated something that accelerated suddenly the car and it is like someone took control over the car causing me to crash with 2 cars in front of me. Yes, it is available for inspection. 2. …”

NHTSA complaint #11690745, filed 2025-10

“This July (2026) I found the power steering to fail on two separate hot days, a similar issue also occurred in July of 2025. Using an OBDII reader it appears that it may have been related to a torque sensor.”

NHTSA complaint #11756354, filed 2026-08

Related service bulletins

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202412%
2023133%
202254%
2021175%

Other parts of the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4

Electrical system
57 complaints
Other or unknown
31 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
26 complaints
Vehicle speed control
20 complaints
Body and structure
14 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
13 complaints
Brakes
12 complaints
Exterior lighting
10 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
9 complaints
Fuel system
7 complaints
Lane departure
6 complaints
Air bags
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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