Years to avoid
Volkswagen ID.4 Years to Avoid
The 2023, 2021, 2024, 2022 model years stand out as the weakest in this Volkswagen ID.4 dataset. We only publish this page when at least four years are available and the score spread is large enough to make the comparison meaningful.
Data updated March 2026
- Weakest year
- 2023
- Model average
- 48/100
- Complaints, weakest year
- 402
- Recalls, weakest year
- 14
42/100 reliability
17-point range
42 crash · 5 fire reports
NHTSA campaigns on file
Bottom line
Why the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 ranks last
The 2023 scores 42/100, rated mixed, versus a model average of 48/100. NHTSA data contains 402 owner complaints and 14 recall campaigns for this model year.
Its most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (176), Unknown Or Other (52), Structure (34), Power Train (24). Those counts are investigation leads, not proof that every vehicle has the problem.
Inspect the full 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 record →Evidence by year
The weakest Volkswagen ID.4 model years compared
2023 Volkswagen ID.4
- Complaints
- 402
- Recalls
- 14
- Crash reports
- 42
- Fire reports
- 5
Top issues: Electrical System (176), Unknown Or Other (52), Structure (34)
View 2023 details →2021 Volkswagen ID.4
- Complaints
- 304
- Recalls
- 11
- Crash reports
- 23
- Fire reports
- 1
Top issues: Electrical System (146), Unknown Or Other (31), Steering (16)
View 2021 details →2024 Volkswagen ID.4
- Complaints
- 44
- Recalls
- 8
- Crash reports
- 3
- Fire reports
- 1
Top issues: Electrical System (21), Unknown Or Other (8), Structure (4)
View 2024 details →2022 Volkswagen ID.4
- Complaints
- 126
- Recalls
- 7
- Crash reports
- 15
- Fire reports
- 1
Top issues: Electrical System (44), Unknown Or Other (19), Vehicle Speed Control (10)
View 2022 details →Better alternatives
Stronger Volkswagen ID.4 years to put on your shortlist
| Model year | Score | Complaints | Recalls | Research |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 59/100 | 19 | 1 | View year |
Read this carefully
“Avoid” is a comparison signal, not a verdict on one VIN
A year qualifies here only when it trails the model average by at least five points, trails the best year by at least ten points, or falls below 60/100. The model also needs at least four scored years and a six-point spread. Age, sales volume and time on the road can affect raw complaint totals, so use the score and severity mix together.
Source trail
Where this Volkswagen ID.4 data comes from
VinExposed combines model-level research with the vehicle-specific history you get from a VIN. Reliability scores and complaint patterns come from Auto Reliability Index's Volkswagen ID.4 research, which analyzes NHTSA records and independent repair data.
Recall counts describe a model year, not the repair status of one car. Confirm the exact VIN with the official NHTSA recall lookup and a vehicle-history report before buying.
Buyer questions
Volkswagen ID.4 research FAQ
Which Volkswagen ID.4 years should I avoid?
2023, 2021, 2024, 2022 score materially below the strongest Volkswagen ID.4 years in this dataset. The 2023 is the weakest at 42/100, with 402 owner complaints and 14 recalls on file.
Does a low-scoring Volkswagen ID.4 year mean every car is bad?
No. Model-year data describes population-level patterns. A well-maintained vehicle with a clean title and completed recall work can be a better purchase than a neglected example from a higher-scoring year.
What should I buy instead of the worst Volkswagen ID.4 year?
The strongest alternatives in this dataset are 2025 (59/100). Compare price, mileage, equipment and the individual VIN before deciding.
Check the actual car
Model research narrows the list. The VIN confirms the car.
Check title brands, accidents, odometer history, auction records and recall status for the specific Volkswagen ID.4 you are considering.