2023 Volkswagen ID.4 safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (5/5)
53
complaints reporting a crash
7
complaints reporting fire
14
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 SUV AWD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 17 report injuries (32 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 vehicles were involved in 1 fatal crashes with 0 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskHigh voltage (HV) battery cell modules may contain misaligned electrodes that… · Jan 21, 2026
- Fire riskHigh-voltage battery may overheat · Jan 21, 2026
- Fire riskHigh voltage (HV) battery cell modules may contain misaligned electrodes that… · Dec 3, 2025
- Crash riskCertain bolts on the chassis, brake system and/or suspension (such as bolts for… · Jun 30, 2025
- Crash riskInstrument panel may not properly display the transmission gear lever indicator · Feb 27, 2025
- Crash riskRearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse or… · Nov 20, 2024
- Crash riskDoor handles may allow water to enter the circuit board assembly, which can… · Sep 4, 2024
- Crash riskFasteners securing the passenger frontal air bag inflator may be loose · Aug 28, 2024