r/VWiD3Owners

Despite having an ID3 for 9 months, I have never used IDA, because I was happy I didn’t need it, but mostly because I didn’t know what it could do.

Do people use it, and what for ?

This morning I pressed the button on the fob to unlock my car. Nothing happened. Pressed it a few more times, still nothing. Took the manual key out of the fob, tried that... Nope! Very strange.

Went back to get the spare key. Tried both the button and the manual key. Nothing. Oh dear, I'm going to be late for work...!

Went back again to find the spare batteries. Opened the original fob cover, changed the battery, closed the fob, went back to the car.

Took a deep breath and pressed the button... Robert's your dad's brother, it worked! Bit peculiar that both manual keys didn't work though...

That is all. Have a good day.

P.S. I wasn't late for work. Phew!

I got my ID3 back yesterday. It was away for a few months with a battery issue. This is the second time. The first time took over 7 months.

The car had been charged to 50% so enough to do a few errands before going home. I was too tired to charge last night but attempted to this morning.

The charging flap won't open. I've been opening and closing the car. Going inside the car and locking it and attempting unsuccessfully to get out without using the key fob (this seems dangerous if I park somewhere for an errand whilst passengers are in). I have also tried using the manual release inside the boot but even pulling with enough force to cause significant pain to my fingers does not open it.

I'm waiting on a mechanic now. I have access to a granny charger and will be here for hours 'if' the mechanic can get it to open.

Everything is in the title, where do you put your keys, I have nowhere to put them, they go on the passenger seat haha

I drive an ID.3 1st Plus, and the audio system with only two front speakers is terrible. I’ve already read that retrofitting the rear speakers is extremely complicated. Is there any other solution? (Wireless maybe?)

I’m writing as a 3-year owner of a Volkswagen ID.3—and as a customer whose frustration has reached its limit.

Your “function on demand” strategy feels fundamentally wrong. You sell a car with hardware already installed—features like dual-zone climate control or intelligent lighting—and then place them behind a paywall. From a customer perspective, this looks like charging twice for the same product.

This is not about the price. I have not purchased any subscription and I never will—even if it costs €1. This is about principle. Once I buy a car, I expect to use what is physically there.

On top of that, there is Volkswagen Connect.
To access basic remote functions like climate control or charging management, I am expected to pay around €170 per year or about €300 for two years. For something that is already built into the car. That is very hard to justify.

At the time of purchase, the dealer did not clearly inform me that these features would require paid subscriptions. Yes, I signed the contract—but it was in Norwegian, and I am a Polish worker living in Norway with limited language proficiency. Important information like this should be clearly explained, not hidden in documentation.

I chose Volkswagen deliberately. I wanted to support a European brand. Instead, I feel like the product is intentionally limited after purchase to create additional revenue streams.

This is my first and last Volkswagen. I already do not recommend this brand, and I will not recommend it to anyone in the future. Several people I know were seriously considering buying an ID.3—but after I explained how this system works, they chose other brands.

You are not just “risking” customers like me—you have already lost me.
And when a customer is satisfied with a car, they come back. I won’t.

From my perspective, Volkswagen is not just making a questionable decision—it is actively undermining its own future.

It feels like Volkswagen is building the very structure that will ultimately bring its own brand down—prioritizing short-term monetization over long-term trust.

This is not just about features—it’s about trust. And that trust is already gone.

The choice is simple: I’m done with Volkswagen.

Hello,

First, sorry if my english isn't perfect, I'm not a natural.

So I have an appointment in June for the A/C and the VW dealership told me that they will update the infotainment system too. I asked them that everything is going fine and that I don't want to update. I'm on 3.2 on a 2021 Pro Business and it's functioning very well. They told me they would be fined by VW if they don't update and they don't have the choice.

So, am I really forced to say yes ?

Sorry if this kind of question was already asked.

Hi all,

I'm in the market for a used ID.3 for the wife. I've recently found a high mileage (122,000 miles) 2020 1st edition for £7500. I'm new to VW ev's so just wanted user views on battery degradation and general quirks of the model? Would it be a good buy at a discounted rate or should I pass? It's received 4 main dealer services in it's lifetime with the last one 7 months ago. UK based.

I have a 2020 low mileage id.3 that I bought just a few months ago. It has been a lovely car to drive. It behaves very strangely today with the infotainment screen going into the clock mode, Bluetooth music stops playing. A couple of times it rebooted while driving - showed the VW logo etc.

Any ideas?

Hello,

I'm planning to order id.3 neo with 58 kWh LFP battery. I'm planning to keep the car for a long time. I'm doing a few rides to work a week (~100km in one direction), and can charge there.

I'm not planning extra long winter trips, but might go to mountains time to time.

Do I need to take heat pump?

Car's been checked, no problem with A/C but I can't seem to cool the backseat area without me freezing. My family was literally sweating while I had the A/C on and being in the driver's seat I feel it fully.