NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2024 Volkswagen ID.4 Safety Ratings
The 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 scores 79 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Average), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 8 recalls, and 47 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
For the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4, a significant concern emerges from its recall record. Eight separate recall campaigns have been issued, several of which involve the high-voltage battery and carry the severe recommendation of parking the vehicle outdoors. This notably weak defect performance weighs heavily on its overall NHTSA Safety Index of 79/100, placing the model in the Average safety band. The vehicle does, however, benefit from strong crash-test scores published by NHTSA, complemented by a full suite of standard crash-avoidance technologies.
The 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 received a five-star overall crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 79/100 based on NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 144 SUVs from 2024 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 ranks 122 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 79 / 100 (Average) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 10.3% |
| Recalls on file | 8 (includes park-outside) |
| Owner complaints | 47 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 122 of 144 SUVs tested for 2024 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4?
The 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 improved its NHTSA Safety Index by three points over the 2023 model year, moving from 76 to 79 out of 100, yet both years remain in the Average band. The improvement did not come from crash-test performance, which was already strong, but the defect record component tells a different story: a score of 3.25 out of a possible 20 is the single factor dragging this year's Index well below its crash-test potential. Eight recalls in one model year is a high count for any vehicle, and the presence of two separate park-outside campaigns tied to high-voltage battery cell modules is the most serious safety signal in this data set. A third battery recall addressing overheating and a brake recall affecting shared platforms compound the picture. The crash-avoidance technology score of 10 out of 10 reflects standard fitment of forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control across the lineup. The gap between a near-perfect crash-test and avoidance-tech score and a very low defect record score defines the 2024 ID.4's safety profile more precisely than any single headline number.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 perform in crash tests?
The 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 secured the highest possible ratings in federal crash testing, achieving five stars overall. Frontal and side impact protection each earned a five-star rating. Its relative weakness is in rollover resistance, where the ID.4 received four out of five stars, based on a measured rollover risk of ten percent. No dynamic tip event was recorded in testing, and all crash-test categories have been rated for this model year.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19097
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 have any recalls?
The 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 carries eight recall campaigns. Two are classified as park-outside orders, both tied to high-voltage battery cell module defects that raise fire risk. A third recall addresses a separate high-voltage battery overheating concern. Additional campaigns cover service brakes and the 12-volt battery system. The concentration of battery-related recalls is the defining safety story for this model year.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY26V028000
Risk: A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside immediately after charging and not leave their vehicles charging indoors overnight until the recall repair is complete. Also, owners are advised not to use Level 3 DC chargers and to limit the maximum charge of the battery to 80% until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery cell modules as necessary, free of charge. Owner not
Reported 2026-01-21
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY26V030000
Risk: A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will update the high-voltage battery software, and replace the high-voltage battery, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 18, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93EA. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 23, 202
Reported 2026-01-21
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY25V836000
Risk: A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside immediately after charging and not leave their vehicles charging indoors overnight until the recall repair is complete. Also, owners are advised not to use Level 3 DC chargers and to limit the maximum charge of the battery to 80% until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery cell modules as necessary, free of charge. Owner not
Reported 2025-12-03
SERVICE BRAKES25V434000
Risk: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42HX.
Reported 2025-06-30
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY25V125000
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the OCDC, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 20, 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 93CJ. Audi's number for this recall is 93FR.
Reported 2025-02-28
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
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE24V643000
Risk: An improperly secured air bag inflator may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagens number for this recall is 69E8.
Reported 2024-08-28
STRUCTURE23V750000
Risk: In a fire, fabric that is not fire retardant may further fuel a fire, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will apply flame retardant to the sunshade fabric, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 60G3.
Reported 2023-12-07
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4?
Owners have filed 47 unverified allegations with NHTSA. The Electrical System leads all categories with 26 reported complaints, followed by Unknown or Other at 14 and Structure at 7. Service Brakes, Fuel and Propulsion System, and Forward Collision Avoidance each account for 6 alleged incidents. Three crashes, one fire, and one injury are alleged among those reports.
47 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4?
Multiple battery and brake recall remedies may or may not have been completed by the prior owner of a 2024 ID.4. Shoppers considering this model year should run the vehicle's VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup tool before purchase; park-outside restrictions remain in effect for open campaigns until a fix is applied.
- Two park-outside recall campaigns specific to 2024 ID.4 high-voltage battery cell modules were issued, meaning affected vehicles should not be garaged until the remedy is confirmed complete via VIN check.
- The defect record sub-score of 3.25 out of 20 is the primary reason this model year sits in the Average band despite earning five-star overall, frontal, and side crash-test ratings from NHTSA.
- The Safety Index rose three points from the 2023 model year (76) to 2024 (79), but the underlying recall volume increased, meaning the index movement reflects scoring methodology weighting rather than a cleaner safety record.
- Forty-seven owner complaints filed with NHTSA include unverified allegations of three crashes, one fire, and one injury, with the Electrical System accounting for more than half of all reported complaints at 26 out of 47.
RANKINGSWhere the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 places
The 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2024 Volkswagen ID.4 safety questions
Was the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 79 out of 100, placing it in the Average band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2024 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 10.3%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 8 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4, including a park-outside or do-not-drive campaign, which is the most serious class of recall. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 47 owner complaints are on file for the 2024 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.
Other ID.4 years
Rivals in SUV (2024)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Lexus Rz 300e | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Tesla Model Y Rwd | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2024 Subaru Forester Wilderness | 98/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Lexus Rz 450e | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2024 Buick Encore GX | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 2 |
| 2024 Nissan Murano | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 1 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 19097), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Volkswagen ID.4 2024.
- 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 122 of 144 in the SUV class for 2024.
- 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.