NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2022 Volkswagen ID.4 Safety Ratings
The 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 scores 83 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Strong), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 7 recalls, and 133 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 achieves a Safety Index of 83 out of 100, placing it in the "Strong" safety band. This rating is built on excellent crash-test performance and a comprehensive suite of standard crash-avoidance technology. However, the vehicle's safety profile is somewhat affected by seven recall campaigns and a thin defect-record score.
The 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 received a 5-out-of-5-star overall NHTSA crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 83/100, sourced from NHTSA crash-test and recall data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 135 SUVs from 2022 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 ranks 83 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 83 / 100 (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 10.9% |
| Recalls on file | 7 |
| Owner complaints | 133 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 83 of 135 SUVs tested for 2022 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4?
The 2022 model year marks a meaningful upward step for the ID.4 in MotorCaliber's safety scoring. The Safety Index rose from 79/100 (Average band) on the 2021 to 83/100 (Strong band) on the 2022, a four-point gain driven primarily by the AWD variant's perfect crash-test sweep and a maximum avoidance-tech score of 10/10. Forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control are all standard equipment on this year, which is why the avoidance-tech pillar contributes its full weight. The area that pulls the composite score down is the defect record, which contributes only 7 out of a possible 20 points. Seven recall campaigns across powertrain, structure, and software categories explain that gap. The back-over prevention recalls are particularly notable because they touch both a software fault and a replacement-part display issue, meaning some vehicles may have received a remedy that itself required a separate recall. The 133 unverified complaints, with 54 alleged to involve the Electrical System and 26 touching Forward Collision Avoidance, reinforce that the defect-record score accurately reflects real-world friction with this model year despite its strong laboratory results.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 perform in crash tests?
The 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 AWD achieved a perfect 5 out of 5 stars in every NHTSA crash-test category: overall, frontal, and side impact. Its one softer result is in rollover protection, rated at 4 out of 5 stars, with a measured rollover risk of 11 percent. The dynamic tip-test recorded no tip.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 16517
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 have any recalls?
Seven recall campaigns cover this model year. Identified components include the automatic transmission gear position indicator (PRNDL), two separate exterior door handle campaigns tied to water intrusion and manufacturing concerns, two back-over prevention issues (one software-based, one affecting the replacement infotainment display), and additional campaigns shared with 2021-2023 ID.4 production. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive appears in the data provided, but owners should verify current remedy status by VIN.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)25V120000
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.
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.
Reported 2025-02-27
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR24V651000
Risk: A vehicle door that opens unexpectedly while driving increases the risk of injury.
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 23
Reported 2024-09-04
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE24V344000
Risk: Displays that do not show critical information, such as vehicle speed or the rearview camera image, increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Reported 2024-05-15
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION23V436000
Risk: A rearview camera with a delayed or deactivated image may reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 18, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93S7.
Reported 2023-06-21
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR23V312000
Risk: A vehicle door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the vehicle software, and inspect the door handles as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 19, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall are 57J5 and 57J8. This recall was replaced by recall number 24V-651
Reported 2023-05-03
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION22V823000
Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners February 14, 2023. Volkswagen owners will receive an owner notification letter once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Volkswagen) 91EK
Reported 2022-11-02
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE22V764000
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.
Remedy: Dealers will update the vehicle's software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91EG.
Reported 2022-10-12
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4?
NHTSA has received 133 unverified owner complaints for the 2022 ID.4. The most frequently alleged problem area is the Electrical System with 54 reports, followed by Unknown or Other (31), Forward Collision Avoidance (26), Vehicle Speed Control (20), Structure (14), and Service Brakes (12). These are unverified consumer allegations, not confirmed defects.
133 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4?
The 2022 ID.4 has seven recall campaigns on record with NHTSA. Two of these campaigns, addressing door handle and back-over prevention issues, extend across multiple model years. For any prospective buyer of a used 2022 ID.4, verifying that all recall remedies have been completed via NHTSA's VIN lookup tool is an essential pre-purchase action.
- The 2022 ID.4 Safety Index of 83/100 (Strong) represents a four-point improvement over the 2021 model year's 79/100 (Average), a gain tied specifically to the AWD variant's full five-star NHTSA sweep and a perfect avoidance-tech sub-score.
- Seven recall campaigns affect this model year, covering the gear position indicator, two door handle campaigns, and two separate back-over prevention issues, one of which targeted replacement infotainment units installed in 2022 ID.4 vehicles specifically.
- The defect-record sub-score of 7 out of 20 is the weakest pillar in the 2022 ID.4's Safety Index breakdown, and it is the primary reason the vehicle does not score higher despite topping out in crash protection and avoidance technology.
- Unverified owner complaints to NHTSA show the Electrical System as the most frequently alleged problem area with 54 reports, and Forward Collision Avoidance accounts for 26 additional allegations, a pairing worth monitoring given that safety-critical software is also the subject of a formal recall campaign.
RANKINGSWhere the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 places
The 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2022 Volkswagen ID.4 safety questions
Was the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 83 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 5 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 10.9%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 7 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 133 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Tesla Model Y 5-Seat | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2022 Infiniti Qx55 | 99/100 | not rated | 1 |
| 2022 Buick Encore GX | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 1 |
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| 2022 Nissan Murano | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2022 Buick Enclave | 94/100 | 4 of 5 | 1 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 16517), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Volkswagen ID.4 2022.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 83 of 135 in the SUV class for 2022.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.