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Volkswagen ID.4

2021 only

505 classified complaints 11 recalls

2021 Volkswagen ID.4 have 505 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 11 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Body control and other modules, typically surfacing around 11,657 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2021 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Volkswagen ID.4 report for every year combined.

Where this year fits

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2021 only

Body control and other modules · Electrical 193 complaints

Median onset: 11,657 miles. 4.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration · Electrical 53 complaints

Median onset: 35,000 miles. 5.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 46 complaints

Median onset: 58,000 miles. 4.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Hybrid or EV traction battery and inverter · Electrical 44 complaints

Median onset: 10,000 miles. 2.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $2,740–$5,240 nationally.

Infotainment, screen and software · Electrical 38 complaints

Median onset: 67,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Battery, alternator and charging · Electrical 20 complaints

Median onset: 38,000 miles.

Typical repair: $250–$1,030 nationally.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 19 complaints

Median onset: 30,000 miles. 21.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Master cylinder and booster · Brakes 19 complaints

Median onset: 37,500 miles. 21.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2021 model year. See the full Volkswagen ID.4 report for every year and full specs/safety data.