Volkswagen Id3 Life reliability
The Volkswagen Id3 Life fails its MOT less often than most cars up to 5 years old: 8.7% of 1,936 tests failed in 2023, against 14% on average.
4 DVSA recalls for the Volkswagen Id3 Life
Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.
Battery Check
For affected vehicles battery cells were fitted in the high-voltage battery that can demonstrate an increased self-discharge due to a production fault. In the event of heavy self-discharge the yellow indicator lamps may light up.
Fix: The affected battery modules must be checked and if necessary replaced. The vehicle may only be charged outdoors and up to maximum 80%.
Recalled models: ID.3 · 2,260 vehicles
Replace battery modules
On affected vehicles a module in the high-voltage battery may not meet the manufacturer's quality standards. This could lead to a noticeable loss of range or to the yellow warning lamp coming on. Furthermore there is a risk of overheating within the high-voltage battery. Overheating can lead to a vehicle fire with a risk of severe or deadly injuries for the vehicle occupants.
Fix: Check and replace affected battery modules.
Recalled models: ID.3 · 2 vehicles
Volkswagen AG has established that on a few ID.3 vehicles the front passenger airbag may not be securely bolted in place as intended.
On certain vehicles the front passenger airbag may not be securely bolted in place as intended.
Fix: The front passenger airbag is to be deactivated until this recall campaign is carried out. It must then be inspected and if necessary resecured.
Recalled models: ID.3 · 11 vehicles
Possible missing bearing bush in the area of the steering worm gear
Possible missing bearing bush in the area of the steering worm gear.
Fix: On all affected vehicles the steering rack must be replaced
Recalled models: ID.3 · 2 vehicles
Checking a Volkswagen Id3 Life before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.