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Volkswagen ID.4 VIN Number Check

A free NHTSA vPIC decode tells you which Volkswagen ID.4 you are looking at. Then check its model year against 26 NHTSA recall campaigns and what owners have reported.

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Free decode plus the NHTSA recalls for its model year. 17 characters, no I, O or Q.

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Volkswagen ID.4

About the Volkswagen ID.4

Volkswagen has sold the ID.4 in the US since the 2021 model year. Across those years NHTSA lists 26 vehicle recall campaigns and 1,005 owner complaints. The 2023 has the most complaints of any model year (459). It is electric; EPA rates it at 93–113 MPGe combined. A free VIN decode gives you NHTSA vPIC’s record for the car (model year, engine, plant) and the NHTSA recalls for its model year. It won’t show theft, flood or lemon-law history.

US model years2021–2026
EPA classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle
NHTSA recall campaigns26
Owner complaints1,005 at NHTSA
Volkswagen ID.4 photographed at a US vehicle auction
Auction lot photo, for illustration
Generations

Volkswagen ID.4 at a glance

One generation in the data, 2021–2026: 26 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,005 owner complaints.

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ID.4
2021–2026Small Sport Utility Vehicle
Volkswagen ID.4 (2021–2026)

Photo: LuvsMG481, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

20212025
2021–2026

Volkswagen ID.4

EPA classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle
EPA combined MPGe93–113
NHTSA recalls26

Engines (EPA)

  • Electric · 2021–2026

Drive & transmission (EPA)

  • AWD/4WD, RWD
  • automatic (2021–2026)

Known issues to check

Electrical system (505)Forward collision avoidance (194)Speed control / acceleration (123)7 high-risk recall campaigns

Mentions in 1,005 NHTSA complaints.

Sample VIN pattern · ID.41V2GNPE8?PC······NHTSA vPIC decodes it as a 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S / Pro S Plus, built in Chattanooga, Tennessee
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Sources: EPA · NHTSA · vPIC

NHTSA campaign data

Which ID.4 model years each recall covers

NHTSA data

NHTSA has 26 campaigns on file for ID.4 model years 2021–2026, and the 2023 shows up in more of them than any other year (14), ahead of the 2021 (11). Move the line to your model year to see which apply.

2023
Air bag inflator, fire risk or do-not-drive/park-outside advisorySafety recallCanada only
Pick a row
What to ask

Source: NHTSA recall database, vehicle campaigns only; row text is NHTSA’s summary. A listed year does not mean every car is covered, so check the VIN.

Canada rows: Transport Canada recalls database. Transport Canada recalls that match an NHTSA campaign are folded into that row by VinNumber.net; rows with the Canadian flag have no NHTSA match. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · Transport Canada.

Owner reports · NHTSA complaints

What Volkswagen ID.4 owners report

Owner summaries + NHTSA data

Between them, the 2023 and 2021 hold 794 of the 1,005 complaints, or 79%. Tap any bar or generation.

1,005NHTSA complaints, 2021–2026
110mention a crash
13mention a fire
72injuries reported
Owner complaints by model yearID.4: 1,005 complaints · most for the 2023 (459)

Top complaint areas · ID.4

Mentions in 1,005 complaints, 2021–2026.

Electrical system505
Forward collision avoidance194
Speed control / acceleration123
Structure and body119
Brakes91
Rear camera / back-over prevention86
Crashes 110Fires 13Injuries 72

2021–2026

NHTSA data summary

Electrical system owns this generation. Its 505 mentions are more than twice the next area, forward collision avoidance (194). Complaints peak with the 2023 (459 of 1,005).

What ID.4 owners report across recent generations

Owner summary

2021–present (1st generation, MEB)

The 2023 draws the most complaints, followed by the 2021. Many NHTSA owners of the 2023 describe door handle faults, including doors that unlock or open on their own, and others report electrical warnings, screens that fail to boot, backup camera faults, brake and charging problems. Owners of the 2021 more often describe electrical and high voltage battery faults. CarComplaints lists a failed battery cooling pump and a passenger air bag warning for 2021, and a total electrical failure and a charger that stays locked for 2023. Recalls cover door handles, center displays and high voltage battery modules. [1] [2] [3] [4]

What to check before buying

  • Run the VIN through the NHTSA recall lookup, including the door handle, display software and high voltage battery recalls.
  • Ask for battery, 12 volt and charging repair records.
  • Test every door handle and lock.
  • Charge the car during the inspection if you can.
  • On the drive, back up to test the camera and watch for electrical, battery or brake warnings.
Sources (4) and method
Sources:
  1. NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, 2021 Volkswagen ID.4
  2. NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, 2023 Volkswagen ID.4
  3. CarComplaints.com, 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 problems
  4. CarComplaints.com, 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 problems

Counts: NHTSA complaints file, records to October 1, 2026, one count per complaint; areas are NHTSA component groups.

Owner summary updated September 25, 2026.

Owner complaints · by model year

ID.4 complaint breakdown by model year

NHTSA data

Every ID.4 version is counted together. Tap a year to see its top systems.

1,005complaints, 2021–2026
110mention a crash
13mention a fire
72injuries reported
Most complaints: 2023 (459), 2021 (335), 2022 (136)
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2023 · 459 complaints

Crashes 53 · fires 7 · injuries 32

Electrical system229
Unknown or other118
Forward collision avoidance73
Structure60
Vehicle speed control57

Systems as NHTSA names them; a complaint can list several. Source: NHTSA complaints data, records to October 1, 2026.

EPA fuel economy & emissions

ID.4 CO₂, smog rating and yearly fuel cost

EPA data

EPA lists 29 ID.4 versions for model years 2021–2026. Pick a model year and powertrain to see each version.

ID.42021–2026

93–113 MPGe electric · CO₂ 0 g/mi

2025
107combined MPGe
0CO₂ grams per mile (tailpipe)
$700EPA yearly fuel cost
—/10Smog rating
1 = worst · 10 = cleanest
10/10Greenhouse gas rating
206midriving range
—Emission standard
Best (lowest) CO₂ by model year
05010015020020252021 · Electric: 02022 · Electric: 02023 · Electric: 02024 · Electric: 02025 · Electric: 02026 · Electric: 0
Electric

Annual fuel cost is EPA’s estimate at its current fuel-price assumptions (15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving), so older years are priced at today’s fuel prices. Smog rating and emission standard can differ by sales area (federal vs. California); both are shown. Source: fueleconomy.gov.

Compare rivals

ID.4 vs Tesla Model Y vs Hyundai Ioniq 5

NHTSA + EPA data

Take 2021–2026. NHTSA lists 26 recall campaigns for the ID.4, against 41 for the Tesla Model Y and 15 for the Hyundai Ioniq 5. Pick a range to compare.

Volkswagen ID.4

Model years 2021–2026

NHTSA recall campaigns
26
NHTSA owner complaints
1,005
EPA combined MPGe
93–113
Engines (EPA)
Electric
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, RWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Electrical system 505
  2. Forward collision avoidance 194
  3. Speed control / acceleration 123

Tesla Model Y

Model years 2021–2026

NHTSA recall campaigns
41
NHTSA owner complaints
3,921
EPA combined MPGe
118–138
Engines (EPA)
Electric
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, RWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Forward collision avoidance 2,550
  2. Speed control / acceleration 546
  3. Electrical system 528

Hyundai Ioniq 5

Model years 2021–2026

NHTSA recall campaigns
15
NHTSA owner complaints
1,355
EPA combined MPGe
71–115
Engines (EPA)
Electric
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, RWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Electrical system 1,009
  2. Fuel system 276
  3. Powertrain (transmission, driveline) 252

NHTSA recalls (vehicle campaigns for all powertrain versions; equipment and tire campaigns left out), complaints (not sales-adjusted) and 5-Star overall ratings for the latest year rated for all three; EPA mpg, engines and drive. Rivals: same EPA class, picked by VinNumber.net.

Volkswagen ID.4 VIN number location

Where to find the VIN on an ID.4

Tap a spot. Every location should show the same 17 characters.

White Volkswagen ID.4 (first generation) SUV, front three-quarter view, with the VIN locations marked

Photo: Hans Haase, CC BY-SA 3.0, cropped

Illustration: VinNumber.net

Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0; edited and VIN pins added by VinNumber.net

VW's ID.4 electric SUV places its VIN on the driver's door pillar, on the dashboard plate at the lower windshield, and on a label within the vehicle menu system. No traditional engine bay stamp exists, instead, a battery housing label is present under the vehicle.

  1. Windshield plateRead it through the glass at the base of the driver's side windshield.
    Source: 49 CFR 565.13(f) (NHTSA): VIN inside the passenger compartment, readable through the glazing next to the left windshield pillar
  2. Door jamb labelOpen the driver's door: the certification label on the B-pillar lists the VIN.
    Source: 49 CFR 567.4 (NHTSA): certification label with VIN at the driver door hinge pillar, latch post or door edge
The title, registration and insurance card show the VIN as well. All locations should match.
FAQ

Common Volkswagen ID.4 VIN questions

Which Volkswagen ID.4 model years have the most owner complaints?

The 2023 leads with 459, ahead of the 2021 (335) and 2022 (136). Those first two alone make up 79% of the 1,005 ID.4 complaints filed with NHTSA, not adjusted for sales.

How many recalls has the Volkswagen ID.4 had?

NHTSA’s recall records show 26 vehicle campaigns for model years 2021–2026, leaving out equipment and tire campaigns.

Which Volkswagen ID.4 recalls are high risk?

24V-643 covers an air bag inflator module and how it deploys. NHTSA’s record names a fire risk in 22V-956, 23V-750, 25V-836, 26V-028 and 26V-030. Do-not-drive advisories came with 25V-835. Park-outside advisories came with 22V-956, 25V-836 and 26V-028. Each should show as closed on a VIN check.

What fuel economy does the Volkswagen ID.4 get?

EPA rates the 2021–2026 ID.4 at 93–113 MPGe combined (electric; fueleconomy.gov).

How does the Volkswagen ID.4 compare with the Tesla Model Y and Hyundai Ioniq 5 on recalls?

For 2021–2026 models the ID.4 has 26 NHTSA recall campaigns. The Tesla Model Y has 41, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 15. Complaints run 1,005, 3,921 and 1,355 in that order, with no sales adjustment.

What crash rating does the Volkswagen ID.4 have?

NHTSA’s 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2025 ID.4 5 stars overall. Both rated versions, RWD and AWD, get that score.

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