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Buying a used 2021 Volkswagen ID.4? Check these 11 recalls first
The 2021 ID.4 has 11 recalls in this group. Battery wiring and software issues concern stalling or lost drive power, alongside recalls involving steering, passenger airbag installation, rear seat belts, displays, gear indication, doors, and headlight aim caps. Its 332 owner complaints are unverified reports, led by ELECTRICAL SYSTEM with 177. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE has 39 and SERVICE BRAKES has 37. The complaint record lists 27 crashes, 1 fire, and 22 injuries.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Request battery wiring, drive-power software, and display recall records.
- Verify steering, airbag, rear belt, and door recall completion.
- Ask about braking or collision-warning problems and related service visits.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Volkswagen dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| VW ID.4 Rear Seat Belts May Not Secure Child Seats | Seat Belts | high |
| Audi and VW rear belts may not secure child seats | Seat Belts | high |
| VW ID.4 Steering Gear May Have Faulty Bushing | Steering | high |
| Volkswagen ID.4 Battery Wiring May Cause Stall | Electrical System | high |
| Volkswagen ID.4 Passenger Airbag May Be Folded Wrong | AIR Bags | high |
| Volkswagen ID.4 Battery Software May Cut Drive Power | Electrical System | high |
| Volkswagen ID.4 Software Bug Affects Displays | Back Over Prevention | high |
| VW ID.4 Gear Position May Not Display | Power Train | high |
| Volkswagen ID.4 headlight aim caps installed wrong | Exterior Lighting | medium |
| Volkswagen ID.4 Doors May Open While Driving | Structure | medium |
| VW ID.4 Doors May Open Unexpectedly | Structure | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
332 complaints filed for this model year, including 27 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 22 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 177 | Yes |
| Driver Assistance | 39 | None found |
| Brakes | 37 | None found |
| Structure | 35 | Yes |
| Speed Control | 33 | None found |
| Fuel System | 24 | None found |