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2026 Volkswagen ID.4 recalls & problems

The 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 has 2 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

Recalls2safety recalls
Complaints0filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
NHTSA overall5 ★crash-test stars
2026 Volkswagen ID.4 in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

1 recall for this model year carries an NHTSA do not drive advisory. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Safety recalls

Electrical systemSep 30, 2026

Propulsion system › Traction battery

Recall 26V63000022,524 vehicles

Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2026 ID.4 vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail and lead to a vehicle fire.
Risk
A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Fix
Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. The remedy is currently under development. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed November 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93EX. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 6, 2026.
WheelsDec 3, 2025

Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Recall 25V83500027 vehicles

NHTSA advisory: do not drive affected vehicles until repaired.

Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2026 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, and ID.4 vehicles. The incorrect wheel bolts may have been installed during vehicle manufacturing.
Risk
Incorrect wheel bolts can allow a wheel to detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. Dealers will inspect and replace the wheel bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 44BW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 5, 2025.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2026 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 SUV BEV RWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk10.3%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2026 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 SUV BEV AWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk10.9%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2026 Volkswagen ID.4 NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2026 Volkswagen ID.4 NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Range & efficiency

ID.4 EV

291mi range
Efficiency29.8 kWh/100 mi
MPGe city / hwy / comb122 / 104 / 113
Charge time (240 V)8 h

Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $650/year to charge

ID.4 AWD EV

263mi range
Efficiency33 kWh/100 mi
MPGe city / hwy / comb108 / 96 / 102
Charge time (240 V)8 h

Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive · about $750/year to charge

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.