Weird clunk from ID4’s rear wheel area

[ZackT888]

Yesterday, I took an ID4 test drive at the delearship. I really enjoyed the smooth handling and advanced tech features during the duration. It exceeded my expectations! However, on my way to school zone, I came across some speed humps and heard weird and very faint clunk coming from the rear right wheel area that sounded like the shock was loose. I went back to the dealership and told the mechanic of what I heard but he was unable to identify the sound source after driving it himself. Not sure if any ID4 owner ever encountered this?

Though I intend to get it, I’m concerned I get to experience the same to my own ID4 soon.

 

[bartolome06]

Also dealt with this noise for 2 months, only to discover that my rear shock absorbers needed a change. The noise is now gone.

 

[Momey333]

Yesterday, I took an ID4 test drive at the delearship. I really enjoyed the smooth handling and advanced tech features during the duration. It exceeded my expectations! However, on my way to school zone, I came across some speed humps and heard weird and very faint clunk coming from the rear right wheel area that sounded like the shock was loose. I went back to the dealership and told the mechanic of what I heard but he was unable to identify the sound source after driving it himself. Not sure if any ID4 owner ever encountered this?

Though I intend to get it, I’m concerned I get to experience the same to my own ID4 soon.

I'm hearing that clunk too! Found that if I switch the suspension to Sports, it tightens up and the clunk isn't as loud. Fingers crossed VW drops a TSB for this!

 

[Tina]

Yesterday, I took an ID4 test drive at the delearship. I really enjoyed the smooth handling and advanced tech features during the duration. It exceeded my expectations! However, on my way to school zone, I came across some speed humps and heard weird and very faint clunk coming from the rear right wheel area that sounded like the shock was loose. I went back to the dealership and told the mechanic of what I heard but he was unable to identify the sound source after driving it himself. Not sure if any ID4 owner ever encountered this?

Though I intend to get it, I’m concerned I get to experience the same to my own ID4 soon.

That’s an interesting observation...Did the mechanic mention if they planned to do a more detailed inspection or if they thought it might just be a one-off issue with that specific test vehicle?

 

[Stag12]

I had an experience with a test drive once, and the dealership couldn't identify the sound either, but after some research, I found it's not uncommon for the ID.4. Sometimes, it's just the suspension adjusting or a small issue with a part that gets addressed over time. I ended up getting the car, and after a few days, I didn’t hear the sound anymore. Keep an eye on it, but don't let it be a dealbreaker just yet.

 

[joe banana]

It's concerning that the mechanic couldn't pinpoint it.

Check suspension components. Even if the mechanic didn't find anything, it's worth double-checking. If possible, take the ID.4 to another mechanic or another VW dealership for a second opinion.