[DanM]

Since none of the various online tools for wiper blade sizes seem to have the ID.4 as an option yet, and the owners manual "helpfully" says replace with wiper blades of the same size, here are what I believe to be the replacement sizes (in the US at least, where blades are sold in inches):

• Driver Side: 28"
• Passenger Side: 18"
• Rear Window: 11" (11-H?)

If anyone has good advice on non-OEM wiper blades that work well (or ones that should be avoided), please speak up! The ones at Costco go on sale next week, so I might see how those fit and I can have a backup set when mine get beat up by ice this coming winter.

 

[daikon]

Since none of the various online tools for wiper blade sizes seem to have the ID.4 as an option yet, and the owners manual "helpfully" says replace with wiper blades of the same size, here are what I believe to be the replacement sizes (in the US at least, where blades are sold in inches):

• Driver Side: 28"
• Passenger Side: 18"
• Rear Window: 11" (11-H?)

If anyone has good advice on non-OEM wiper blades that work well (or ones that should be avoided), please speak up! The ones at Costco go on sale next week, so I might see how those fit and I can have a backup set when mine get beat up by ice this coming winter.

Are you searching for cheaper, or just a replacement. VW online parts stores have them and there is 15% back by rebate, but they are really pricey for what you get. 35ish for the front pair...

 

[nigela]

35 Us a pair isn’t bad for quality wiper blades. I paid over 50 for my Spark blades, and more than that for the Volvo.

 

[Fahrer]

Bosch, Trico and Valeo are the major players for wiper blades. Each of them have numerous quality levels for blades.

 

[daikon]

Bosch, Trico and Valeo are the major players for wiper blades. Each of them have numerous quality levels for blades.

Are the OEM blades the best quality? I usually just get OEM to be safe, but this is my first VW so I do not know.

Thank you!

 

[hilld]

$35 is a bargain. I just bought blades for my Sprinter Van with the wet wiper system....cheapest place I found was $70. Ouch.

 

[Fahrer]

Are the OEM blades the best quality? I usually just get OEM to be safe, but this is my first VW so I do not know.

Thank you!

For me, this is tough one to answer.
First, I generally prefer OEM parts to off-brand, aftermarket product for my cars. Sometime OEM part from the dealer are significantly more expensive and other times they are about the same as buying OEM from Amazon or other sources.

My original wiper blades that came with my 2012 VW Touareg lasted about one winter and split apart. The OEM replacement from the dealer were about $80 and lasted for 3 years.
My 2016 VW Golf had the same issue. The replacements from the dealer were fairly priced and lasted until I decided to replace them after about 3 years.

My 2019 VW Alltrack is only 2 years old and then original blades are still OK. I did, however, recently buy a set of Bosch OEM for the car through Amazon. They are packaged in a set ( different size for the driver side and passenger side). I plan to put them on before the winter weather gets bad.

I am sure that VW buys wiper blades from at least two of the big 3 suppliers. I will continue to buy OEM blades but when you go on-line it is often difficult to determine which version of (e.g.) Bosch blades are the same as the new ones ( all the correct size).

Actually blades should be replaced every year. I just don't think to do that.

So, I have not directly answered your question but that has been my experience recently.

But, I do recommend OEM, regardless of where you buy them. You can be certain, of course, that you are getting OEM from a car dealership.

 

[LittleJoe]

I would normally recommend OEM blades, but I got my ID.4 in May and here we are in October and my blades are wasted. Like dangerously unusable. And I’ve used them actively while driving maybe 15 times. I’ve cleaned the blades and the glass to little affect. If anyone has found aftermarket blades that have worked out I’d be happy to hear recommendations.

 

[hilld]

I just had the same experience. The drivers side blade was not making full contact with the windshield, leaving terrible streaks in one direction. I have had the car since late July, so basically 3 months and it needed new blades. I ended up with a set of Bosch Icon's in 28OE and 18OE and they are so much nicer. I did have to switch the default installed adapter from #2 to #4 but other than that it is a 3 min job for both sides.

Note: The catalogs in the auto parts store don't list the ID.4 yet, so I ended up taking them off in the parking lot and matching them up in the store. About $28 each (ouch), but I can see now.

 

[ChristophW]

I ended up with a set of Bosch Icon's in 28OE and 18OE and they are so much nicer.

I had Bosch Icons on my previous car. Best wiper blades I ever installed by far. When my ID4's wiper blades need replacing, that's what I am going with.

 

[Dougie01]

The Honda shop manual says to just replace the rubber insert, not the whole blade. I took my car to a shop and the mechanic tried it. But I had previously changed the entire blade, so the stock rubber insert was too long. Mechanic cut it short, which included the retaining shape at the end, so when it rained the insert slipped out. I put up with it for about three years.

 

[hilld]

The blades are of the beam variety, not sure you can actually just replace the blade. I didn't see how it could come apart other than destroying it. Yes, the standard blades from the golden years, had some that were replaceable.

 

[billatq]

Did anyone ever figure out a full set of part numbers for non-OEM wipers, such as the Bosch ICONs? It wasn't clear to me if VW doesn't anything odd with their wipers or if I just need to match the length.

I'm not opposed to getting the OEM ones, but I like having a set of replacement wipers on hand so that it's not a hassle when I need to swap them.

 

[hilld]

Did anyone ever figure out a full set of part numbers for non-OEM wipers, such as the Bosch ICONs? It wasn't clear to me if VW doesn't anything odd with their wipers or if I just need to match the length.

I'm not opposed to getting the OEM ones, but I like having a set of replacement wipers on hand so that it's not a hassle when I need to swap them.

Front: Bosch Icon 28OE and 18OE. (This is for left hand drive cars, I don't know how the wipers are setup for right hand drive cars)
Rear: I have not researched these yet, but I often find the OEM is the only way to go here.

 

[billatq]

Doing a little bit of research, it sure looks like the Bosch A282H in 11" should fit the ID.4 for the rear wiper, with the only difference being that it looks like it will extend slightly past the wiper arm instead of fitting completely underneath. I'm going to order one and see.

 

[7S POWER]

Are the OEM blades the best quality? I usually just get OEM to be safe, but this is my first VW so I do not know.
Thank you!

Parts, in this case, wipers, that you buy at the dealers are OE - Original Equipment - parts. Those parts are made by the Tier 1 OEM - Original Equipment Manufacturer - Co. i.e Bosch, Hella, Denso, Valeo etc. Only OE parts are installed in the production car line, not OEM. The dealers don't sell OEM parts, but you can buy them at the retailer stores.

OE parts have OE and the OEM logos and P/Ns cast, stamped, moulded etc. on the parts. OEM parts have only their logos and P/Ns on their parts.

So, OE parts are interchangeable with the OEM parts.

Examples of Aftermarket 12V Battery parts are Walmart EverStart, Energizer, Costco Kirkland etc.

 

[7S POWER]

For me, this is tough one to answer.
First, I generally prefer OEM parts to off-brand, aftermarket product for my cars. Sometime OEM part from the dealer are significantly more expensive and other times they are about the same as buying OEM from Amazon or other sources.

The dealers only sell OE parts, not the OEM parts. The OE parts are made by the OEM Co.

OEM Co. is Ate, Bosch, Brembo, Continental, Denso, Hella, Hitachi, Siemens, Pirelli, Michelin, Valeo to name a few.

Only OE parts, not OEM, are installed in the car production line.

However, OE parts are interchangeable with the OEM parts since they're
made from the same company.

 

[7S POWER]

If anyone has good advice on non-OEM wiper blades that work well (or ones that should be avoided), please speak up! The ones at Costco go on sale next week, so I might see how those fit and I can have a backup set when mine get beat up by ice this coming winter.

Michelin wipers sold at Costco are Aftermarket and no different than buying Autozone, NAPA, Walmart etc. own brand parts.

Stick with either OE or OEM parts. Can't go wrong with either one.

 

[billatq]

Doing a little bit of research, it sure looks like the Bosch A282H in 11" should fit the ID.4 for the rear wiper, with the only difference being that it looks like it will extend slightly past the wiper arm instead of fitting completely underneath. I'm going to order one and see.

Sad to report that this wiper does not fit.

 

[7S POWER]

Sad to report that this wiper does not fit.

Is that an aftermarket replacement wiper? What brand is it?