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2023 Volkswagen Id.4 Transmission Problems

24 owner-reported transmission complaints from NHTSA data

24
Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Crashes
Jan 2024Nov 2024
Date Range

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

Transmission Recalls (1)

RECALLCampaign #25V120000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2023 ID.4, 2022-2023 Audi Q4 e-Tron, and Q4 e-Tron Sportback vehicles. The instrument panel may not properly display the transmission gear lever indicator. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect."

Fix: Dealers will update the brake control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 14, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97H3. Audi's number for this recall is 454R.

Owner Complaints (24)

criticalPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Feb 2026

This vehicle is a total safety hazard due to two distinct failures: ​1. Unresolved Door Defect (14+ Months): For over 14 months, the vehicle has suffered from 'Self-Opening Door Handles.' Despite 4 repair attempts, the manufacturer has failed to fix this, posing a risk of doors opening while driving.

NHTSA #: 11717302
criticalPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jan 2026

The ABS violently stops at random times in parking lots or reversing from my garage going FWD or backwards, screen has turned black, software updates won’t go through, charging issues/wont charge, premature inner tire wear notably in the right rear passenger side, doors, especially passenger doors, won’t open, the heat is nonexistent in the rear & barely works in the front, most recently a code popped up in my app for powertrain.

NHTSA #: 11713300
criticalPOWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Filed: Feb 2025

As I described via various work orders to VW Centennial service since 05-15-2024 (5 service orders ago). I am seriously concerned about the sensor ability to prevent and effectively work when needed. Today, 02-26-2025 I am documenting a clear scenario where ACC failed.

NHTSA #: 11645125
criticalPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Sep 2024

While backing out of my driveway onto our residential street the car died without warning and all information displays went blank for a moment and then all the warning lights came on. The car would not change gears and my car was obstructing the roadway. My children were in the backseat of the car.

NHTSA #: 11613480
criticalPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2024

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.

NHTSA #: 11605706
criticalPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Jun 2024

My 2023 ID.4 is riddled with electrical problems. MY ID.4 keeps stalling and is going tomorrow for a 3rd time to be looked at for this issue. My screens and speedometer blackout while driving frequently.

NHTSA #: 11597262
highPOWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION
Filed: Mar 2025

The contact owns a 2023 Volkswagen ID.4. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V651000 (STRUCTURE) and 25V120000 (POWER TRAIN, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC), 24V344000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION, EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available.

NHTSA #: 11649104
highPOWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
CrashFiled: Jun 2024

I was halfway into a parking stall. There was a cement sign post at the end of the stall and a truck facing me opposite. About six feet from the post the car accelerated and glanced off the post and hit the truck slightly.

NHTSA #: 11592927
highPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Apr 2023

The contact owns a 2023 Volkswagen ID.4. The contact stated while driving and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that a message to “Disconnect the Charging Cable” was displayed.

NHTSA #: 11518304
mediumPOWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Feb 2026

The mobile app will not connect, preventing charging monitoring or battery pre-conditioning in cold weather. Charging frequently fails to initiate or stops prematurely. Level 2 (slow) charging often stops after only 5–10% of charge is added but is unpredictable.

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NHTSA #: 11714852
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2026

I am reporting a potential safety-related defect involving the high-voltage battery system and associated diagnostic software in a 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S AWD. The vehicle has experienced abnormal battery behavior, including accelerated degradation and confirmed system faults affecting battery management, charging, and vehicle communication.

NHTSA #: 11710289
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Sep 2025

I am writing to bring to your attention an issue we recently encountered with our 2023 VW ID.4. We began hearing a clicking noise and brought the vehicle in for a diagnostic inspection. The dealership has informed us that the rear drive motor has failed and that the vehicle requires a full motor replacement, estimated at nearly $5,000.

NHTSA #: 11689951
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Mar 2025

On [XXX], our 2023 VW ID.4 Pro S which kept breaking down during our Vegas trip. It’s still under manufacturer warranty. 17,931 miles, VIN # [XXX] .

NHTSA #: 11646095
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2025

Two problems. 1) the infotainment module cuts in and out. 2) Most important, the vehicle lunged ahead for no reason from a dead stop.

NHTSA #: 11634874
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jun 2024

After coming to a stop or slowing the vehicle down to under 5 MPH, the vehicle occasionally does not respond to the accelerator being pressed. When this happens, I can take my foot completely off the accelerator and press the accelerator to the floor several times before the car will begin moving. It generally starts moving again after a few seconds.

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NHTSA #: 11592211
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jun 2024

The contact owns a 2023 Volkswagen ID.4. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds and after stopping at a stop sign and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal needed to be depressed several times before the vehicle accelerated.

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NHTSA #: 11592260
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2024

5264 miles – Red warnings come on after charging vehicle. Pulled over and turned vehicle off. Took vehicle to AutoNation VW.

NHTSA #: 11563981
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jun 2023

When maneuvering off our steep driveway and performing a right turn onto the road, it's necessary to reverse back up the driveway to do this. When putting the car in reverse and then pressing the accelerator, the car went forward (more than a small roll, about a foot or so).

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NHTSA #: 11525461
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2023

The car shut down while driving. Many system warnings appeared sequentially stating that they were no longer functioning. The first to appear and remain as a warning light is the electrical system malfunction.

NHTSA #: 11511465
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Feb 2023

On long drives (1+ hour or more) my 2023 VW ID.4 Pro S (all electric) displays a "limited driving power" warning at random times, and the speed drops by half or more. This has happened on all long drives (5 separate days) and the car has been serviced by the dealer three times and they cannot find a solution.

NHTSA #: 11509090
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2023

Upon entering the vehicle it is displayed that there is a 12V error and that the electrical system is malfunctioning. The vehicle cannot be put into gear. Exiting the vehicle and reentering the vehicle clears the error most of the time, making it seem like this error is false.

NHTSA #: 11507779
lowPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jan 2026

Problem Description The core issue stems from a production fault in the battery cells that can cause increased self-discharge. In a high-voltage battery pack, which operates like a chain of interconnected modules, a single faulty module with elevated self-discharge becomes the “weakest link.” This leads to: • Degradation of the overall usable capacity.

NHTSA #: 11713226
lowPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Filed: Nov 2024

So our door handles have not been working to the point where my kids are stuck in the car and they can’t open the door and from the outside we are not able to open the door. We have safety warnings that pop up often then disappear and also we have our screens turn black and take a mom to turn back on.

NHTSA #: 11626925
lowPOWER TRAIN,SEATS,ENGINE
Filed: Nov 2022

While in reverse if you turn to look back through the window instead of relying on the back-up camera, the car will turn off because there is a sensor on the seat that turns the car off if weight is not distributed correctly. The camera is not always reliable especially in situations with a lot of traffic or tricking maneuvering situations.

NHTSA #: 11494568

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