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Volkswagen ID.4 I recalls: manufacturer campaigns

2 documented manufacturer recalls: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaigns: 2
of 3 versions affected: 3
official RappelConso notices: 5

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

Version	Recalls
Pure Performance 170 ch (52 kWh)Electric · 170 hp	Faulty high-voltage battery modules (European recall)
Pro Performance 204 ch (77 kWh)Electric · 204 hp GTX 299 ch (77 kWh)Electric · 299 hp	Faulty high-voltage battery modules (European recall) 12 V battery no longer charging (on-board charger)

Each campaign in detail

Faulty high-voltage battery modules (European recall)
Manufacturer recall
Volkswagen is recalling nearly 100,000 electric vehicles in Europe (ID.3, ID.4, ID.5, ID.Buzz and Cupra Born) for non-compliant high-voltage battery modules. A faulty module can cause a voltage divergence between cells, with a warning light on the dashboard and a drop in range; the fire risk is presented as exceptional. The production dates cited vary between sources (up to August 2024). The repair consists of a software update and a workshop inspection, with replacement of the faulty modules if necessary.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Versions
Pure Performance 170 ch (52 kWh), Pro Performance 204 ch (77 kWh), GTX 299 ch (77 kWh)
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
12 V battery no longer charging (on-board charger)
Manufacturer recall
A US recall of 13,769 vehicles, 2024 model-year ID.4s and Audi Q4 e-tron, targets condensation in the on-board charger: it damages a circuit board, the DC/DC converter fails and the 12 V battery no longer charges, with alerts followed by a reduction in driving functions. The repair is replacement of the charger. These sources are North American and do not specify the application in France.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Versions
Pro Performance 204 ch (77 kWh), GTX 299 ch (77 kWh)
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources

Official notices published in France (RappelConso)

Notices from the French consumer authority (DGCCRF) linked to this model, collected on 29 October 2026.

3 April 2026 — Les modules cellulaires de la batterie haute tension pourraient surchauffer pendant le chargement. Cela peut conduire au feu.
Models or references
Id. Buzz, id.3, id.4, id.5, id.buzz cargo passager peut / passager van.
Risk
Incendie
Official notice (new tab)
22 July 2025 — Le moteur de pompe de l’unité esc (electronic stability control) peut manquer les trois vis et peut se détacher. Cela pourrait entraîner une défaillance du frein hydraulique, augmentant le risque d’accident. Dans un tel état, la décélération du véhicule ne serait possible que grâce à la fonction epb (electric parking brake).
Models or references
Id.3, id.4, id.5, id.7 voiture de tourisme
Risk
Blessures
Official notice (new tab)
10 June 2025 — Une connexion à vis défectueuse entre le dossier du siège et la casserole du siège peut conduire à un soutien insuffisant du dossier. Cela pourrait entraîner un risque accru de blessure en cas d’accident.
Models or references
Id.4, id.7 voiture de tourisme
Risk
Blessures
Official notice (new tab)
25 July 2024 — Le raccord de boulon du rétracteur de la ceinture de sécurité sur le côté conducteur et/ou passager a été mal serré pendant le processus de fabrication. Cela peut entraîner une détérioration de la capacité de protection en cas d’accident.
Models or references
Id.4 voiture de tourisme
Risk
Blessures
Official notice (new tab)
17 September 2021 — Le filet à bagages peut être mal apposé. En conséquence, les bagages pourraient se retrouver dans l’habitacle, causant des blessures aux occupants.
Models or references
Arteon, golf, id.4 voiture de tourisme
Risk
Blessures
Official notice (new tab)

Checking that a recall was done

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Check vehicle recalls (DVSA) (new tab) : for a car registered in the UK, by make, model and VIN.
RappelConso (new tab) : the official French recall website (DGCCRF): search for the make and model.
Safety Gate (new tab) : European alerts on dangerous products, vehicles included.

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

Model	Recalls	Known faults	Reliability
Tesla Model Y I	1	2	4.0/5
Volkswagen Tiguan II	1	3	4.0/5
Peugeot 3008 II	0	3	3.0/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Volkswagen ID.4 I had?

We have documented 2 manufacturer recalls for the Volkswagen ID.4 I: Faulty high-voltage battery modules (European recall) ; 12 V battery no longer charging (on-board charger).

Which versions of the Volkswagen ID.4 I are affected?

Every version in our guides is affected by at least one campaign.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used Volkswagen ID.4 I?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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