From the little experience i got with the haptic buttons when test driving the 2026 at the dealership, going back to real buttons must be one of the biggest upgrades in the 2027 model.
I've had this first edition ID.4 for 5 months now and the fastest i've charged at is 130kw peak, did not even know the 2021 was capable of 162kw because it says 125-130kw peak online! Super cool!
My 2009 Camry has 150k miles and it was time to upgrade. After trying the Chevy Equinox, Mustang and Kia, decided on the ID4 with $26k miles. Dealer financing was 2.9%, and I have high yield savings account that pays around 4%, so it was a no brainer to finance it. Looking forward to not buying gas anymore!
I got my iD.4 in 2022. Last fall it shut down out of nowhere while I was driving it and I had to get it towed to the dealer. VW dragged their feet for months refusing to authorize the repair. They kept insisting I hit something even though the dealer told me it was clear from looking at the car that I did not.
Vw finally approved the repair, my car was at the dealer for more than 7 months. I was not given a loaner until a month in so I had to rent a car. VW refused to cover the cost of my rental.
I've been a loyal VW customer for 20 years but no longer. I'm trading it in asap and will never buy VW again.
If you're wondering, this is what was wrong with it-
The high voltage heater had a short internally, which caused the pyrotechnics in the battery to blow. All 3 modules inside the battery and the high voltage heater were replaced.
Hi! I was given a VW Tesla charger adapter, and when I pulled up to a Tesla charger I couldn’t figure out in the time I had how to initiate charging. What am I doing wrong? I downloaded the Tesla app but the chargers I was in front of didn’t populate. There weren’t instructions on the chargers. Also are they any better/cheaper than the DC chargers I’ve been using while traveling? Or just more prevalent?
Since I bought my ID4 '24, I've always used B mode in both city and highway driving, but recently I started using D mode when I hop on the highway, what a difference! I feel the car behaves differently, I was never able find the right word until now, but driving in B mode on the highway feels like you're dragging a parachute, you always need to keep constant pressure on the pedal or you immediately lose speed, it's a bit annoying if you need to reposition your foot or if you turn off cruise control... In D mode when you reach crusing speed, it just GOES! it feels like the motor keeps pushing instead of dragging. Anyway I'm discovering a whole new driving style, I'm glad my ID4 still surprises me after 2 years of driving it 👍
Has anyone bought one of them crevice blockers? Any that fit the id4 well?
I have a 2025 ID4. The car drives normally and I can see state of charge and other live data in the app. However remote functions like unlock and climate control are disabled.
The app shows a message saying the 12 volt battery level is too low and that it will recharge during driving. I have already done two separate one hour drives but the message is still there.
There are no warnings on the dashboard and the car behaves normally with the physical key. Only the app features are affected.
Because of the European heatwave I have done a lot of remote AC and done pretty short trips so I assume that has affected the 12v, but I also assumed it would fix itself after the longer drives or just get charged by the HV after turning on Optimised Battery Use.
Has anyone seen this before or know if it is a software issue or an actual 12 volt battery problem?
Time to vist dealership?
Hi, we’re ready to trade one of our ICE vehicles for a practical, used EV.
I’ll be test driving a 2023 Pro S early next week, but I keep reading about the important software / efficiency improvements of the 2024+ infotainment, better motor efficiency, and preheating battery functionality. I’m hoping to keep the purchase price as low as possible.
Will any of this really be a factor when:
- I will be level 2 charging in my garage 100% of the time, apart from the rare 300-400 mile road trip for a work event (my wife’s Toyota Highlander will be our main road tripper)
- I live in a mild climate with snow 1-2 times a year and freezing high temps 30ish days a year
- My daily commute (kids to school and errands…I work from home) averages 30 miles a day and will rarely exceed 90 miles a day.
- I use Apple CarPlay 100% of the time in my current vehicle
* Secondary question: Have the software updates for pre-2024 models helped reliability and functionality?
Thanks for your feedback.
2021 pro s rwd, recently bought and was goofing around with voice commands. Anytime I try and use it to navigate somewhere I get ‘sorry system could not connect to the internet’.
But otherwise the navigation has worked flawlessly, myVW app has worked perfectly fine. My sos light is green and emergency calls are activated.
I also requested an OTA update going on 3 weeks ago, and it still hasn’t been installed, most likely related to the issue voice navigation is having?
Just did a road trip from Phoenix to Flagstaff in my 2023 id4 pro s rwd with 14k miles. Left with 100% 250 estimated and after driving 140 miles arrived with only a mere 16% and 27 miles left.
First road trip in it and im really disappointed in the range. I averaged 75-80mph climate at auto 72°. I know going slower could have helped range but I'm not going under the floor of traffic to save a few miles.
Am I missing something, going faster didn't effect my Tesla this much.
I didn't think my 2019 Tesla model 3 performance that I traded in would be that must more efficient.
I am curious if this might arrive for any older ID.4s. Not a lot is known as of now but more should arrive in the coming months. Regardless, it’s a major win for VW in general.
https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/02/vw-planning-apple-wallet-car-keys/
Earlier this year my 'trial' of the remote access ended. I don't need another subscription, especially for my car. The only work around to start the heat or ac before entering I've found is to unlock the car, and leave my keys nearby. If I walk away with the keys, it turns back off.
I normally wouldn't care for just me, but I can't be putting my kids into a 120 degree (or 0 degree in the winter) car. Has anyone found a work around besides unlocking and hoping for the best?
Side note, it's really annoying that I have to pay a subscription for a feature of the car, it feels illegal, even if it's not as egregious as BMW and their heated seats.
Edit - I forgot, I have a 2021 First if that matters.
Hello,
I am currently at a VW dealership and looking for some input before committing or walking away.
I tested the battery with the car scanner app. The Maximum Energy Content of the traction battery is showing "70800 Wh".
The car is a 2023 ID.4 Pro S with 17 000 miles on it.
I'm not sure if outside temperature impacts the test, but its about 100+ degrees outside.
From what I've looked up (could be mistaken), the car scanner up would display 77000 if the car was brand new. Meaning 91.9% battery currently.
Is the battery reading of 70800 a good buy or would you suggest walking away?
Thanks!
Edit: Forgot to add that it's a RWD
Hi, folks-I have a 2023 ID.4 Pro S AWD and am hoping to g to disable the welcome screen. I bought the OBD dongle from DFirst and purchased credits to remove the screen, but I keep getting this error. My hood was open the whole time. Any suggestions from folks who have successfully said goodbye to the welcome screen?
Just completed a short road trip to Tahoe. The navigation and charging is a breeze using the abrp app and OBD dongle. In my previous road trips, I had to plan the charging stations before the trip, monitor the battery status, and sometimes control the speed and turn off the AC in order to reach the charging station. Lots of mental exercise along the road.
This time, I installed a Bluetooth OBD dongle, which sends the real-time battery status to the AARP app. The app dynamically adjusts the charging spot based on the battery percentage. The estimated remaining battery is very accurate. I just feel so much more relief than before!
The experience is getting similar to Tesla's navigation, and far superior to VW's own system. I used the android auto with the app. Highly recommended.