Volkswagen ID.4 Engine problems
51 of the 991 complaints about the Volkswagen ID.4 (5.1%) concern Engine, making it the model's #7 problem area. That share is 0.2× the Engine share across all tracked vehicles.
Analysis
By model year, Engine complaints peak with the 2023 model (25, 6% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (1). 11 Engine complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 10 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.
Owners most often describe: “electrical”, “battery”, “charging”, “error” and “rear motor”. 7 of these reports (13.7%) describe a crash or fire, with 2 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
No recall campaign addresses Engine for the tracked model years.
When complaints were filed
Last 12 months: 11 · Previous 12 months: 10
Common terms in reports
- electrical16
- battery15
- charging8
- error10
- rear motor3
- course5
What owners report
The car was in neutral while in a drive through car wash. Then, when stopped and shifted to drive, the car bolted forward very suddenly and fast. Went through fence.
This is a supplemental report to my previous filing regarding a 2023 VW ID.4 battery fire. On May 28, 2025, while being operated, the vehicle suffered a catastrophic thermal event. White smoke emanated from the front compartment followed by active flames.
I am reporting a safety-related failure involving my 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. The vehicle has experienced two separate incidents where it suddenly lost power while driving and became inoperable without warning.
My car failed to connect/stay connected to a charger. When a successful charge started, within 5 minutes , my dash lit up with warning messages to stop moving the car. Place car in park. Battery needs to be replaced. My car was in park at the time.
1. The car accelerates erratically when it is charged to 90 to 100%. This just plain dangerous. 2. The battery is charging to 100% when it set to charge to 80%.
The vehicle has been in to the dealer multiple times for electrical system failures. The car is not safe to drive and has stalled multiple times while driving. The system has errors that light up stating there is an electrical system failure.
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
No recall campaign addresses Engine for the tracked model years.
Problem areas · Volkswagen ID.4
- Electrical458
- Interior & equipment103
- Body & structure88
- Brakes60
- Driver-assist systems60
- Transmission / powertrain57
- Engine51
Volkswagen ID.4 problems, complaints & recalls by model year ›
Related reading
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Frequently asked questions
How common are Engine problems on the Volkswagen ID.4?
51 of the 991 complaints about the Volkswagen ID.4 (5.1%) concern Engine, making it the model's #7 problem area. That share is 0.2× the Engine share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Volkswagen ID.4 model years have the most Engine complaints?
By model year, Engine complaints peak with the 2023 model (25, 6% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (1).
Is there a recall for Volkswagen ID.4 Engine problems?
No recall campaign addresses Engine for the tracked model years.