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2021 Volkswagen Id.4 Body & Structure Problems

16 owner-reported body & structure complaints from NHTSA data

16
Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Crashes
Jan 2025Dec 2023
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Body & Structure Recalls (2)

RECALLCampaign #23V312000

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2022 ID.4 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with door handles that allow water to enter the circuit board assembly, which can cause the doors to open unexpectedly when the vehicle is subject to high lateral forces at speeds below 9 mph/15 kmh.

Fix: Dealers will update the vehicle software, and inspect the door handles as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 19, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall are 57J5 and 57J8. This recall was replaced by recall number 24V-651

RECALLCampaign #24V651000

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 ID.4 vehicles. The door handles may allow water to enter the circuit board assembly, which can cause the doors to open unexpectedly.

Fix: Volkswagen dealers will inspect and replace the door handles as necessary, and update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 27, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 57J9. This recall expands previous recall numbers 23V-312 and 23V-213. Vehicles previously repaired under 23V-312 and 23V-213 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Owner Complaints (16)

criticalSTRUCTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION
CrashFiled: Apr 2025

I was pulling into a parking space and slowly moving forward to get to the front of the space. The car spurted forward about 2 feet with force and crashed into a cement based light standard. There was significant damage to the front end.

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NHTSA #: 11657616
highSTRUCTURE
Filed: Jan 2023

The driver door unlocks and occasionally opens on its own. Took the car to the dealer at a faulty door handle was diagnosed. A replacement handle was installed and the problem was corrected.

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NHTSA #: 11503365
mediumSTRUCTURE
Filed: Mar 2025

See attached document for complaint. I am writing to you regarding the safety recall 57J9-Door Handles recall for My 2021 Volkswagen ID 4, VIN [XXX] . I have been receiving a notice regarding this recall for months and the VW dealers in my area are not able to repair this.

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NHTSA #: 11650455
mediumSTRUCTURE
Filed: Feb 2025

The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V651000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.

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NHTSA #: 11643320
mediumSTRUCTURE
Filed: Jan 2025

The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V651000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.

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NHTSA #: 11638063
mediumSTRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT,BACK OVER PREVENTION
Filed: Jan 2025

The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V651000 (STRUCTURE) and 24V344000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION, EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available.

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NHTSA #: 11635598
mediumSTRUCTURE
Filed: Nov 2024

rear passenger door opened while driving. Taking the vehicle in for a second repair on this item next week.

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NHTSA #: 11625432
mediumSTRUCTURE
Filed: Jan 2024

There's an active recall for the doors on this car with guidance not to bring it in due to lack of parts to fix the vehicle. On 1/11/24 I was driving this car, on a major interstate, heard clicking noises, and the door decided to open on its on while the car was in motion. I was able to pull over and shut the door.

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NHTSA #: 11567909
mediumSTRUCTURE
Filed: Jan 2024

The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. The command on the driver’s, passenger’s, and driver’s side rear door handles opened with the application. There were no warning lights illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11565985
mediumSTRUCTURE
Filed: Dec 2023

The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V312000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.

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NHTSA #: 11561392
mediumSTRUCTURE
Filed: Sep 2023

The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V312000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.

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NHTSA #: 11542927
mediumSTRUCTURE
Filed: Jul 2023

The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number 23V312000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available for the recall repair.

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NHTSA #: 11534139
lowSTRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jun 2025

Battery cell issue not resolved due to charger recall. Vehicle now unable to drive. Door handle recall still outstanding and predicted completion unknown due to parts issue.

NHTSA #: 11664178
lowSTRUCTURE
Filed: Jan 2025

recall states door will open at anytime. this was not explained at the time of purchase. I traded the car back to Volkswagen and was given a much lower offer

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NHTSA #: 11635437
lowSTRUCTURE
Filed: Feb 2024

In two years I haven’t been able to open my passenger side doors from the outside.. VW states it a recall item with no fix available. This is only a way to skirt the lemon laws.

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NHTSA #: 11574525
lowSTRUCTURE
Filed: Apr 2023

Passenger side door opened while driving at low speed. Also, both front doors do not open from the outside.

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NHTSA #: 11516381

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