Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2023. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2024.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 ID.4 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 ID.4 | 29 | 2 |
| 2024 ID.4 | 51 | 9 |
| 2023 ID.4Most complaints | 464 | 15 |
| 2022 ID.4 | 137 | 7 |
| 2021 ID.4 | 338 | 11 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Electrical system512
- Unknown or other230
- Forward collision avoidance153
- Vehicle speed control123
- Structure119
- Service brakes89
- Back over prevention84
- Power train72
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 6 model-year variants; 6 of 6 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 SUV BEV AWD | ★★★★★ | 10.9 % |
| 2025 | 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 10.9 % |
| 2024 | 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 10.9 % |
| 2023 | 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 10.9 % |
| 2022 | 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 10.9 % |
| 2021 | 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 10.9 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
In New Zealand
800 ID.4 cars are on the New Zealand register; 9% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 80 | 80 | 0 |
| 2025 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 | 276 | 260 | 14 |
| 2023 | 405 | 380 | 25 |
| 2022 | 23 | 2 | 21 |
| 2021 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
23,682 ID.4 cars are on Dutch roads; 10% arrived later as imports, and 256 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2,430 | €46,210 |
| 2025 | 3,790 | €47,415 |
| 2024 | 1,698 | €51,245 |
| 2023 | 4,619 | €54,320 |
| 2022 | 3,379 | €53,005 |
| 2021 | 4,932 | €49,681 |
| 2020 | 2,834 | €47,464 |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
In Finland
11,397 ID.4 cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 0% petrol, 0% diesel, 100% electric. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 736 | — |
| 2025 | 1,792 | 20,000 km |
| 2024 | 1,550 | 33,000 km |
| 2023 | 2,138 | 55,000 km |
| 2022 | 2,299 | 78,000 km |
| 2021 | 2,777 | 87,000 km |
| 2020 | 105 | 86,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Road collisions in Great Britain
From 2021 to 2025, 250 ID.4 cars were involved in road collisions in Great Britain that injured someone and were reported to the police. 1 of those collisions were fatal and 42 caused serious injuries. As with any count, models with more cars on British roads appear more often.
| Year | Cars in injury collisions | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 113 | 0 | 21 |
| 2024 | 64 | 1 | 8 |
| 2023 | 45 | 0 | 8 |
| 2022 | 28 | 0 | 5 |
Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data 2021–2025 · Open Government Licence v3.0 · how we count
In the United Kingdom
36,187 ID.4 cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9,936 | 69 |
| 2024 | 8,794 | 22 |
| 2023 | 8,302 | 16 |
| 2022 | 4,989 | 66 |
| 2021 | 4,166 | 46 |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
1,639 ID.4 cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 96% passed first time, against 91% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.
| First registered | Tests | Passed first time |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 523 | 97% |
| 2021 | 1,116 | 95% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
New registrations in Europe
111,515 new Volkswagen ID.4 cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2019 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Germany (19,442), Norway (11,561), Sweden (8,468).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 57,476 | 0 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 48,896 | 0 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 5,136 | 0 (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 7 | 0 (WLTP) |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the ID.4 in 7 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
The high-voltage battery’s cell modules could overheat during charging. This may lead to fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate…
The pump motor of the ESC (Electronic Stability Control) unit may be missing all three screws and could become detached. This could lead to hydraulic brake failure, increasing the risk of an accident. In such a condition, vehicle deceleration would be possible…
A defective screw connection between the seat backrest and the seat pan may lead to insufficient backrest support. This could result in an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and…
The bolts on the upper universal joint may become damaged. This can affect the vehicle's steering, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers,…
The bolt connection of the seat belt retractor on the driver and/or passenger side was improperly tightened during the manufacturing process. This can lead to the impairment of the protection capacity in the event of an accident. The product does not comply wi…
The luggage net may be incorrectly affixed.As a result, luggage could end up in the passenger compartment, causing injury to the occupants.
The roof module is missing a retainer tab.As a result, it may become detached in the event of a crash.
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
27 campaigns cover the ID.4; the latest 12 are below.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2026 ID.4 vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail and lead to a vehicle fire.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 ID.4 vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. The high voltage (HV) battery cell modules may contain misaligned electrodes that can result in a battery fire.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. The high voltage (HV) battery cell modules may contain misaligned electrodes that can result in a battery fire.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2026 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, and ID.4 vehicles. The incorrect wheel bolts may have been installed during vehicle manufacturing.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport and 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. Certain bolts on the chassis, brake system and/or suspension (such as bolts for certain cross member, engine mount, control arm, subframe, rear brake carrier, etc.) of affected vehicles may not have been correctly tightened during the manufacturing process.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024-2025 AUDI Q4 E-Tron SUV, AUDI Q4 E-Tron Sportback, and 2024 ID.4 vehicles. The on-board charger (OCDC) may fail and stop charging the 12-volt battery, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2023 ID.4, 2022-2023 Audi Q4 e-Tron, and Q4 e-Tron Sportback vehicles. The instrument panel may not properly display the transmission gear lever indicator. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect."
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 ID.4 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse or when the park function is manually activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 ID.4 vehicles. The door handles may allow water to enter the circuit board assembly, which can cause the doors to open unexpectedly.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ID4 vehicles. The fasteners securing the passenger frontal air bag inflator may be loose.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 ID.4 vehicles. Due to a software issue, affected vehicles may experience center displays and instrument panel displays that do not boot, or that sporadically reset. This can result in loss of speedometer information or loss of rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 111, "Rear Visibility."
NHTSA recalls