2022 Volkswagen ID.4 acceleration & cruise control problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Jun 24, 2026MEElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise Control

   The issues I am having are exactly the ones that were subject to an earlier recall. NHTSA: 24V344 and Volkswagen 919A. From the text of that recall: "Due to a software issue, affected vehicles may experience center displays and instrument panel displays that do not boot, or that sporadically reset. This can result in loss of speedometer inforation or loss of rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…

   NHTSA complaint #11746154 · source
2. Filed Apr 15, 2026MADriver Assistance & Safety TechAcceleration & Cruise Control

   I brought my car to the Volkswagen garage because there was a problem with the software, mainly the GPS was off. The location shown was 1 mile away. After 10 days in the garage, I asked if I could take it back and the case remained open because the problem was not resolved. I was pulling back my car in front of the house to unload groceries and it did not stop, damaged the garage door. Several people complained about this problem on the web, when the car is in reverse, and…

   NHTSA complaint #11731353 · source
3. Filed Dec 18, 2025MDDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise Control

   My 2022 VW ID.4 Pro S has experienced a total failure of the GPS and telematics system (J949 module), causing a dangerous 'GPS Drift' where the vehicle reports its location miles away from its actual position. This creates two severe safety hazards: Automated System Malfunction: The Travel Assist and Dynamic Road Sign systems are receiving conflicting data. The camera correctly identifies a speed limit (e.g., 40 mph), but the faulty GPS overrides it with incorrect map data…

   NHTSA complaint #11705922 · source
4. Filed Sep 14, 2025CACrash1 injuredTowedBrakesAcceleration & Cruise ControlSteering

   [XXX] [XXX] September 14, 2025 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Subject: Formal Complaint – Safety Defect in 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 (Power Steering and Brake Failure) Dear Sir or Madam, I am submitting this formal complaint regarding a serious safety defect in my 2022 Volkswagen ID.4, which resulted in a crash and a minor injury to my wife. This defect poses a substantial risk…

   NHTSA complaint #11687156 · source
5. Filed Mar 6, 2025VACrashTowedDriver Assistance & Safety TechAcceleration & Cruise Control

   I was turning into a parking spot in front of the entry doors to a Sheetz convenience store. I was slowing down, and had gotten halfway into the space. All of a sudden, the car surged forward, went over the curb and hit the bollard in front of the parking space. It was hit with such force that the bollard bent and went under our car. My memory is that I was pressing on the brake very hard, once the acceleration started. My husband was in the car with me and can attest to all…

   NHTSA complaint #11646763 · source
6. Filed Nov 13, 2024DECrashTowedBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechAcceleration & Cruise Control

   Was coming to stopped traffic, suddenly car accelerated quickly and rear ended car in front, which then hit 2 cars in front. Event data recorder showed the acceleration; not sure what happened. Car has haptic button for adaptive cruise control and ? Engaged on resume button left side of steering wheel. VW says not a manufacturing defect. Fortunately no injuries - air bags did not deploy.

   NHTSA complaint #11625016 · source
7. Filed Oct 13, 2024MAElectrical SystemOther / UnknownAcceleration & Cruise Control

   I’ve had a recall on this car for over 4 months and the dealership/brand hasn’t been able to fix the car yet. I recently got another recall that looks it won’t be fixed because, as the first one, the repairs are not yet available. The dashboard and the screen every now and then will go off and reset as if I was turning the car on. It has happened when the car is moving. My car is loosing value due to this recalls because it’s reported and I don’t feel safe driving and…

   NHTSA complaint #11619541 · source
8. Filed Oct 3, 2024NJElectrical SystemOther / UnknownAcceleration & Cruise Control

   For the past couple of months, noticing an issue where the main Display in center and also Dashboard above the steering wheel goes pitch black with nothing being displayed while driving. A few times, I was driving on the highway and all screens were black, I could not see what speed I was going at. #2: CarPlay is constantly rebooting every 2 seconds, disconnecting and connecting but e not continuously connected #3 CarPlay automatically connects when I am not in the car but…

   NHTSA complaint #11617953 · source
9. Filed Sep 19, 2024CABody & StructureAcceleration & Cruise Control

   I am writing to report two concerning safety issues with my vehicle: Repeated Door Clicking During Car Wash: On multiple occasions while driving through an automatic car wash, I have noticed that the car doors repeatedly click, as if attempting to unlock or open. This erratic behavior occurs despite no input from the driver or passengers, raising concerns about the vehicle’s electrical system and its reliability under normal operating conditions. Speedometer Malfunction:…

   NHTSA complaint #11615318 · source
10. Filed Aug 29, 20245,000 miFLBrakesElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise Control

    The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen ID.4. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the failure had occurred three times. In addition, the contact stated on one of the two failures the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated on the third failure, the vehicle completely shut off. The contact stated that on several occasions, the brake pedal…

    NHTSA complaint #11611609 · source
11. Filed Jul 28, 2024CADriver Assistance & Safety TechAcceleration & Cruise Control

    Vehicle suffers from unintended and sudden acceleration when the "resume' capacitive touch button is accidentally brushed against. The vehicle is subject to injure or kill the vehicles occupants or others struck by the vehicle. Vehicle advised there is "no issue" with the vehicle but they did acknowledge the problem with the design of the steering wheel. The issue is intermittent and has occurred while driving at slow speeds in parking lots when the steering wheel is…

    NHTSA complaint #11605013 · source
12. Filed Jul 14, 2024CAAcceleration & Cruise ControlSteering

    Vehicle is dealer to address issues about steering rack failure and control system (speedometer screen and Intelligent touch screen system) blanking. Two weeks ago I nearly crashed into a car in front of me because the car became unresponsive.

    NHTSA complaint #11602040 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology