Volkswagen ID.4 years to avoid
The Volkswagen ID.4 years to avoid are 2023, 2021 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2026 is the cleanest year on record.
1,720
Total complaints
26
Recall campaigns
2021–2026
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
ID.4 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | High complaint rate | 817 | |
| 2021 | High complaint rate | 531 |
Every ID.4 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 45 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 85 | 8 | |
| 2023avoid | 817 | 14 | |
| 2022 | 242 | 7 | |
| 2021avoid | 531 | 11 |
Common questions
What are the worst Volkswagen ID.4 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the ID.4 years to avoid are 2023, 2021. The cleanest year on record is 2026.
What is the best year for the Volkswagen ID.4?
By complaint volume, 2026 has the cleanest NHTSA record among ID.4 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Volkswagen ID.4 have?
Across all model years, the ID.4 has 26 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,720 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.