Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 has 24 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 1 powertrain-related recall.
24
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
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POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2023 ID.4, 2022-2023 Audi Q4 e-Tron, and Q4 e-Tron Sportback vehicles. The in...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | This vehicle is a total safety hazard due to two distinct failures: 1. Unresolved Door Defect (14+... |
| Jan 1, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Problem Description The core issue stems from a production fault in the battery cells that can cause... |
| Nov 12, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The mobile app will not connect, preventing charging monitoring or battery pre-conditioning in cold ... |
| Sep 24, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I am writing to bring to your attention an issue we recently encountered with our 2023 VW ID.4. We ... |
| Apr 30, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The ABS violently stops at random times in parking lots or reversing from my garage going FWD or bac... |
| Feb 26, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | As I described via various work orders to VW Centennial service since 05-15-2024 (5 service orders a... |
| Dec 10, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Two problems. 1) the infotainment module cuts in and out. 2) Most important, the vehicle lunged ahe... |
| Sep 15, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I am reporting a potential safety-related defect involving the high-voltage battery system and assoc... |
| Jul 26, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My car popped up a messaging stating “Electrical system not working correctly. Please service vehicl... |
| Jul 7, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | On [XXX], our 2023 VW ID.4 Pro S which kept breaking down during our Vegas trip. It’s still under ma... |
| Jun 28, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | So our door handles have not been working to the point where my kids are stuck in the car and they c... |
| Jun 27, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | My 2023 ID.4 is riddled with electrical problems. MY ID.4 keeps stalling and is going tomorrow for ... |
| May 22, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | After coming to a stop or slowing the vehicle down to under 5 mph, the vehicle occasionally does not... |
| May 9, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | While backing out of my driveway onto our residential street the car died without warning and all in... |
| Apr 21, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I was halfway into a parking stall. There was a cement sign post at the end of the stall and a truc... |
| Dec 30, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2023 Volkswagen ID.4. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Number... |
| Oct 14, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2023 Volkswagen ID.4. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds... |
| Jun 3, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | When maneuvering off our steep driveway and performing a right turn onto the road, it's necessary to... |
| Mar 12, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The car shut down while driving. Many system warnings appeared sequentially stating that they were n... |
| Feb 14, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Upon entering the vehicle it is displayed that there is a 12V error and that the electrical system i... |