Volkswagen ID.4 High-Voltage Battery Fire Risk critical
Volkswagen says the high-voltage battery in certain ID.4 vehicles may fail. If the battery fails, it could lead to a vehicle fire.
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Volkswagen ID.4 recalls
26 recalls covering model years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
- 26 recalls
- 19 rated high or critical
- 4 do-not-drive / park-outside
- 1,022 owner complaints
- Sep 30, 2026 newest recall
Volkswagen ID.4 high-voltage battery may catch fire critical
Volkswagen is recalling certain ID.4 electric vehicles. Inside the high-voltage battery that powers the vehicle, parts of the battery cells may be lined up incorrectly, and that can lead to a battery fire. Dealers will replace the affected battery cell modules as needed at no cost. Volkswagen mailed letters to owners in March 2026, and the vehicle identification numbers covered by this recall became searchable on the NHTSA website in January 2026.
⚠ NHTSA advises: park outside and away from structures (fire risk).
Volkswagen ID.4 high-voltage battery may overheat critical
Volkswagen is recalling certain ID.4 electric vehicles. The large high-voltage battery that powers the vehicle may overheat. Volkswagen says an overheating battery raises the chance of a fire. Dealers will update the battery's software and, where it is needed, replace the high-voltage battery itself. Owners were sent notification letters, and the work is carried out by Volkswagen dealers at no charge to the owner.
Volkswagen Atlas May Have Incorrect Wheel Bolts Installed critical
Certain Volkswagen Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, and ID.4 vehicles may have been built with the wrong wheel bolts. These incorrect bolts can allow a wheel to come off the vehicle. Dealers will inspect the wheel bolts and replace them if needed. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired.
⚠ NHTSA advises: do not drive this vehicle until repaired.
Volkswagen ID.4 Battery Modules Can Catch Fire critical
Certain Volkswagen ID.4 vehicles have high voltage battery cell modules that may contain misaligned electrodes inside them. This kind of misalignment inside the battery modules can result in a battery fire.
⚠ NHTSA advises: park outside and away from structures (fire risk).
VW Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, ID.4 Loose Bolts high
Volkswagen is recalling certain Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport and ID.4 vehicles. Some bolts in the chassis, brake system and suspension, including bolts used on parts such as the cross member, engine mount, control arm, subframe, and rear brake carrier, may not have been tightened correctly during the manufacturing process.
Audi Q4 E-Tron, VW ID.4 Can Lose Drive Power high
In certain Audi Q4 e-tron, Q4 e-tron Sportback, and Volkswagen ID.4 vehicles, the onboard charger that keeps the 12-volt battery charged can fail and stop charging that battery. When the 12-volt battery isn't being charged, the vehicle can lose the power that drives it, meaning the car could suddenly stop moving forward while you are out on the road.
VW ID.4 Gear Position May Not Display high
On certain ID.4, Audi Q4 e-Tron, and Q4 e-Tron Sportback vehicles, the instrument panel may not properly show which gear the transmission is in.
VW ID.4 Rearview Camera Image May Not Appear medium
On some Volkswagen ID.4 vehicles, the rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is put into reverse or when the park function is turned on manually. The picture meant to show what's behind the vehicle can stay blank instead.
VW ID.4 Doors May Open Unexpectedly medium
On these Volkswagen ID.4 vehicles, water may get into the circuit board inside the door handles. This can cause a door to open unexpectedly.
VW ID.4 Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy high
Volkswagen is recalling certain ID4 vehicles because the fasteners holding the passenger frontal air bag inflator in place may be loose. If the inflator is not properly secured, the air bag may not deploy as intended in a crash. When an air bag does not deploy properly, it increases the risk of injury to the front seat passenger during a collision.
Volkswagen ID.4 Software Bug Affects Displays high
A software issue in some Volkswagen ID.4 vehicles can cause the center screen and instrument panel display to fail to turn on, or to reset unexpectedly. This can cause the speedometer or rearview camera image to disappear, which increases the risk of a crash.
Volkswagen ID.4 Sunroof Shade Fails Fire Safety Standard critical
Certain Volkswagen ID.4 vehicles have an interior sunshade over the panoramic glass roof that is made of fabric that isn't as fire-resistant as federal safety rules require. Because of this, the vehicle doesn't meet the flammability standard for interior materials. If a fire were to start inside the vehicle, this fabric could help the fire spread further instead of resisting it the way it's supposed to.
Volkswagen ID.4 Software Bug Delays Rearview Camera medium
Some vehicles received a replacement infotainment control unit during an earlier repair that has the wrong software installed. That software problem can cause the rearview camera image to be delayed or to not show up at all when you shift into reverse.
Volkswagen ID.4 Doors May Open While Driving medium
Some door handles may have let water reach the circuit board inside them. If this happens, the affected door can open on its own while the vehicle is moving and experiencing strong sideways force at low speeds. A door opening unexpectedly while driving increases the chance that someone in the vehicle could be injured.
Volkswagen ID.4 Battery Software May Cut Drive Power high
In some Volkswagen ID.4 vehicles, a software issue can cause the high-voltage battery management control module to restart on its own, or cause the pulse inverter to shut off.
Volkswagen ID.4 Battery Cable Wear May Cause Short critical
Volkswagen is recalling certain ID4 rear-wheel drive vehicles because the 12-volt battery charging cable may contact the steering column shaft, causing the cable's insulation to wear and possibly resulting in a short circuit.
⚠ NHTSA advises: park outside and away from structures (fire risk).
Volkswagen ID.4 Coolant Leak Into High-Voltage System high
Volkswagen is recalling certain ID4 vehicles because a sealing ring on the electric motor was not assembled correctly. This can allow coolant to leak into the vehicle's high-voltage electrical system, which may interfere with onboard communication and the power supply. That interference can affect safety-critical systems and warning lights in the vehicle.
Volkswagen Golf R and ID.4 rearview camera may go blank medium
Volkswagen is recalling certain Golf R and ID.4 vehicles, along with some Audi and Golf GTI models. The rearview camera image may be blank or may not respond when the vehicle is shifted into reverse or when the park function is turned on by hand. Because of this, these vehicles do not meet the federal rules for rear visibility. A dealer will replace the rearview camera at no cost to the owner. Volkswagen and Audi each have a customer service line for questions.
Volkswagen ID.4 Passenger Airbag May Be Folded Wrong high
Volkswagen is recalling certain ID.4 vehicles because the passenger air bag may have been incorrectly folded. Because of this, these vehicles do not meet federal safety standards that cover occupant protection in a crash. An air bag that is folded incorrectly may not protect the passenger the way it is supposed to during a crash, and this increases the risk of injury to that person.
Volkswagen ID.4 Recalled for Rearview Camera Delay medium
The rearview camera image on some vehicles may be delayed or may not turn on at all.
Volkswagen ID.4 Battery Wiring May Cause Stall high
Inside the vehicle's high-voltage battery, a flexible circuit was soldered incorrectly. This can lead to an unreliable connection within the battery, which could cause the vehicle to stall while being driven.
VW ID.4 Steering Gear May Have Faulty Bushing high
One 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 has a steering gear that may have been built with an incorrectly assembled or missing drive bushing, a part inside the steering gear. A problem with this bushing can affect how the steering gear performs. A dealer will replace the entire steering gear to correct the problem.
Audi and VW rear belts may not secure child seats high
Volkswagen and Audi are recalling certain 2021 and 2022 cars and SUVs because of a problem with the rear seat belts. The part of the belt that locks it in place for a child seat may switch off too early, so the child seat may not be held securely. Because of this, the vehicles do not meet the federal rule on protecting people in a crash. Dealers will check the middle rear seat belts and replace them if needed.
VW ID.4 Rear Seat Belts May Not Secure Child Seats high
Certain 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 vehicles may have incorrect rear outboard seat belt assemblies installed, missing the automatic locking retractor function they are supposed to have. Without this function, a child restraint system installed in the rear seat may not be secured properly by the seat belt. Dealers will inspect the rear outboard seat belt assemblies and replace them as necessary.
Volkswagen ID.4 headlight aim caps installed wrong medium
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2021 ID.4 vehicles because caps meant for the vertical headlight aim were installed on the horizontal aim instead. This allowed the horizontal angle of the headlight beam to be adjusted, when it should have stayed fixed in place. As a result, these vehicles do not meet federal safety requirements covering headlights and other lighting and reflective equipment.
Volkswagen problem guides that cover the ID.4
- Volkswagen Electrical Recalls Involve Battery Fires and Drive Power Loss · 18 recalls
- Volkswagen Air Bag Recalls: Deployment Failures and Inflator Risks · 16 recalls
- Volkswagen Rearview Camera Recalls Cover Blank, Delayed, and Distorted Images · 12 recalls
- Volkswagen Steering Recalls Involving Knuckles, Mounting Bolts and Control · 6 recalls
- Volkswagen Exterior Lighting Recalls Address Dim Lights and Headlight Aim · 5 recalls
- Volkswagen Seat Belt Recalls Affect Buckles, Anchors and Child Restraints · 5 recalls
- Volkswagen Structure Recalls Cover ID.4 Doors and Tiguan Body Parts · 5 recalls
- Volkswagen Wheel Recalls Involving Bearings, Loose Bolts, and Detachment · 4 recalls
ID.4 model years compared
Recalls and NHTSA owner complaints for each model year, side by side. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and better-selling or older years naturally collect more — read this as a record, not a ranking.
| Model year | Recalls | High / critical | Do-not-drive / park-outside | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 332 | 27 | 1 | 22 |
| 2022 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 135 | 15 | 1 | 10 |
| 2023 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 469 | 56 | 9 | 33 |
| 2024 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 54 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 31 | 10 | 3 | 5 |
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Volkswagen ID.4 recall questions
How many recalls does the Volkswagen ID.4 have?
NHTSA lists 26 safety recalls covering the 2021–2026 Volkswagen ID.4. 19 of them are rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "Volkswagen ID.4 High-Voltage Battery Fire Risk" (NHTSA campaign 26V630000), reported Sep 30, 2026.
Which Volkswagen ID.4 model year has the most recalls?
The 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 has the most, with 14 recalls. The 2025 model year has the fewest of the years we cover, with 2. Newer model years have had less time to collect recalls, so a low count on a recent year is not a guarantee.
Is there a do-not-drive or park-outside recall on the Volkswagen ID.4?
Yes. 4 Volkswagen ID.4 recalls carry a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA: Volkswagen ID.4 high-voltage battery may catch fire (26V028000); Volkswagen Atlas May Have Incorrect Wheel Bolts Installed (25V835000); Volkswagen ID.4 Battery Modules Can Catch Fire (25V836000); Volkswagen ID.4 Battery Cable Wear May Cause Short (22V956000). These apply only to the affected vehicles, so check your VIN.
How do I check whether my Volkswagen ID.4 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised Volkswagen dealer, including for second owners.
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Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: