2023 Volkswagen ID.4 fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Jul 23, 2026WAElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   I am driving home from work and I’m right around the corner from my house. As soon as I try to make a turn, the car begins beeping and the faults “Electrical system malfunction” and “12V power supply” show up. My car does not accelerate, I lose power steering, and I can no longer move while I’m still in the middle of the road with cars around me. Thankfully, there was a slight downhill that allowed me to coast somewhat off the road, but I had to push this 4600+ lbs car (by…

   NHTSA complaint #11752552 · source
2. Filed Apr 16, 2026MAElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionLighting

   Car has been in and out of various VW dealers since purchase at the end of August 2023. Car was purchased new. Immediately began receiving emergency “stop driving vehicle” messages on driver display. VW on call service advised if the car drives, I can operate it and no further action is necessary. Various Electical errors including charge 12V battery, infotainment screen going black or resetting while driving, no display while in reverse, car losing power on highway, car…

   NHTSA complaint #11731530 · source
3. Filed Apr 10, 2026CAFireFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   I was charging at Electrify America charging station for approximately 20 minutes when suddenly I felt the ID.4 shaking and then seconds later I was surrounded by smoke coming from outside and beneath the ID.4. The ID.4 was not turned on and was completely stationary. I unplugged the vehicle. During this time I made a best effort to not inhale but it happened so quickly that it was unavoidable. The smoke smelled really toxic and tasted like chemicals. I felt nauseous and…

   NHTSA complaint #11730304 · source
4. Filed Mar 1, 2026WIElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / Unknown

   I am advised by VW to not charge this vehicle using the L3 super chargers along with not to charge it "inside" a garage. However, there is no way to charge the vehicle then without spending thousands to have an electrician move the plug outside. So I am forced to have this vehicle not usable and VW offers zero fix. I have written them a formal demand letter over 3 weeks ago requesting a fix or buy back and they ignore it. They have sold a vehicle which is clearly unsafe,…

   NHTSA complaint #11721251 · source
5. Filed Feb 19, 2026CAFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   VW has informed me that my 2023 ID4 has a faulty battery that is at risk of catching fire. The VW corporate representative told me not to charge at fast charging stations and to keep it clear from my property because of the risk of it catching fire. VW has not issued the recall yet as they dont have a solution, but warned me about the dangers. They said they don't expect to issue the recall until mid march. I also talked to a VW dealer and they said when the recall comes out…

   NHTSA complaint #11719253 · source
6. Filed Feb 2, 2026CACrash3 injuredTowedBrakesFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionAcceleration & Cruise Control

   Date/Time of Incident: 1/29/36 at approximately 5:44 PM Location: Small school parking lot Vehicle: 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 On 1/29/36 at approximately 5:44 PM, I was pulling out of a parking space at low speed in a small school parking lot in my 2023 Volkswagen ID.4. As I began to move, the vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own, the steering would not turn left, and the car did not respond to braking, moving at an abnormal rate of speed over a very short distance. Prior to…

   NHTSA complaint #11715038 · source
7. Filed Dec 5, 2025CACrashDriver Assistance & Safety TechFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   At a stop, the car began rapid acceleration by itself, the auto emergency brake began but it bypassed it and began accelerating again causing me to rear end someone at a red light

   NHTSA complaint #11703344 · source
8. Filed Jul 3, 2025MADriver Assistance & Safety TechFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionAcceleration & Cruise Control

   When driving at low speed in a parking log, vehicle began to accelerate suddenly. Driver was able to brake to avoid collision. Seemed to be due toaccidental touch of capacitive touch RES button on left side of steering wheel, which resumed previous ACC speed. ACC had not been use for several days prior, but system remembered previous high speed and tried to resume.

   NHTSA complaint #11671183 · source
9. Filed Jul 2, 2025NYCrashBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Automatic parking assist and reverse braking systems exhibit severe, recurring malfunctions causing collisions and injuries. On May 24, 2025, at approx. 4:10 PM, auto-park uncommanded the vehicle to strike a mailbox in a familiar spot. Dealer dismissed incident without diagnostics. Beyond this collision, the vehicle exhibits frequent, violent, unintended braking during reverse. This occurs when: Turning body to look back: System abruptly locks brakes, causing whiplash-like…

   NHTSA complaint #11670764 · source
10. Filed Aug 27, 2024MAElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    Our VW ID.4 was leased in December 2023. The vehicle unexpectedly went into "turtle"mode or limp mode, which according to VW happens when the battery is very low. Notably, we had 80% of battery charge at the time (which is the optimum charge). Unexpectedly, the yellow turtle display came on and, worse, the vehicle lost power while driving. The speed was greatly reduced, the power was also greatly reduced. The car went from regenerative breaking to loss of regenerative…

    NHTSA complaint #11611161 · source
11. Filed Jul 31, 2024ALElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

    My car popped up a messaging stating “Electrical system not working correctly. Please service vehicle.” I called in for service and the dealer told me that the message was not urgent as it was a yellow message and that they would not be able to get me in until Tuesday. I continued to drive the car and the message would come and go for two days. On the last day, I got the message and heard an electrical whirring noise when pressing the accelerator. Then the sound and message…

    NHTSA complaint #11605706 · source
12. Filed May 19, 2024CABrakesElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    While driving my vehicle it shifts into “park”, not sure if it is an electrical issue, transmission, or breaking issue. I have taken to the dealership for repairs they worked on the driver seat sensors, was at the dealership for 10 days. Three days after repairs the same issue occurred, took back to the dealership and they informed me that they could not recreate the issue(possible electrical issue), the service advisor suggested that I should not move around in the seat…

    NHTSA complaint #11589546 · source

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