Volkswagen ID.4 Safety Ratings
NHTSA gives the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with 5 stars in the frontal crash test and 4 stars for rollover resistance.
Latest model year (2026):
NHTSA rates the Volkswagen ID.4 at 5 ★ overall, 5 ★ frontal crash, 5 ★ side crash and 4 ★ rollover.
Volkswagen ID.4 Safety — All Years
| Year | Variant | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024Config 1 of 2 | 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 SUV RWD | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 8 | 48 |
| 2024Config 2 of 2 | 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 SUV AWD | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 8 | 48 |
| 2023Config 1 of 2 | 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 SUV AWD | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 14 | 448 |
| 2023Config 2 of 2 | 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 SUV RWD | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 14 | 448 |
| 2022Config 1 of 2 | 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 SUV AWD | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 7 | 133 |
| 2022Config 2 of 2 | 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 SUV RWD | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 7 | 133 |
| 2021Config 1 of 2 | 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 SUV AWD | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 11 | 325 |
| 2021Config 2 of 2 | 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 SUV RWD | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 11 | 325 |
Crash-test star ratings sourced from the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Ratings apply to the tested body style and can differ between trims and drivetrain layouts.
Volkswagen ID.4 data analysis
How Volkswagen ID.4 NHTSA rollover risk varies
Across 8 configurations recorded for the 2021 through 2024 Volkswagen ID.4, NHTSA rollover risk runs from 0.1% to 0.1%. The strongest figure belongs to the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 (2024 Volkswagen ID.4 SUV RWD) at 0.1%, and the weakest to the 2021 car (2021 Volkswagen ID.4 SUV AWD) at 0.1% — a spread of 6%. The narrow spread means any year of the Volkswagen ID.4 in this table behaves much like the others, so you can shop on price, condition and mileage rather than chasing a particular model year.
What changed for 2024
Average NHTSA rollover risk for the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 is 0.1%, against 0.1% for the 2023 car — it held flat. A carry-over year like this usually means no powertrain or structural change, so an older example is the cheaper way into the same specification.
How to read this Volkswagen ID.4 data
This page lists every 2021 through 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 record we hold for this measurement — 8 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.
Configurations behind these Volkswagen ID.4 numbers
The 2021 through 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 entries here cover variants including 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 SUV RWD, 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 SUV AWD, 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 SUV AWD, 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 SUV RWD, 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 SUV AWD, 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 SUV RWD, 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 SUV AWD and 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 SUV RWD. 2024 is the busiest model year in the record with 2 separate measured configurations, which is why a single quoted NHTSA rollover risk figure for that year is rarely the one that matches the car in front of you. Match the row to the exact drivetrain, body style and engine on the window sticker or VIN before relying on the number, and use the comparison links below to see how those same configurations line up against rival models.
Where these Volkswagen ID.4 figures come from
Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Volkswagen ID.4 record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.
How the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 scored
NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program rates the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 at 5 stars overall, 5 stars in the frontal barrier test, 5 stars for side impact, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Its calculated rollover risk is 0.1% — the probability the agency's model assigns to a rollover in a single-vehicle crash. Stars are awarded against the test protocol in force for that model year and are not comparable across a protocol change, so read a year's rating against other vehicles of the same year rather than against an older or newer version of the same car.
Recalls and owner complaints
The 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 carries 8 open or completed safety recalls, 48 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 agency investigations. Recall counts are not a quality score on their own — a manufacturer that reports and fixes a defect early generates a recall, while one that does not may simply accumulate complaints instead. Check any specific car's VIN against the recall database before purchase: recalls are repaired free of charge regardless of ownership history, but only if the work has actually been carried out.
Driver-assistance equipment and how to read this record
NHTSA records the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 as offering electronic stability control, forward collision warning, lane departure warning. Availability means the system was fitted or offered on the model year, not that every individual car has it — options and trim levels vary. This page covers 8 tested configurations across 2021–2024, one row per body style and model year the agency has published. Where a field is blank the vehicle was not tested for that measure rather than scoring zero, and configurations are never merged, because a front-wheel-drive and an all-wheel-drive version of the same nameplate are separate tests.
Frequently Asked Questions About ID.4 Safety
Is the Volkswagen ID.4 a safe car?
NHTSA gives the Volkswagen ID.4 an overall crash rating of 5 out of 5 stars, including 5 stars in the frontal crash test and 5 stars in the side crash test. Ratings are per body style and model year — check the table above for yours.
What is the rollover rating of the Volkswagen ID.4?
The Volkswagen ID.4 scores 4 out of 5 stars for rollover resistance, with a calculated rollover risk of about 10.3%. Taller vehicles typically score lower here than sedans.
Does the Volkswagen ID.4 have driver assistance features?
NHTSA records the tested Volkswagen ID.4 as having electronic stability control, with forward collision warning and with lane departure warning. Availability varies by trim and package.
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