2022 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 Steering Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Steering Issues in the 2022 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4
3 steering complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2022 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Steering Complaints
1. I still can't make sense of what exactly malfunctioned at my car accident on 9/26/2025 but I have reported to the Volkswagen Customer Service on 9/27/2025 and they couldn't give me a precise answer and told me they will have to research and call me back yesterday - 9/30/2025 but I haven't got a call as of this writing. It basically activated something that accelerated suddenly the car and it is like someone took control over the car causing me to crash with 2 cars in front of me. Yes, it is available for inspection. 2. I don't feel safe anymore with that car and also I am terrified that innocent people's lives will be put at risk. 3. I have seen some articles around the internet with the same experience that I had and it looks like Volkswagen has a law suit about it. 4. No, but I...
[XXX] [XXX] September 14, 2025 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Subject: Formal Complaint – Safety Defect in 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 (Power Steering and Brake Failure) Dear Sir or Madam, I am submitting this formal complaint regarding a serious safety defect in my 2022 Volkswagen ID.4, which resulted in a crash and a minor injury to my wife. This defect poses a substantial risk of death or serious injury to the driving public. On [XXX], my wife experienced sudden unintended acceleration, followed immediately by complete loss of braking and steering control. She was unable to avoid leaving the roadway and entered a ditch, sustaining a minor injury. The vehicle suffered fender damage. The vehicle was towed to our authorized Volkswagen dealership. The dealership’s technician documented that the power steering module failed. However, Volkswagen of America subsequently dispatched an...
Vehicle is dealer to address issues about steering rack failure and control system (speedometer screen and Intelligent touch screen system) blanking. Two weeks ago I nearly crashed into a car in front of me because the car became unresponsive.
Other 2022 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 Problem Areas
Electrical System
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Unknown Or Other
31 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
18 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
16 complaints
Structurebody
13 complaints
Service Brakes
10 complaints
Exterior Lighting
9 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
9 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings
8 complaints
Power Train
8 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
7 complaints
Air Bags
5 complaints
Back Over Prevention
5 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Equipment
4 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Visibilitywiper
4 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints
Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking
2 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
2 complaints
Lane Departure Assist
2 complaints
Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection
2 complaints
Lane Departure Warning
2 complaints
Back Over Prevention Warnings
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Suspension
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint