The Verdict
Worst problem area
Electrical
Electrical leads by volume: 17 of 31 complaints (55%) mention it.
Complaints filed fell from 53 in 2024 to 31 in 2025.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 31
- Recall campaigns
- 2
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $650–$750
- Combined MPG
- 102–113
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | vs. 2025 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 700–750 | 650–750 | 650–750 | 650–750 | |
| Combined MPGe | 99–107 | 102–113 | 102–113 | 102–113 | |
| City / Highway MPGe | 104–115 / 93–99 | 108–122 / 96–104 | 108–122 / 96–104 | 108–122 / 96–104 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Complaints filed | 469 | 53 | 31 | 1 | |
| Recalls issued | 15 | 9 | 2 | 2 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 56 | 4 | 10 | 0 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 9 | 1 | 3 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 33 | 1 | 5 | 0 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 have?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2025 Volkswagen ID.4?
Electrical: 17 of 31 NHTSA complaints (55%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 get?
EPA rates it 102–113 MPGe combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2025 Volkswagen ID.4?
EPA estimates $650–$750 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (6)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (A1) | — | — | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 108 MPGe (low) | 96 MPGe (low) | 102 MPGe (low) | $750 (high) | 0 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (A1) | — | — | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 108 MPGe (low) | 96 MPGe (low) | 102 MPGe (low) | $750 (high) | 0 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (A1) | — | — | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 115 MPGe | 98 MPGe | 107 MPGe | $700 | 0 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (A1) | — | — | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 122 MPGe (high) | 104 MPGe (high) | 113 MPGe (high) | $650 (low) | 0 g/mi |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic (A1) | — | — | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 122 MPGe (high) | 104 MPGe (high) | 113 MPGe (high) | $650 (low) | 0 g/mi |
| Configuration 6 | Automatic (A1) | — | — | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 115 MPGe | 98 MPGe | 107 MPGe | $700 | 0 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 17 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Brakes | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 14 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 4 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Other | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (2)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- Defect
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2026 ID.4 vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail and lead to a vehicle fire.
- Consequence
- A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. The remedy is currently under development. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed November 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93EX. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 6, 2026.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- Defect
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 ID.4 vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat.
- Consequence
- A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the high-voltage battery software, and replace the high-voltage battery, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 18, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93EA. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 23, 2026.