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The 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 is associated with 134 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 7 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Other / Uncategorized, accounting for 16 reports (12% of total complaints). EPA records certify all-electric efficiency of 95 to 107 MPGe with an estimated driving range of 245–275 miles across 4 certified vehicle configurations.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 134 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 7 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Other / Uncategorized (16 / 12%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 15 crash / 1 fire / 8 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 95 MPGe across 4 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
ID.4 Pro 100% Electric Electric Motor Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 116 MPGe 98 MPGe 107 MPGe 275 mi $700 / yr
ID.4 Pro S 100% Electric Electric Motor Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 110 MPGe 93 MPGe 102 MPGe 262 mi $750 / yr
ID.4 AWD Pro 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 106 MPGe 96 MPGe 101 MPGe 251 mi $750 / yr
ID.4 AWD Pro S 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 100 MPGe 90 MPGe 95 MPGe 245 mi $800 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
Electric Range & Charging: The 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 provides an official EPA-rated driving range of up to 275 miles on a single battery charge.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
SUV AWD 10.9%
SUV RWD 10.299999999999999%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4?

Summary of 134 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
134
Crash Reports
15
Fire Reports
1
Complaints w/ Injury
8
Total Injuries
10

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Electrical System 9 complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 5 complaints
Structure & Body 5 complaints
Tires 5 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 5 complaints (2 crashes)

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 problems & component breakdown (61 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #25V120000 Active Recall
Affected Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

Defect Summary: 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."

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will update the brake control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 14, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97H3. Audi's number for this recall is 454R.
NHTSA Campaign #24V651000 Active Recall
Affected Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Volkswagen dealers will inspect and replace the door handles as necessary, and update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 27, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 57J9. This recall expands previous recall numbers 23V-312 and 23V-213. Vehicles previously repaired under 23V-312 and 23V-213 will need to have the new remedy completed.
NHTSA Campaign #24V344000 Active Recall
Affected Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Defect Summary: 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."

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 20, 2024. Owners may contact VW customer service at 1-800-893-5298. VW's number for this recall is 919A.
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4

How many safety recalls does the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 have?

The 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 is associated with 7 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

View all 7 recall campaigns & remedy details →
Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4?

NHTSA records list 134 consumer defect complaints for the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Other / Uncategorized, appearing in 16 filings (12% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 2 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What is the electric driving range of the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4?

The all-electric 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 is EPA-certified for an estimated driving range of 245 to 275 miles per full charge across certified configurations.

Official EPA combined efficiency ratings reach up to 107 MPGe based on standardized dynamometer laboratory testing.

View EPA range, MPGe and energy cost metrics →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

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