The most-reported ID. Buzz run is WVGNYVEB9SH (2025 builds) with 2 complaints, 1.8× the typical run. Unknown or other problems make up 31% of reports; NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for ID. Buzz model years 2025–2025.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Volkswagen ID. Buzz has 11 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 50% of every ID. Buzz complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WVGNYVEB9SH•••••• | 2025 | — | — | |
| WVG6YVEB3SH•••••• | 2025 | — | — | |
| WVGAWVEB7SH•••••• | 2025 | — | — | |
| WVG6YVEB2SH•••••• | 2025 | — | — | |
| WVG6YVEB1SH•••••• | 2025 | — | — | |
| WVG6YVEB8SH•••••• | 2025 | 1 | — | |
| WVGNYVEB0SH•••••• | 2025 | — | — | |
| WVGNYVEB4SH•••••• | 2025 | 1 | — | |
| WVG6YVEB5SH•••••• | 2025 | — | — | |
| WVG5WVEB7SH•••••• | 2025 | — | — | |
| WVGAWVEB1SH•••••• | 2025 | — | — |
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | 11 | 2 |
Heaviest year here is 2025 at 1.1 complaints per run; lightest is 2025 at 1.1. The 2025 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 31% of everything Volkswagen ID. Buzz owners report: Unknown Or Other, 4 of 12 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | — | — | |
| Structure | — | — | |
| Service Brakes | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | — | — | |
| Fuel/propulsion System | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 2 recall campaigns on the Volkswagen ID. Buzz; the 2 below cover build years 2025 to 2025. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 25V233000 | Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel | 2025 |
| 25V269000 | Seats:mid/rear Assembly | 2025 |
The ID. Buzz against its rivals
The ID. Buzz draws 1.1 complaints per production run; the Toyota Sienna 6.6, the Honda Odyssey 7.2 and the Kia Carnival 2.8. That is the lowest rate of the 4.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen ID. Buzz | 12 | 11 | 16.7% | |
| Toyota Sienna | 7,071 | 1,077 | 5% | |
| Honda Odyssey | 11,244 | 1,568 | 3.5% | |
| Kia Carnival | 407 | 144 | 2.5% |
How serious were they
Of the 12 reports on the Volkswagen ID. Buzz, 16.7% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Volkswagen ID. Buzz | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 12 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 2 (16.7%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 0 (0%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 188% above the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Volkswagen ID. Buzz share of that is 12 complaints over 11 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Volkswagen ID. Buzz VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 12 NHTSA complaints from 11 ID. Buzz runs and 2 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which ID. Buzz production run has the most complaints?
WVGNYVEB9SH, a 2025 build, with 2 complaints. The typical ID. Buzz run has 1.1.
Does the ID. Buzz get more complaints than the Toyota Sienna?
No: 1.1 complaints per production run for the ID. Buzz against 6.6 for the Toyota Sienna.
How many ID. Buzz complaints involve a crash?
16.7% of 12 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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