88 of the 991 complaints about the Volkswagen ID.4 (8.9%) concern Body & structure, making it the model's third-largest problem area. That share is 1.0× the Body & structure share across all tracked vehicles.
88Complaints · Body & structure
8.9%Share of complaints
0.97×vs. all vehicles
13Last 12 months
1.1%Share involving a crash or fire
3Related recalls
Analysis
By model year, Body & structure complaints peak with the 2023 model (50, 11% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (1). 13 Body & structure complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 29 in the 12 months before — the pace is falling.
Owners most often describe: “door”, “notification structure”, “structure recall”, “opened” and “handle”. 1 of these reports (1.1%) describe a crash or fire, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
3 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 24V651000 (2024-09-04, model years 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024).
I turned on the defroster for the front windshield for the first time on this new vehicle. I had it on for a few minutes to defrost ice from the windshield. Immediately after turning it off, I heard a loud cracking noise.
Body & structure · 2026-01-31 · ODI 11714684 · Fire
We bought our car in April, 2024 from Wellesley Volkswagen, [XXX] . The car has a problem with the windshield wiper Control (safety standard 101?). The car’s windshield wiper stalk is on the right side of the steering wheel.
Body & structure · 2026-05-04 · ODI 11735491
The failure involves the driver’s side door latch/lock assembly and emergency access system. Specifically, the mechanical emergency keys for the door did not function, and the door later did not fully close or seal due to two loose bolts near the lock.
Body & structure · 2026-05-04 · ODI 11735544
The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at an undisclosed speed, the doors opened unexpectedly. An unknown warning light was illuminated, indicating that the door was open.
Body & structure · 2026-04-21 · ODI 11732843
We took this vehicle in for a previous recall for defective exterior door handle. The previous one worked fine, but was replaced do the the recall. The new handle broke within days of being installed.
Body & structure · 2026-04-19 · ODI 11732232
Driver’s door electronic door handle failed and the door could not be opened. Interior handle should have a physical release but it took 6-8 attempts to open the door.
Body & structure · 2026-04-16 · ODI 11731686
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
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.
Remedy: Volkswagen dealers will inspect and replace the door handles as necessary, and update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 27, 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.
STRUCTURE Campaign 23V750000 · 2023-12-07 · Model years: 2023, 2024
Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. The interior sunshade for the panoramic glass roof may be insufficiently fire retardant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 302, "Flammability of Interior Materials."
Remedy: Dealers will apply flame retardant to the sunshade fabric, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 60G3.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR Campaign 23V312000 · 2023-05-03 · Model years: 2021, 2022
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.
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. This recall was replaced by recall number 24V-651
How common are Body & structure problems on the Volkswagen ID.4?
88 of the 991 complaints about the Volkswagen ID.4 (8.9%) concern Body & structure, making it the model's third-largest problem area. That share is 1.0× the Body & structure share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Volkswagen ID.4 model years have the most Body & structure complaints?
By model year, Body & structure complaints peak with the 2023 model (50, 11% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (1).
Is there a recall for Volkswagen ID.4 Body & structure problems?
3 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 24V651000 (2024-09-04, model years 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024).