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Used Volkswagen ID.4 I: the buying guide

SUV · since 2021 · Electric

✓ 20 sources cited · updated on 13 October 2026

Good choice, check first
Reliability
5.0/5
Estimated monthly cost
€578/month
Indicative prices
€25,980 – €49,630

3 known faults

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Volkswagen ID.4 I, front three-quarter view

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Verdict

Good choice, check first

Electric SUV rated 5 Euro NCAP stars in 2021, with a 543 L boot. Its sensitive point is the follow-up of recalls: a European recall covers the high-voltage battery modules of the ID.3, ID.4, ID.5 and ID.Buzz built up to August 2024, and the screens and software are the most cited complaint. Have the chassis number checked to confirm that the recalls and updates have been carried out before buying.

Reliability
5.0/5
Indicative prices
€25,980 – €49,630
Monthly cost
€578
Euro NCAP
5/5

Which version to choose

Versions to favour: Pro Performance 204 ch (77 kWh).

  • Pure Performance 170 ch (52 kWh)

    Electric · Automatic · 170 hp · Crit'Air green

    Entry-level 2021 version: 170 hp and a 52 kWh battery according to L'argus, 543 L boot. 55 kWh gross battery according to La Revue Automobile.

  • Pro Performance 204 ch (77 kWh)

    ✓ Recommended

    Electric · Automatic · 204 hp · 16.5 kWh/100 km · Crit'Air green

    204 hp, 82 kWh gross battery (77 kWh usable) according to La Revue Automobile, 543 L boot and 0 to 100 km/h in 8.5 s according to Actua Auto. The most common large-battery version in the 2021 range.

  • GTX 299 ch (77 kWh)

    Electric · Automatic · 299 hp · Crit'Air green

    Sporty all-wheel-drive version: 299 hp, 460 Nm and 0 to 100 km/h in 6.2 s according to L'argus, sold until 2 January 2024.

Market prices

€25,980 – €49,630

Indicative range: 2021 to 2026, yearly medians of 191 online listings collected by AutoUncle (years with at least 3 listings).

Collected on 20 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.

Known faults

Screens and software: freezing, restarts, bugs

Severity 1/3 · Annoying

The central touchscreen can slow down, freeze or restart, which hampers navigation and the air conditioning controls, and several updates have not fixed everything according to Ovoko. In the United States and Canada, a recall concerns 2021-2023 ID.4s whose instrument cluster and screens can reset or shut down, including the reversing camera image. I have not found an equivalent recall for France.

Versions
Pure Performance 170 ch (52 kWh), Pro Performance 204 ch (77 kWh), GTX 299 ch (77 kWh)
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

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

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

All faults by version and mileage →

Manufacturer recalls

See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Volkswagen ID.4”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.

Real monthly cost

Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated

Monthly cost by item
Electricity€37
Insurance€82
Maintenance€29
Depreciation€430
Total per month€578

⚠ Estimates to treat with caution

  • Maintenance: published servicing price plus an estimated allowance for tyres and brakes.
  • Depreciation estimated at 12% of the median price a year, as no year-by-year valuation is usable.
Calculation details (12,000 km a year)
Electricity€37

Pro Performance 204 ch (77 kWh) version: combined consumption of 16.5 kWh/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 0.194 €/kWh, for 1,000 km a month.

16.5 × 1.15 × 0.194 € × 10 = €37

Electricity price: EDF regulated Base tariff, home charging (as of 7 October 2026).

Consumption: technical data for the version (sources at the bottom of the guide).

Insurance€82

Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.

Maintenance€29

Servicing and wear parts (tyres, brakes) for 12,000 km a year, per month.

Depreciation€430

Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the valuation gap between two years, per month.

Inspection checklist

Things to check

  • Have a Volkswagen dealer check, using the chassis number, that the high-voltage battery recall (modules) has been dealt with or does not apply to the car.
  • Check that the software is up to date: the central screen, instrument cluster and reversing camera should start without freezing or restarting during the test drive.
  • Ask for a high-voltage battery diagnosis and check that no battery warning light is on.
  • Check the condition of the 12 V battery and whether any charging alerts appear at start-up.
  • Test charging on AC and DC, with the supplied cable, to make sure it starts normally.

Questions to ask the seller

  • Have the recalls and software update campaigns (high-voltage battery in particular) been carried out? Do you have the proof?
  • Has the software already caused problems (frozen screen, restarts) and has it been updated at a workshop?
  • Has the high-voltage battery been inspected or have any modules been replaced?

Test-drive tip: read the fault codes

A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.

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Electric or hybrid equivalent

No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost

Alternatives

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Tesla Model Y

I · since 2021

Good choice, check first
Price
€32,000 – €38,500
Reliability
4/5
Fuel types
Electric

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Volkswagen Tiguan

II · 2016–2024

Good choice, check first
Price
€16,000 – €36,000
Reliability
4/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid

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Peugeot 3008

II · 2016–2023

Buy with care
Price
€7,980 – €17,294
Reliability
3/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid

Before you buy: check and equip

Check the history

Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.

Read fault codes

An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.

Parts and maintenance

Compare prices of parts for the Volkswagen ID.4 I (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.

Insure the car

Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.

Frequently asked questions

What Euro NCAP rating does the Volkswagen ID.4 have?

5 stars in 2021, with 93% for adult occupant protection, 89% for children, 76% for vulnerable road users (the weakest point) and 85% for safety assist systems.

What is the boot capacity of the ID.4?

543 L in the five-seat configuration according to L'argus and Actua Auto, for the 170 hp and 204 hp versions.

Is there a recall on used ID.4s?

Yes: a European recall concerns the high-voltage battery modules of the ID.3, ID.4, ID.5 and ID.Buzz built up to August 2024 (software update and inspection, replacement of modules if necessary). Check with the chassis number at a Volkswagen dealer.

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