VOLKSWAGEN, HELP! MY ID. 4 HAS BRICKED ON ME MULTIPLE TIMES & WE DON’T KNOW WHY

EV Channels Review

This video documents a deeply frustrating ownership experience with a Volkswagen ID.4, specifically Lisa's 'First Edition' model. Despite generally positive impressions of the ID.4 as a reliable vehicle, Lisa's car has repeatedly 'bricked,' leaving her stranded multiple times with various warning lights and an inability to drive. The core issue appears to be an unresolved electrical malfunction, possibly software-related, as the car has not received promised software updates (stuck on version 2.7/2.8 instead of 3.1/3.2). Dealerships have been unable to replicate the problem, despite stored fault codes. While the dealership is providing a loaner and attempting fixes, the owner's confidence is shaken, impacting her ability to rely on the car for her outside sales job. The video highlights the interconnectedness of EV systems and the challenges of diagnosing complex, intermittent faults. The reviewer suggests a potential trade-in or exploring lemon law options, emphasizing that this issue seems specific to Lisa's vehicle rather than a widespread ID.4 problem.