repaired · 2026 Q3
Automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)
Risk. Failure to display the gear position may result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not engaged, increasing the risk of a crash.
2022 Volkswagen ID.4Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 137 owner complaints about the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-312 the manufacturer reports only 79% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 has problems
137 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
57Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
26Forward collision avoidance10 crash/fire/injury
20Vehicle speed control6 crash/fire/injury
14Structure1 crash/fire/injury
13Power train
11Service brakes
10Exterior lighting
9Back over prevention
7Fuel/propulsion system
4212 other systems6 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 57 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 26 | 10 |
| Vehicle speed control | 20 | 6 |
| Structure | 14 | 1 |
| Power train | 13 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 11 | 5 |
| Exterior lighting | 10 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 9 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | 0 |
| 12 other systems | 42 | 6 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2022 Volkswagen ID.4 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Handle: exterior
Risk. A vehicle door that opens unexpectedly while driving increases the risk of injury.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Back over prevention: software
Risk. Displays that do not show critical information, such as vehicle speed or the rearview camera image, increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Back over prevention: display function
Risk. A rearview camera with a delayed or deactivated image may reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2024 Q4
Handle: exterior
Risk. A vehicle door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Back over prevention: display function
Risk. An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q1
Back over prevention: software
Risk. A rearview camera with a delayed or deactivated image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volkswagen.
Best & worst years
2022 vs. every other ID.4 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the ID.4 median. How we score
'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2022 Volkswagen ID.4 safety ratings
2022 Volkswagen ID.4 SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (10.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
- Inadvertent Door OpeningNo recall
In owners' words
What ID.4 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Vehicle Information: Year / Make / Model: 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 VIN: [XXX] Current Mileage: ~58,000 miles Affected Component(s): Electrical System, Power Steering, Structure: Door Assembly (NHTSA Recall 24V-651 / VW Recall 57J9) Incident Description: Immediately following a car wash, the vehicle…
A center brake light module burned up, contaminating the passenger compartment with toxic fumes and making the vehicle undriveable. The fumes caused burning throat, headache, and nausea with potential worse long-term health implications. Volkswagen replaced the faulty unit but has refused to…
PRIMARY SAFETY DEFECT — SUDDEN STOP IN ACTIVE TRAFFIC: The vehicle suffers from severe, uncommanded electrical/drive-system shutdowns. While driving in live traffic, the ID.4 panics, flashes error alerts on the display, and abruptly stops within seconds. This sudden, violent stopping in active…
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