Saturday, January 24, 2026

ID.4: Expect further refinements to the 2024 refresh, with potential mid-year changes.

 Volkswagen hasn’t announced any official mid‑year 2024–2025 ID.4 hardware changes yet, but ongoing OTA updates and incremental refinements are expected, especially in Canada where software rollouts have been active. OTA updates such as Version 3.2.11 and newer patches continue to improve stability, performance, and eligibility for future upgrades. dot.report

πŸ”§ What’s Actually Confirmed Right Now

  • Over‑the‑air software updates remain the primary channel for improvements. These include bug fixes, performance enhancements, and system upgrades. Volkswagen Canada
  • Software Version 3.2.11 has been deployed to ID.4 owners, improving the control module that manages OTA installations and preparing vehicles for future updates. dot.report
  • Prerequisite updates (like OUF7) are being pushed to ensure vehicles can receive larger future updates. dot.report

πŸ”„ Why Mid‑Year Changes Are Likely

While VW hasn’t confirmed hardware or feature changes for mid‑2024/2025, several signals point to ongoing refinement:

  • Active OTA rollout cadence suggests VW is preparing for additional feature unlocks or refinements.
  • Canadian recall/service actions (e.g., SW Level 5.4.3) indicate VW is still stabilizing the refreshed platform. VWIDTalk.com
  • VW’s stated strategy is to continuously enhance EVs post‑purchase through OTA updates. Volkswagen Canada

πŸ“… What to Expect Next

  • Additional software feature unlocks (navigation, charging logic, driver‑assist refinements).
  • Performance and efficiency tweaks delivered via OTA.
  • Possible trim or equipment adjustments later in the model year, though none are confirmed yet.

If you want, I can outline likely 2025 ID.4 changes, Canada‑specific update timelines, or how OTA updates differ by trim—which direction do you want to explore: expected feature additions, software roadmap, or hardware/trim predictions?