2022 Volkswagen Id.4 problems
The Volkswagen ID.4 and Volkswagen ID.5 are battery electric compact crossover SUVs produced by Volkswagen. Based on the MEB platform, the ID.4 is the second model of the Volkswagen ID. series. The production version of the ID.4 debuted in September 2020 as the first fully-electric crossover SUV under the Volkswagen brand, while the coupe-shaped variant of the ID.4 (akin to the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron) is marketed as the Volkswagen ID.5 and was revealed in November 2021.
The ID.4 is positioned by Volkswagen as a high-volume, mass-market electric vehicle — a car for "the millions, not the millionaires," as the company claimed in its advertising. It was delivered to European customers from late 2020, and the first quarter of 2021 for the North American market.
The ID.4 was elected World Car of the Year 2021 over runner-ups Honda e and Toyota Yaris.
The vehicle was updated for the 2024 model year; this includes a new, more powerful electric motor.
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Common 2022 Volkswagen Id.4 problems
The Volkswagen ID.4, a popular electric vehicle (EV) introduced in 2022, has been praised for its sleek design and modern gadgetry. However, like any other vehicle, it is not without its share of issues. Here are some of the most common problems reported by owners of the Volkswagen ID.4:
- Software System: The software system in the ID.4 has been criticized for its basic graphics, clunky user experience, and slow response times. Some owners have reported inconsistent greetings when entering the vehicle and slow and irritating voice controls.
- Hardware Issues: Some ID.4 owners have reported issues with the plastic button on the driver's side floormat and the tab for the rear-seat HVAC vent breaking. These issues were not addressed during service appointments.
- Braking Behavior: While some ID.4 owners have reported no issues with the braking behavior, others have reported seconds- to minutes-long delays in getting CarPlay fired up and strange braking behavior.
In summary, the Volkswagen ID.4, while a sleek and modern EV, has some common problems that owners have reported. These issues include engine stalling, infotainment system glitches, software system problems, hardware issues, and braking behavior. While some of these issues have been addressed through software updates and recalls, others may require more extensive repairs. It is essential for potential ID.4 owners to be aware of these issues and consider them when making a purchasing decision.
How many miles does the Volkswagen ID 4 last?
275 miles
The entry-level Volkswagen ID. 4 comes with a 62-kWH battery that enables your vehicle to travel up to 209 miles on a full charge. By contrast, the trim level above it can go an EPA-estimated 275 miles,1 with its 82-kWh battery, and yet, both of these vehicles have RWD. The first AWD trim level — the ID.
How often should an id4 be serviced?
Your ID. 4 requires its first maintenance visit at 10,000 miles and every 10,000 miles thereafter. Let's take a look at the services performed at each appointment.
Does 2024 ID 4 qualify for federal tax credit?
However, Volkswagen has revealed that the 2023 Volkswagen ID. 4 (equipped with SK On battery components) placed in service in 2024 will again be eligible for the complete $7,500 Federal Tax Credit for qualifying purchasers.
How many miles per gallon does the id4 get?
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| 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 | |
|---|---|
| EPA Fuel Economy 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 kWh Show electric charging stations near me | 107 MPGe 115 99 combined city/highway city highway |
| 31 kWh/100 mi | |
| 209 miles Total Range | |
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What are the drawbacks of the Volkswagen ID 4?
The ID. 4's touchscreen interface can be a bit tricky to figure out, and its controls are not particularly intuitive. Even though the ID. 4 added a larger 12.3-inch standard screen for 2023, that didn't fix the problems with the menu structure and layout of the system.
How long does the id4 battery last?
The entry-level Volkswagen ID. 4 comes with a 62-kWH battery that enables your vehicle to travel up to 209 miles on a full charge. By contrast, the trim level above it can go an EPA-estimated 275 miles,1 with its 82-kWh battery, and yet, both of these vehicles have RWD. The first AWD trim level — the ID.
What is the battery problem with the VW EV?
The battery memory effect is a problem that affects nickel-cadmium batteries. If they are only partially discharged before being recharged too often, their overall capacity is reduced. The battery “remembers” how much energy it is fed and then only charges to this lower level instead of its actual capacity.
How many km can a Volkswagen ID 4 last?
Real Range Estimation between 310 - 640 km
| City - Mild Weather * | 640 km |
|---|---|
| Highway - Mild Weather * | 400 km |
| Combined - Mild Weather * | 500 km |
2022 Volkswagen Id.4 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Volkswagen Id.4 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Electrical system problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Forward collision avoidance problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
- Exterior lighting problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2022 Volkswagen Id.4 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2022 Volkswagen Id.4
The NHTSA has received 90 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2022 Volkswagen Id.4. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2022 Volkswagen Id.4 vehicles.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-10
- VIN: WVGJNPE25NP
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: My cars screen which is digital and radio screen went blank , I couldn't see anything such as speedometer and could not control my climate air conditioning to clear the windshield. I was able to pull over to the side of the road and turned off my car then when I turned the car back on,,, the screen restarted like a computer and I was able to drive safely.. it happened two times on July and August 2024. My car is brand new when I got it and has approximately 22K mile when it happened, it 25K mile now. I took it to the Volkswagen dealership it they did not take my car to diagnose because they said that their is recall already regarding the issue and their is no fix available at that time ...
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-14
- VIN: WVGGNPE28NP
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: In the VW ID.4, one can retract the rear-view mirrors, making the car a bit narrower, for example for parking. Multiple times, I have started the car and been unable to extend the rear-view mirrors. Not only can I not use the rear-view mirrors, but also, I am distracted trying to figure out how to make them extend. For example, I turn the switch multiple times and failing that, I LOOK at the switch (instead of the road) to verify that I am moving the correct item. This problem has been temporarily mitigated by pulling over, turning off the car, and re-starting it.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-20
- VIN: WVGTMPE20NP
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I’ve had a recall on this car for over 4 months and the dealership/brand hasn’t been able to fix the car yet. I recently got another recall that looks it won’t be fixed because, as the first one, the repairs are not yet available. The dashboard and the screen every now and then will go off and reset as if I was turning the car on. It has happened when the car is moving. My car is loosing value due to this recalls because it’s reported and I don’t feel safe driving and thinking that the car might suddenly go off in the middle of the road
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-23
- VIN: WVGRMPE21NP
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: The dashboard and user interface for the vehicle resets, crashes, reboots, crashes and reboots while driving constantly. The dash and entire console is affected. We have had it serviced at least three times for this issue and it has not been remedied even though VW has done full module replacements. The doors also unlock and lock and unlock and lock repeatedly. We no longer feel safe driving the vehicle because the center console will not remain on for more than a few minutes before starting a crash-reboot cycle.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-01
- VIN: WVGJNPE26NP
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: For the past couple of months, noticing an issue where the main Display in center and also Dashboard above the steering wheel goes pitch black with nothing being displayed while driving. A few times, I was driving on the highway and all screens were black, I could not see what speed I was going at. #2: CarPlay is constantly rebooting every 2 seconds, disconnecting and connecting but e not continuously connected #3 CarPlay automatically connects when I am not in the car but in the living room. None of this observations happened in the first 2 years of my ownership but happening now, I have taken an appt with VW dealer but issue is intermittent, it just goes away without me doing anything.
STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-11
- VIN: WVGTMPE20NP
- Components: STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: I am writing to report two concerning safety issues with my vehicle: Repeated Door Clicking During Car Wash: On multiple occasions while driving through an automatic car wash, I have noticed that the car doors repeatedly click, as if attempting to unlock or open. This erratic behavior occurs despite no input from the driver or passengers, raising concerns about the vehicle’s electrical system and its reliability under normal operating conditions. Speedometer Malfunction: More critically, the instrument panel, including the speedometer, has gone completely black while driving. The panel remains non-functional for 5-10 minutes before rebooting on its own, leaving me unable to see my speed or other critical driving information during this period. This issue poses a significant risk to my safety as well as the safety of others on the road. Both issues are unpredictable and have occurred multiple times, making the vehicle unsafe under certain conditions. I kindly request your assistance in investigating these problems to ensure that no further safety hazards arise.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-15
- VIN: WVGUNPE28NP
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: My complaint is that VW has not fixed a recall in a timely manner. I am writing in reference to recall number 24v344. This is a software recall that was initiated almost 4 months ago and has not been addressed. This diminishes the value of the vehicle and makes it unusable for my purposes. In addition, there is a second new recall for #24V651. This is the second time there have been issues with the door handles and possible water ingress. There was a previous recall on this issue which required inspection by the dealer and my vehicle was not affected. VW has had plenty of time to address this issue since the same issue was present on the last recall. I use this vehicle in a rental business with Turo. I am unable to rent a vehicle with any open recalls.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-17
- VIN: WVGGNPE28NP
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: The seals/bonding on the rear right tail light assembly failed under normal use. Water has recently accumulated in the assembly and caused part of the taillight to stop functioning. In addition to apparent defect in integrity of the light housing, it is likely that there is a secondary defect in the conformal coating that lead to the water being able to damage the light. The internal light monitoring feature also did not detect the failed light element until several days after we identified it was broken. Dealer is attempting to reject coverage for something that should clearly fall under manufacturing and workmanship warranty.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-06-14
- VIN: WVGTMPE21NP
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen ID.4. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the failure had occurred three times. In addition, the contact stated on one of the two failures the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated on the third failure, the vehicle completely shut off. The contact stated that on several occasions, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. In addition, the contact stated that a battery overheated warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times; however, the failure was not duplicated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 5,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-26
- VIN: WVGKMPE22NP
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen ID.4. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the main instrument panel screen shut off. The contact restarted the vehicle and the instrument panel screen started working as designed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was working as designed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 31,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT,BACK OVER PREVENTION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-12-16
- VIN: WVGTMPE27NP
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT,BACK OVER PREVENTION
- Summary: The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen ID.4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V344000 (Back Over Prevention, Equipment, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the instrument cluster and the back-up camera display started rebooting independently, after starting the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but became a recurring failure for more than a year. The contact had not made the manufacturer aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 500. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-10
- VIN: WVGUNPE23NP
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: I bought this car brand new in 2022. My car has approximately 13,000 miles of use. It has been used for normal commute with an average use of 25 miles round trip 2-3 times per week in the last year. It was used less frequently in the 1st year. The front tires are shredding from the inside area and the rear tires are going bald.from both edges. I took the car to.a VW dealership and I was told the tires must be replaced to avoid an eventual blow out from any/all 4 tires.
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-29
- VIN: WVGTMPE25NP
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: I recently did a 20,000 miles service on my vehicle and was told the Bridgestone Alenza tires I have on the vehicle are at a level unsafe to drive - under 3/32. These are the tires that came with the vehicle. The VW person informed me that these tires are unfit for an EV and VW stopped installing them. I reported this to a friend who has the same car but with 16,000 miles, he got the car checked, and got the same answer- unsafe to operate. There are potentially tens of thousands of ID.4 vehicles out there that came out in 2021 and 2022 that have these tires on, driving on tires that are unsafe to operate because nobody expects tires to be that bad after less than 20k miles. These should be recalled. I have reported this to VW customer service. VW is unwilling to take any responsibility for this issue. They told me to go talk to the manufacturer (Bridgestone).
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT,BACK OVER PREVENTION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-02
- VIN: WVGJNPE2XNP
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT,BACK OVER PREVENTION
- Summary: The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen ID.4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V344000 (Back Over Prevention, Equipment, Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the center display went black and then turned white while rebooting. The radio had been replaced by the dealer; however, while driving approximately 35 MPH, the center counsel went black, while dashboard display went white. The vehicle was returned to the dealer and a hard reset was performed; however, the failure reoccurred. The failure had occurred approximately 2 to 3 times after the radio was replaced. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 5,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-29
- VIN: WVGTMPE20NP
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: 235/55R19 Both front tires are showing abnormal rubber chunking or flaking off on the inner and outer tread. To avoid a possible failure or blow out, I replaced the tires with another brand and model. Bridgestone will not honor their warranty on these tires and I feel they are at fault. Online reports of blow-outs are fairly common with these tires.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-03
- VIN: WVGGNPE23NP
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: During a recent trip to Oregon, my Volkswagen ID.4 experienced a critical failure of both the interior and exterior lighting systems, including the headlights and emergency lights. Initially, upon returning from a walk, I found the lights were on despite the vehicle being locked and not in the "Auto" mode as I had left them. Locking and unlocking the vehicle did not resolve the issue. When I entered the vehicle, a warning light indicating a malfunction in the lighting system appeared on the dashboard, and subsequently, all lights stopped functioning entirely. This malfunction posed a significant safety risk to both myself and other road users, as the failure occurred during a time when proper lighting was essential for visibility and safety, potentially leading to a dangerous situation, especially as it was almost evening. The problem has not been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center at this time. The vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives, or other relevant parties, although a video recording of the incident is available for review and is attached to the report in the PDF file. Prior to the failure, there were no warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms indicating a potential issue. However, during the incident, a warning light for a lighting system malfunction appeared on the dashboard.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-28
- VIN: WVGKMPE22NP
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: Vehicle suffers from unintended and sudden acceleration when the "resume' capacitive touch button is accidentally brushed against. The vehicle is subject to injure or kill the vehicles occupants or others struck by the vehicle. Vehicle advised there is "no issue" with the vehicle but they did acknowledge the problem with the design of the steering wheel. The issue is intermittent and has occurred while driving at slow speeds in parking lots when the steering wheel is frequently turned more than 90 degrees and a body part can unintentionally touch the 'Resume" button.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-26
- VIN: WVGUNPE20NP
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen ID.4. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the failure persisted, and a message displayed "Danger - High Voltage Battery Failure". After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that a software update needed to be performed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred months later. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 30.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-13
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- VIN: WVGKMPE21NP
- Components: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: On 5/13/2023, I drove using adaptive cruise control (ACC). I traveled approximately 9 miles without issues and turned left into a parking lot. Upon turning, the break was engaged and which canceled the cruise control. I do not recall the exact speed it was set but it was over 50mph. I drive my VW ID.4 in B mode which is brake energy recuperation mode and brakes the car as soon as the foot is lifted from the accelerator. In the parking lot, I was driving at a slow rate of speed because it was a Saturday morning and there were lots of kids going to the Jui Jitsu gym and dance studio which was my destination. While navigating at this slow speed, I typical lift my foot off of the accelerator rather than tapping the brakes as it is an effective method in the B driving mode. I was turning right into a spot, my foot was on the accelerator because there is not coasting in this mode to turn into the spot. As I was turning the wheel hard to the right, my hand grazed the capacitive controls of the ACC and resumed the cruise control causing my car to suddenly accelerate at the previously set speed into the curbing. As mentioned, my foot was on the accelerator as I was pulling into the spot. When the car crashed into the sidewalk the impact caused my foot to depress further on the accelerator which caused a secondary impact into a support pillar further on the sidewalk. Fortunately, the pillar was there, otherwise, I would have crashed through the yoga studio directly behind the pillar which had a full class going. I also narrowly missed a father and son walking on the sidewalk to Jui Jitsu. I notifed VW and they analyzed the black box but claimed the accident to be my fault since the accelerator pedal was engaged, and I did not break until after impact. I do not dispute that.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,BACK OVER PREVENTION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-01
- VIN: WVGUNPE25NP
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,BACK OVER PREVENTION
- Summary: The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen ID.4. The contact stated that there was a message to update the software displayed. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds, the vehicle came to a complete stop. While driving at various speeds, the camera and the infotainment screen were inoperable. The vehicle failed to start as needed. While the vehicle was idling, all the doors were locked, with the contact holding a key fob. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V344000 (Back Over Prevention, Equipment, Electric System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-16
- VIN: WVGJNPE22NP
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: My backup camera does not work and hasn't worked for almost a year. There is no solution, and it just now got recalled today, but there is no fix. It is incredibly dangerous to drive this car with the reduced size of the rear window plus wide, oversized quarter panels, and no backup camera. Add to this the fact that my driver's side door doesn't open. Not when I'm trying to get in to it and often when I'm trying to get out. I climb over the passenger seat every single time I want to get into the car and sometimes when I want to get out.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-13
- VIN: WVGGNPE28NP
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION
- Summary: While driving on the rt 84 near Hartford CT on July 13th the screen for the car went black and was not usable for some time until it restarted/reset, during this period there was no access to ADAS settings and the parking camera and sensors would not have been usable. This disruptive crash also makes for a dangerous situation where navigation guidance is suddenly no longer available.
STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-04
- VIN: WVGUNPE22NP
- Components: STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: Vehicle is dealer to address issues about steering rack failure and control system (speedometer screen and Intelligent touch screen system) blanking. Two weeks ago I nearly crashed into a car in front of me because the car became unresponsive.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-05
- VIN: WVGJNPE23NP
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: The driver's side Daytime Running Light (DRL) suddenly went and stayed dim. It's an amber color now, while the front passenger side is still lit up very brightly. My car had 35,000 miles when this occurred.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-06
- VIN: WVGRMPE29NP
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen ID.4. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the charging indicator message displayed on the instrument panel, after which the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle continued to indicate that it was connected to a charging station and being charged, preventing the vehicle from restarting. The charging warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but informed the contact that assistance could not be provided because the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure mileage was 34,000.
2022 Volkswagen Id.4 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 6 recalls for different components of the 2022 Volkswagen Id.4.
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR
- Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 ID.4 vehicles. The door handles may allow water to enter the circuit board assembly, which can cause the doors to open unexpectedly.
- Consequence: A vehicle door that opens unexpectedly while driving increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy: Volkswagen dealers will inspect and replace the door handles as necessary, and update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 1, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 57J9. This recall expands previous recall numbers 23V-312 and 23V-213. Vehicles previously repaired under 23V-312 and 23V-213 will need to have the new remedy completed.
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
- Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 ID.4 vehicles. Due to a software issue, affected vehicles may experience center displays and instrument panel displays that do not boot, or that sporadically reset. This can result in loss of speedometer information or loss of rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Consequence: Displays that do not show critical information, such as vehicle speed or the rearview camera image, increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed July 11, 2024. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact VW customer service at 1-800-893-5298. VW's number for this recall is 919A.
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
- Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 ID.4 vehicles. The replacement infotainment central control unit (CCU) installed in the vehicle during a repair contains incorrect software that can cause the rearview camera image to be delayed or deactivated when reversing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Consequence: A rearview camera with a delayed or deactivated image may reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 18, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93S7.
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR
- Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2022 ID.4 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with door handles that allow water to enter the circuit board assembly, which can cause the doors to open unexpectedly when the vehicle is subject to high lateral forces at speeds below 9 mph/15 kmh.
- Consequence: A vehicle door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy: Dealers will update the vehicle software, and inspect the door handles as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 19, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall are 57J5 and 57J8.
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
- Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Golf R A8, Audi S3, RS3 Sedan, Q4 E-Tron SUV, A3 Sedan, and 2022-2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI, and ID4 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be blank or unresponsive when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear or when the park function is manually activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Consequence: An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners February 14, 2023. Volkswagen owners will receive an owner notification letter once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Volkswagen) 91EK and (Audi) 91EL.
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
- Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 ID4 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be delayed or deactivated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Consequence: A rearview camera with a delayed or deactivated image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will update the vehicle's software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91EG.
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Positive 2022 Volkswagen Id.4 car reviews
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As a fellow EV enthusiast, I recently test drove both the ID.4 and the Ford Mustang Mach-E as an upgrade from my Honda Clarity PHEV. While the Mach-E was impressive, the ID.4 was just as great without the added $5,000 dealer markup that Ford dealerships were charging. For my needs, the ID.4 was the better choice due to its comfortable ride and solid handling, which are more important to me than zero-to-60 time trials at my age. Additionally, the ID.4 is eligible for the $7,500 Federal tax credit, making it more affordable than luxury EVs in its class like the Tesla Models Y, the Mach-E, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, and Volvo Recharge. Although it may lack some luxury features, it excels in comfort, ride, and handling, and offers more cargo space, a 4-year 50,000 mile bumper-to-bumper warranty, and 3 years of unlimited charging at the Electrify America charging network. While there were some initial issues with the Electrify America network, they have since improved significantly. The ID.4 also boasts better range than most of its competitors, except for the Teslas and the new Hyundai and Kia models. After two and a half years of driving in 80+ degree heat with the a/c on, I'm averaging 3.8 miles per kilowatt, well above the original estimated 2.9 mile/kWh, which translates to an estimated 275-mile range. With the tax credit, the ID.4 is also competitively priced with smaller and less well-equipped EVs like the Chevy Bolt and Bolt EUV, Leaf Plus, Kia Niro, and Hyundai Kona, none of which offer an AWD option or have tow-ratings. Overall, the ID.4 seems like the perfect choice for me.The ID.4 has found the sweet spot for an EV with more than adequate range for most drivers, whether for daily around-town commutes or taking extended family vacations to most parts of the country. Just note that for extended travel to some parts of the country, it's important to do your homework for availability of charging stations or networks. Its features and performance match or exceed most of its rivals, with competitive pricing and the best warranty aside from Hyundai and Kia. After the test drive, my wife said it was the best car she had ever driven, and I couldn't agree more. After a couple of weeks of driving, it still feels that way, and we're anticipating that will be the case for a long time to come. VW has also done some free software upgrades that make our ID.4 even better, with improved driving screen displays and driver and front passenger seats that slide back when exiting the vehicle and then slide forward to the last seating position when entering and powering up the vehicle for easier entry and exiting. And the massage features on both front seats are very nice, something rarely found outside of so-called luxury vehicles, and not on all of those. And, before you ask, no, it's not quite perfect. Many critics have justifiably harped on the infotainment system. Some of the controls are less-than-intuitive, making it dangerous for the driver to try and use while driving as you have to avert your eyes from the road. Using the voice-commands is the best solution for those moments, but it's definitely something VW needs to address in future models. After 27 months of owning and driving our ID.4, we are just as happy with it as the day we bought it. It has been completely reliable thus far and has been given Top Safety+ ratings by the IIHS. And we are averaging 3.8 miles per kilowatt hour or around 275 miles of range. It may not be the perfect vehicle for everyone, but for our driving habits and life, it does everything we ask it to do and more.Plus, you get the bonus perk of never having to pay for a single drop of gasoline again, at least not with a vehicle you own.
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You've owned a dozen sedans, mostly Camry, Malibu, Impala etc. and this one might just be the best of the lot! It's very enjoyable and comfortable, and I'm glad to hear that you're enjoying the adaptive cruise control and the quietness. It sounds like a great road car! I understand that you looked at the Model 3 and Y, but couldn't justify the added price. From what you've said, it seems like Tesla overestimates their range estimates, while VW underestimates. I'm happy to hear that there are Electrify America stations in every major city in Ohio. It sounds like the Tesla is a good choice if you're looking for the brand or speed, but for those who aren't, the VW is a great option. When the sedan version comes out, it sounds like you'll be interested in buying that too. I'm glad to hear that your wife loves it!
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The all Electric ID4 has been a joy to own and operate. We added a home 220v fast charger to make charging more realistic, as the 120v charger that comes with the car is almost worthless, giving about 3 miles of charge per hour. It's really nice that the car comes with free 3 years of Electrify America charging. Although not all features are intuitive, we're enjoying discovering new little features almost every time we drive!
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Auto pilot is not as good as expected, but the driver experience is awesome!
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An EV that doesn't require putting up with strange funky stuff or sacrificing capability. There is plenty of space, and it still manages to handle corners like a German car should, yet it's also surprisingly comfortable over bumps. It tows great, and just because it's electric doesn't mean you need to forgo a roof rack. Installing one on the roof is quick and easy.
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Erik Torp 2024-10-22
I have experience with the ID 4 as a company car in Sweden and unfortunately, it has been the most unpleasant car experience of my life. The user interface is seriously flawed and it is just mind-boggling how VW, one of the world's biggest car makers, could launch something so expensive and still so horribly bad! The infotainment system totally lacks structure, making it a nightmare to use. The inner lighting is also a joke, and the motion sensor on/off is just totally senile. Maneuvering the windows and mirrors is also quite difficult. However, the Lane Assist system is the most dangerous feature of all. It tries to keep you
Michael Labadie 2024-10-19
Goods: The car rides comfortably and smoothly, with a spacious back seat. At low speeds, it is impressively quiet. The exterior design is attractive and stands out among other EVs. The car's technology is user-friendly and offers a variety of features to make driving easier. Visibility is excellent, and the air conditioning works very well. Bads: Although the interior is sleek, the overuse of piano black can be a bit overwhelming. The infotainment system could be smoother compared to other competitors. The touch area for the volume and temperature controls is not illuminated, making it difficult to see at night. Fingerprints tend to show up easily on the infotainment screen. At speeds above 60 miles per hour, there is noticeable wind noise. The pedestrian sound at speeds under 20 miles per hour is louder than necessary and exceeds US standards. There are some design and assembly issues in certain areas that make you question the car's quality. The doors and hood are quite heavy.
Toney Yundt 2024-10-04
It's great that VW is making an effort to produce an electric car, but there is definitely room for improvement. The electronics are decent, but the delayed charging could use some work as it is not consistent. The app is basic and could benefit from more features. Compared to similar cars, Hyundai seems to have better features. However, one plus point for the VW is the tax credit. It's worth noting that VW recommends charging up to 80% rather than 100%, which does limit the range but can help with usage in the long run.
Cortez Turner 2024-05-23
As an experienced owner of several EV's and EV Hybrids, I can confidently say that the ID 4 is a decent EV. However, there are some areas that require improvement, such as the software. The touch screen can be glitchy and delayed at times, and the MyVW app is not up to par. Additionally, the estimated range is not always accurate, with a 10-15% discrepancy. On the positive side, the SUV offers ample space and the acceleration is satisfactory. While I purchased the ID 4 in Aug 2022 after a year-long wait, I am not entirely convinced that I would purchase another one based on my initial experience.
Domenic Rice 2024-04-22
After only 7300 miles, my 2021 ID4 experienced a major engine failure that affected several other systems, including braking, steering, driver assist, hill holding, and even the proximity noise electric cars make. Despite the inconvenience, I am pleased to report that VW promptly replaced the motor and ultimately agreed to buy back the car after 5 months. While VW offered me extra cash to purchase another VW, I have decided not to take the risk based on my 13-month experience with this car. It is important to note that the infotainment system can be confusing, and the climate control and radio controls are difficult to see in the dark. Additionally, the line of sight when making left turns is poor. In my opinion, the VW ID4 still requires further improvements before it is ready for the marketplace.