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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1V2WNPE89PC048042 · Checked Oct 24, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 7

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1V2WNPE89PC•••••• 2023 Volkswagen ID.4

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458on the model
91builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reported Electrical System 4 Forward Collision Avoidance 4 Fuel/propulsion System 2 Lane Departure 2

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Vehicle Speed Control crash Oct 2025
On October 04/2025 The vehicle was parked and stationary when it suddenly accelerated forward on its own. The brakes were completely unresponsive. I had a passenger in the front seat, and both she and I are certain that I was pressing the brake, but the car did not slow down at…
Electrical System Sep 2026
Recall 93EA / NHTSA campaign 26V030000 (high-voltage battery). I am the owner of a 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 subject to safety recall 93EA (high-voltage battery). I live on the [XXX], and bought the car on this island from Pre-Owned Motor Cars. There is no authorized Volkswagen…
Fuel/propulsion System Nov 2023
The car came to a sudden unexpected stop from about 10 miles per hour. Everything shut down and the car came to a harsh stop, skipping/shuddering/stuttering. Happened so fast and unexpectedly that it startled me. Almost like the brakes were locking up and pulsing. But no brakes…
Vehicle Speed Control Jul 2025
When driving at low speed in a parking log, vehicle began to accelerate suddenly. Driver was able to brake to avoid collision. Seemed to be due toaccidental touch of capacitive touch RES button on left side of steering wheel, which resumed previous ACC speed. ACC had not been…
Electrical System Sep 2024
The contact owns a 2023 Volkswagen ID.4. The contact stated while the contact's husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact stated that several warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact allowed the vehicle to stop before restarting…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1V2WNPE89PC048042 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.