Reliability
Volkswagen

ID. Buzz (1st)

2025 · Minivan · 1 engine
16 NHTSA Complaints
2 Recalls
0 Fire Reports
3 Crash Reports
Inspection checklist

Reliability Score

Not rated

Owners filed 2 powertrain complaints. That is too few vehicles, or too few years on the road, to compare with similar vehicles.

On the record

No serious powertrain recall covering 5% or more of this generation and no escalated investigation in NHTSA's files. Warranty extensions and settlements have not been researched.

Complaints by Engine Code

Volkswagen ID. Buzz Unidentified Engine

16 complaints 16.0 per year
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Complaint Breakdown

other
5
brakes
3
electrical
3
safety systems
3
body
2

Recalls (2)

25V269000May 15, 2025serious
Seats

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 ID. BUZZ vehicles. The third-row rear bench is wide enough for three passengers, but is designed for two passengers and equipped with two seat belts. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

25V233000Apr 10, 2025serious
Electrical System

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 ID. Buzz vehicles. The brake system warning light on the instrument panel display may be the incorrect symbol and color. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems" and 101, "Control and Displays."

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2025-2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz complaints?

Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025-2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz. The systems they name most often are the brakes, the electrical system and the safety systems.

Is the 2025-2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz a good used car?

That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025-2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2025-2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz have?

NHTSA has 16 owner complaints on file for the 2025-2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

What recalls affect the 2025-2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz?

NHTSA lists 2 recalls covering some 2025-2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.

What should I check before buying a used Volkswagen ID. Buzz?

Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the brakes, the electrical system and the safety systems, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.

Does the ID. Buzz have NHTSA crash test ratings?

NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 16 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: low. Last updated: 2026-10-12.

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