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severe Owners of the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 have filed 7 NHTSA complaints about the airbags at roughly $1,100 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See airbags across all vehicles →
| Model year | airbags complaints |
|---|---|
| 2021 ID.4 (this page) | 7 |
| 2022 ID.4 | 4 |
| 2023 ID.4 | 5 |
An incorrectly folded air bag may not protect the occupant as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering airbags on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Inquiries
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: This is for: The ID.4 Basic Settings test plan for DA 0015 (Airbag Module) During the test it will stop during the test plan and say: The following function could not be performed: Basic setting, Inertial sensor system End of test.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗VW contact when reporting a Airbag or Pyrotechnic safety belt deployment. Update to model year applicability.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states MIL-on, fault P0442 and/or P0456 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle noise under vehicle Customer states MIL-on, fault P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states coolant light on, coolant level low Customer states MIL-on, fault P19F7 P3081 P0116 and/or P0117 in the ECM Customer states noise from the front end Customer states blind spot monitoring error in MFI Customer states MIL-on/Airbag light, fault U019900 and/or B101715 stored in ECM/Airbag memory Customer states airbag light on Customer states KESSY door lock/unlock inoperative "Customer states there is a visual imperfection in the windshield" Customer
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states brake noise, dust and uneven pad wear Customer states MIL-on, fault P0442 and/or P0456 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle noise under vehicle Customer states MIL-on, fault P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states coolant light on, coolant level low Customer states MIL-on, fault P19F7 P3081 P0116 and/or P0117 in the ECM Customer states noise from the front end Customer states blind spot monitoring error in MFI Customer states airbag light on Customer states KESSY door lock/unlock inoperative "Customer states there is a visual imperfection in the windshield" Customer states AC inoperative
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
It's a meaningful issue. 7 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover airbags issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.