2023 Volkswagen ID.4 visibility & wipers problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Sep 28, 2026NHVisibility & Wipers

   The front windshield wiper system intermittently malfunctions on both the driver and passenger sides. During operation, either wiper blade can fold or roll over on itself instead of remaining properly positioned against the windshield. The vehicle and wiper system are currently available for inspection upon request. This creates a safety concern because the malfunction can reduce the effectiveness of the windshield wipers during rain and impair forward visibility. I…

   NHTSA complaint #11767476 · source
2. Filed May 4, 2026MAVisibility & Wipers

   We bought our car in April, 2024 from Wellesley Volkswagen, [XXX] . The car has a problem with the windshield wiper Control (safety standard 101?). The car’s windshield wiper stalk is on the right side of the steering wheel. Moving the stalk up or down activates the front wipers. Pulling the stalk will activate the front wiper washer. Pushing the stalk away will activate the rear wiper and washer. Moving the stalk up from the off position will provide 1 wipe. Moving the…

   NHTSA complaint #11735491 · source
3. Filed Oct 20, 2025TXOther / UnknownVisibility & Wipers

   iD4 has had 2 recent recalls requiring software updates at the dealership. Vehicle was taken in 6/26/25 for door handle recall and software update. returned after 7 days, door handle replacement completed, but unable to do software update due to "server down". Dealer to call when server back up. The care began to have intermittent center screen going blank and backup camera not coming on in reverse. I called to confirm sever back up. took car in again 9/8/25, returned after…

   NHTSA complaint #11694483 · source
4. Filed Sep 13, 2025OHOther / UnknownVisibility & Wipers

   To the left of the steering wheel, there is a button for “Max Windshield Defog”. When this button is pressed, the fan speed slows down and does not help clear visibility of a foggy windshield. Instead, the driver must navigate through several on screen menus to find and manually adjust for windshield defog, which is a safety concern while operating the vehicle.

   NHTSA complaint #11687051 · source
5. Filed May 13, 202530,000 miNMBody & StructureVisibility & Wipers

   The contact owns a 2023 Volkswagen ID.4. The contact stated that after stopping the vehicle, the front driver’s side door erroneously opened, causing damage to the door stop and window. The contact stated that after the failure, the window failed to roll down completely. Additionally, whenever the door was opened, the door opened extremely wide. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who diagnosed that the doorstop was damaged, and the door needed to be replaced. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11660646 · source
6. Filed Apr 16, 2025OHVisibility & Wipers

   (addressing the above bullets as numbered items) (1) OEM replacement windshield (after what seems to be impact damage, although there are some reports in social media about "spontaneous windshield breakage - i.e. no known impact). It is available (currently installed in vehicle) for inspection upon request. (2) Safety is currently at risk because of bad image distortion near the passenger "A-pillar". (3) Problem has been seen in a photograph by both a VW dealership, and…

   NHTSA complaint #11654916 · source
7. Filed Dec 29, 2024MDVisibility & Wipers

   The OEM heated windshield has a relatively common defect where there is extreme distortion in the glass along the passenger side edge of the windshield. This is obviously a safety issue because that area is key for visibility of pedestrians and bicyclists and other vehicles when making turns. The vehicle is currently at the dealer pending repair with no updates.

   NHTSA complaint #11632932 · source
8. Filed Sep 17, 2024ORVisibility & Wipers

   One week after buying the new car, the windshield cracked and quickly spread across the width of the car. There may have been a rock impact and I was on the highway. This is on a heated glass AWD Pro S model. It's apparently incredibly common for this to happen.

   NHTSA complaint #11615099 · source
9. Filed Jul 16, 202410 miAZVisibility & Wipers

   The contact owns a 2023 Volkswagen ID.4. The contact stated that the vehicle was purchased brand new with a defective windshield. The contact stated that the windshield was wavy and distorted the view of the roadway while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the windshield was replaced on two occasions; however, the failure persisted because the replacement parts were also defective. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure…

   NHTSA complaint #11602775 · source
10. Filed Apr 19, 2024UTVisibility & Wipers

    The windshield on the car has some severe warping that distorts the view of the driver. It causes optical illusions and dizziness. The dealer thus far refuses to fix the issue. The issue can be easily researched and it's easy to find others complaining of the issue.

    NHTSA complaint #11584024 · source
11. Filed Apr 18, 2024CAAcceleration & Cruise ControlVisibility & Wipers

    My ID4 windshield chips very easily and in fact i have had it for less then 1 year and small rocks on freeway damaged windshield and had to replace it out of my pocket. Even after getting new windshield it’s chipping again. The glass is hazardous as i am afraid it will break easily when compared with other cars. Cars speedometer turn off due to VW software glitch while driving so in the middle of freeway drivers would have no idea on speed and can cause accidents.

    NHTSA complaint #11583865 · source
12. Filed Apr 4, 2024CAVisibility & Wipers

    Passenger window moves in opposite direction. Specifically, when the passenger window is partially down, trying to close the window from the driver side switch results in the window traveling in the opposite direction. This is a safety concern. If there are children or dogs in the passenger side, or if there is someone outside trying to get in, the window opening instead of closing is very unexpected and is a concern. Brought to the dealer and reproduced. Said they “fixed…

    NHTSA complaint #11581238 · 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