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ID. software updates

Software updates are important for ensuring that your electric car stays up-to-date. Find out more about current software updates and previous versions here.

Available ID. software updates

Here you can find an overview of the current software updates for your ID. model. You can see the currently installed software version on the “ID. software” tile in the infotainment display. You can also read it in your system information.

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    ID. software 5.4.0

    Current update for your ID. model with current software version 4.x or 5.x

    This update includes updates and bug fixes for the doors and the charging behaviour.

    Go to ID. software 5.4.0 update
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    ID. software 3.8.3

    Current update for your ID. model with current software version 3.x

    This update includes updates and bug fixes for the doors and charging behaviour.

    Go to ID. software 3.8.3 update

 
Previous software versions

Why are software updates important?

With the software updates, you receive updates that are also available for your vehicle after purchase. You need a We Connect contract for this. Due to a legal requirement, your one-time consent to the use of data is required so that we can send the data for the ID. software Over-the-Air to your vehicle. Simply log in to myVolkswagenOpens an external link now and give your consent.

Your benefits

  • Optimisations
  • Improved functions
  • Prerequisite for new applications, e.g. from the In-Car Shop
  • Where applicable, prerequisites for further updates

 

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Execution of the software updates

Depending on the type of update, some updates can be carried out as Over-the-Air updates, while others are performed at a Volkswagen Retailer. This information will be communicated for every update.

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    Over-the-Air update 

    Some software updates can be performed “Over-the-Air”. Due to a legal requirement, your one-time consent to the use of data is required. Thus, we are able to send the data for the ID. software Over-the-Air to your vehicle. Find out here how it works and which conditions need to be met.

    Go to We Connect

    More about Installing an Over-the-Air update
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    Workshop update

    You will be informed by your Volkswagen Retailer when an update is carried out in the workshop. We will explain everything about the process of installing a workshop update.

    More about Performing a workshop update
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FAQ on ID. software updates

We have compiled answers to frequently asked questions on the ID. software updates.

Go to FAQ ID. software updates
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Get in touch with us

You’ve already been contacted for the software update or you have some questions? Get in touch with us via phone every day between 8am and 11pm via our central customer service number 0800 333 666. Our customer service is free of charge for you. You can also contact your Volkswagen Retailer directly. Always available for you: our contact form.

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