10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
9 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #66

Jan 142025

ID.4

  • miles
I am writing to express my growing concern regarding ongoing issues with my vehicle, specifically related to the recalls. Over the past year or two, I have contacted both the Libertyville and Palatine, Illinois dealerships numerous times for updates, but I have not received any meaningful responses or resolutions. Despite my repeated requests for repairs, I have been informed that the repairs cannot be made due to a national shortage. As a parent of two infants, I find the issues with the disappearing display and malfunctioning locks to be extremely dangerous. These safety concerns pose a significant risk to my family, and I urge you to prioritize this matter and provide a timely solution. I would greatly appreciate any updates on the availability of the necessary parts and an expedited repair process

- Hawthorn Woods, IL, USA

problem #65

Sep 262024

ID.4

  • miles
Malfunctioning electrical and software in the vehicle. Vehicle's speedometer gauge display will occasionally go blank while driving. Longest video recorded event was 15 minutes of continuous operation with no displays on the speedometer or the infotainment screens. Infotainment system will also periodically reset. Dealer has tried many times to fix the issue, replacing infotainment screen multiple times and other control modules. At one point the infotainment system was resetting every 5 mins on the dot. Having issues with the backup camera staying on as well. Many times it will not be on steady, flickering on and off while in reverse. First reported occurance at 10,000

- Millsboro, DE, USA

problem #64

Dec 052024

ID.4

  • miles
The vehicle has been inspected multiple times and had several software updates to fix the infotainment system. Unfortunately, the system still malfunctions restarting all the controls in the vehicle while driving. When this happens, the speedometer is unable to be accessed and driving becomes unsafe.

- Ladera Ranch, CA, USA

problem #63

Dec 242024

ID.4

  • miles
For the second time in this car, I experienced sudden acceleration while parking (turning right). I had to slam the brakes to prevent hitting a parked vehicle, causing whiplash. No warning or safety features engaged. See NHTSA crash incident report?11593929. There are sufficient similar reports to warrant an investigation and hold VW accountable.

- New Britain, CT, USA

problem #62

Nov 202023

ID.4

  • miles
- The door handles do not open on most occasions when there are passengers in the back seats. It is available for inspection. - I cannot get the passengers out and that is a risk in any situation when I need to open these doors. - Yes, the dealership confirmed that this issue is part of the door handle recall (NHTSA #24V651). - It has not been inspected by others outside of friends and family. The dealership said that because there is no solution, there is nothing they can do about it and therefore it doesn't need to be brought in. - No warning lamps, etc.

- Glenwood Springs, CO, USA

problem #61

Dec 012024

ID.4

  • miles
From purchase this vehicle-??s passenger door/door handle have not function properly. One time the door opened without manipulating the door handle. Too many times to count the door handle is used to open the door, however, the door doesn-??t open. The door opening spontaneously is obviously a safety concern. The door not opening when attempting to open it, could also be a safety concern if needing urgent egress. The second issue has been with the electrical system. Greater than five times the monitor and seemingly the entire electrical system goes blank. On two occasions this sent the car to -??limp mode -??. This is the safety concern due to it occurring in traffic.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #60

Oct 302024

ID.4

  • miles
1.What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request" The screen failed and went completely black while driving. It would not turn on again. The component is still installed in the vehicle and available for inspection upon request. 2.How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? My wife and 1-year-old child were in the car with me on the freeway when the screen failed. This created a dangerous situation that could have led to a serious accident. 3.Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? The issue is known to the manufacturer, but there is currently no remedy for it. 4.Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives, or others? Yes, the vehicle has been inspected by the dealer, but they are unable to provide a solution at this time. 5.Were there any warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear" No, there were no warning lamps, messages, or symptoms before the failure occurred.

- Studio City, CA, USA

problem #59

Jun 132024

ID.4

  • miles
Center display sporadically resets while driving causing loss of speedometer information and loss of rearview camera image and parking sensors. This vehicle fails to comply with regulatory requirements. There is an increase risk of crash or injury when driving or backing up.

- Garden Grove, CA, USA

problem #58

Nov 162024

ID.4

  • miles
Multiple times over the weekend of 11/16/2024 I attempted to put my vehicle into reverse as normal and the backup camera failed to initiate. I had to restart the car to remedy the situation. This is a different glitch than what I previously experienced with the screens going blank. I have contacted VW about these issues and thus far they have been unwilling to remedy the situation. This issue is a CLEAR safety risk as my son or other children playing in the driveway or street near this car are in danger without a functioning back up camera. In my case I refused to move the car until I was able to get the backup camera to engage. Sometimes this required multiple restarts of the car to stop the glitch.

- Beltsville, MD, USA

problem #57

Nov 132024

ID.4

  • miles
My vehicle has been recalled due to a problem with the door handles. The dealership has been notified per the recall instructions, and they have told me the car is safe to drive and to wait for more information about the repair process.

- Longmont, CO, USA

problem #56

Sep 062024

ID.4

  • miles
As I was driving my vehicle around 5 miles per hour on a small street looking for parking, the car had some electrical malfunction that caused it to move forward and hit a parked vehicle, then reversed into another vehicle. The safety of my fiancee, myself and my dog were put at risk as we were jolted back and forth as this happened. The car has been inspected by my insurance company and the mechanic who had to do the repairs. No warning lamps or messages were present prior to the failure.

- Woodland Hills, CA, USA

problem #55

Aug 122024

ID.4

  • miles
This vehicle has continual electronic issues. Aside from the 2 (as of now) recalls that are out on it- with no repair available- the functionality of this car is completely undependable. The computer screen (which controls almost every function of the car) often shuts off in the middle of operating (e.g. driving on a highway) and the only way to "fix" it is to shut the car off. Not ideal. Of course, this issue is intermittent so when i brought to VW they were unable to replicate.

- Minneapolis, MN, USA

problem #54

Oct 292024

ID.4

  • miles
There has been no update regarding the open recalls on the ID4 from Volkswagen. The 919A/24V344 recall is over 5 months old with no update from Volkswagen and the 57J9/24V651 recall for the door handles has no update from Volkswagen at all.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #53

Oct 212024

ID.4

  • miles
The door handle is an electronic button with a manual lever for the door to open in case there is no power or an emergency when a rescuer needs to open the door. I noticed only 1 door handle could do this and brought in for repair. The rest requires a lot more strength and 3 of the 4 doors work, but the dealership is reluctantly replacing the failed door handle. There are many who have the same issue but many who aren-??t aware the potential danger during an emergency.

- Arcadia, CA, USA

problem #52

Oct 242024

ID.4

  • miles
As I was driving, the infotainment screen went black and Apple CarPlay stopped playing. As this happened, the driver-??s information screen still worked but changed to grey scale colors. After about 4 minutes of the infotainment screen being black, the driver-??s info screen also went black. This continued for about one more minute when both screens rebooted on their own.

- Leesville, SC, USA

problem #51

Oct 072024

ID.4

  • miles
The defective/incomplete vehicle software occasionally causes an dangerous condition. The child safety lock for the back doors can disengage without driver input or knowledge. The software in the vehicle occasionally clears (or resets) customized driver settings because the software is defective/incomplete. One of these "driver settings" appears to be the engagement of the child safety lock. When the vehicle user software occasionally resets, the child safety lock can disengage without obvious notification to the driver. My intention is for the child safety lock to be always engaged. The child safety lock control is a touch button located on the driver door, which illuminates when engaged, and goes dark when disengaged. My four-year-old child has opened the rear door next to the child car seat. Luckily this was while the vehicle was stopped and the child was secured into the car seat, so the child could not exit the door at that time. It was at that time I realized the child lock system was off, although I have previously had it on and had not commanded it to shut off. The safety risk in this situation should be obvious.

- Valencia, CA, USA

problem #50

Apr 042024

ID.4

  • miles
Call module not working correctly which leaves the gps in the vehicle inaccurate and presents a safety issue for vehicle location using sos. VW states it's a software issue and won't even evaluate it.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #49

Sep 172024

ID.4

  • miles
On 9/17/2024 roughly at 10:00PM, while in the drive-thru picking up food, my Volkswagen ID.4 suddenly self-accelerated out of nowhere as I was slowly driving towards the window to pay for food. I was completely shocked-?"I-??ve never experienced anything like this. I tried to react quickly, but the car surged forward and slammed into a large cement light post. The impact was hard, and the car is now severely damaged. What really shook me was that none of the safety features I-??ve come to rely on worked-?"there was no automatic braking, late front collision warning, and despite the heavy impact, none of the airbags deployed. I ended up feeling all bruised and now have some severe mid-back pain. The thought that I could have easily been hurt more seriously, or worse, could have harmed someone else if this had happened in a crowded area, is traumatizing. This has made me completely lose trust in the vehicle-??s safety systems. If the car can do this in such a low-risk situation, I can-??t imagine what might happen in a more dangerous scenario. I brought up other safety concerns to Volkswagen that were completely dismissed.

- Saint Petersburg, FL, USA

problem #48

Sep 262024

ID.4

  • miles
Driver side door handle won't open but other doors

- Huntley, IL, USA

problem #47

May 152024

ID.4

  • miles
NHTSA Recall Number: 24V344 from May 2024 still has not been resolved and no remedy is available. There is now an additional recall: 24V651 on the vehicle.

- Canton, MI, USA

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