2021 Volkswagen ID.4 reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 531
- 531 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 161 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 11
- see below
- Reported harm
- 66 reported crashes · 46 injuries · 1 fire
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#964
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Volkswagen median
+282
median 249 across 119 Volkswagen records
Vs 2019-2023
+292
median 240 complaints in 444 records
Top component share
30%
Electrical System: 161 complaints
What owners report fails — 2021 Volkswagen ID.4
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 161
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 57
- SERVICE BRAKES 32
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 31
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 21
11 recalls on record for the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4
- NHTSA 25V120000 · 2025 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR Failure to display the gear position may result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not engaged, increasing th
- NHTSA 24V344000 · 2024 · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWA Displays that do not show critical information, such as vehicle speed or the rearview camera image, increase the risk of
- NHTSA 24V651000 · 2024 · STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR A vehicle door that opens unexpectedly while driving increases the risk of injury.
- NHTSA 22V858000 · 2023 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL An incorrectly folded air bag may not protect the occupant as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- NHTSA 23V040000 · 2023 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRAC A reset or deactivation may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 reliable?
NHTSA has 531 consumer complaints on record for the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 and 11 recalls. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (161 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4?
Owners most often report problems with: electrical system (161), unknown or other (57), service brakes (32), vehicle speed control (31). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2021 Volkswagen ID.4?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.