2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 39about this part
- Share
- 8%of 465 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,000miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 39 complaints about the brakes of the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4, 8% of the 465 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,000 miles. 18 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“As you pull to a complete stop, in the final speed between 2mph and 0mph, the brake will pull away from my foot and go straight towards the floor. The car will lurch forward and then come to a complete stop. This happens 2-4 times per month and the dealership can’t find any service codes. My wife won’t drive the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11566507, filed 2024-01“When I was backing from a parking space, another car drove behind mine and the car's maneuvering braking kicked in and decelerated the vehicle. When I stepped on the brake, the car then accelerated backwards and caused me to collide with the crossing vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11736787, filed 2026-05“I was parked in front of my townhouse I have a witness who saw me at a stop. Next thing I know car accelerates and hits my townhouse. I did not accelerate I was not speeding and I have a witness who saw me stopped”
NHTSA complaint #11746297, filed 2026-06“I was easing into a parking spot and braking when the car suddenly and uncontrollablly accelerated, leveling a light pole in front of me and finally coming to a stop on top of the light pole base”
NHTSA complaint #11643685, filed 2025-02“I was backing out of an outdoor shopping center slot located at the end by the curb. I had to attempt this three times due to traffic and another car that was also trying to back out. On my third attempt, I hit the curb with my passenger rear wheel. When I changed gear to move forward, the ID4 jerked violently three times. At this point my hands were on the wheel and my feet were not on either the accelerator or the brake. Immediately after the third jerk the engine revved up and car took off. …”
NHTSA complaint #11620239, filed 2024-10Related service bulletins
- 11036877Aug 27, 2026Brake rotor resurfacing
- 11026177Nov 6, 2025Warranty Instruction and guidance
- 11026176Nov 4, 2025Identify and resurfacing brake rotors.
- 11026174Nov 3, 2025Alignment sheet submission.
- 11018936May 1, 2025Steps to perform when a customer states and unwarranted Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB).
- 11017580Apr 22, 2025Warranty brake rotor machining is allowed between 6 and 12 months or 6,000 and 12,000 miles
- 11016584Mar 12, 2025Brake Repair or Replacement Information
- 11008862Sep 5, 2024rattling or knocking noise over bumps or rough roads.
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4
232 complaintsOther or unknown
119 complaintsForward collision avoidance
76 complaintsBody and structure
61 complaintsVehicle speed control
57 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
48 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
32 complaintsEngine
26 complaintsFuel system
23 complaintsEquipment
21 complaintsLane departure
21 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 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.
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