2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 5%of 466 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,994miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the visibility of the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4, 5% of the 466 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,994 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The windshield of the vehicle is heated. The film that is used causes distortion in the primary field of view. This causes headaches and blurry vision during long drives. I have taken it to the dealership and they informed me that all the ID.4 vehicles that have the heated windshield have the same issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11550840, filed 2023-10“My ID4 windshield chips very easily and in fact i have had it for less then 1 year and small rocks on freeway damaged windshield and had to replace it out of my pocket. Even after getting new windshield it’s chipping again. The glass is hazardous as i am afraid it will break easily when compared with other cars. Cars speedometer turn off due to VW software glitch while driving so in the middle of freeway drivers would have no idea on speed and can cause accidents.”
NHTSA complaint #11583865, filed 2024-04“My windshield incurred a crack on 8/15/23 that continues to spread. To this day, 10/29/23, I cannot locate a replacement windshield and the dealers can only communicate that there is a nationwide backorder with no timetable as to when the replacement will be available. It is inconceivable that a car manufacturer can sell a model without a stock of basic replacement parts, especially something as simple as a windshield. I am dreading heading into the winter months with a cracks windshield.”
NHTSA complaint #11552458, filed 2023-10“Here is a summary of the problems I have encountered: 1.At just 2000 miles, the windshield of my 2023 ID 4 developed a crack without any apparent reason or external impact. 2.My insurance has agreed to replace the windshield; however, there are currently no spare windshields available, and no one can provide a timeline for when they will become available. 3.Due to the unavailability of replacement windshields, I have been left with a cracked and damaged windshield, which cannot be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #11552505, filed 2023-10“I was driving down the interstate and the entirety of the electronic screens froze up. The data presented on the screens was frozen and all the touch buttons froze. With no access to any controls, in a downpour, I was unable to adjust the climate control, turn on the defrosters or have any idea how fast I was going. I proceeded to stop on the interstate, thinking I could shut the car off and restart it to reset the controls, but that did nothing except get me soaked and risk my life being stopped on the side of the highway. …”
NHTSA complaint #11536448, filed 2023-08Related service bulletins
- 10252464Mar 27, 2024Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states…
- 10252035Mar 18, 2024Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states…
- 10250295Feb 13, 2024Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states…
- 10250293Feb 7, 2024Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states…
- 10249414Jan 18, 2024A/C Compressor leak diagnosis
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4
232 complaintsOther or unknown
120 complaintsForward collision avoidance
76 complaintsBody and structure
61 complaintsVehicle speed control
57 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
48 complaintsBrakes
39 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
32 complaintsEngine
26 complaintsFuel system
23 complaintsEquipment
21 complaintsLane departure
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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