NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Volkswagen ID.4 Safety Ratings
The 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 scores 89 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Strong), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 1 recall, and 23 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 achieves a Safety Index of 89 out of 100, positioning it in the Strong band. Its five-star overall NHTSA crash performance, coupled with a perfect ten points awarded for standard avoidance technology, contributes to its standing as a highly defensible option within the SUV segment based purely on safety metrics.
The 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 received a five-star overall NHTSA crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 89/100, derived exclusively from NHTSA crash-test, recall, and complaint data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 153 SUVs from 2025 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 ranks 79 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 | 89 / 100 (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 10.9% |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 23 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 79 of 153 SUVs tested for 2025 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Volkswagen ID.4?
The 2025 ID.4 achieves a Safety Index of 89/100, placing it in the Strong band, a notable increase from the prior year's 79/100. This improvement is primarily attributable to robust crash-test performance. The AWD variant scored 66 out of a possible 70 points for crash protection. The vehicle's avoidance technology component reached a perfect 10/10, with forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control all standard features. The defect record, at 13/20, prevents the ID.4 from reaching the highest safety tier. This is directly linked to an active recall concerning high-voltage battery overheating. Twenty-three consumer complaints have been filed, including unverified reports of six crashes and three fires. These complaints consistently focus on the electrical system, aligning with the recall's scope. The ID.4 received a four-star rollover rating, the only crash-test category not to achieve the maximum score. This translates to an 11 percent risk, though the dynamic test showed no tip. The 2025 ID.4 demonstrates strong structural protection, which is currently offset by an ongoing electrical safety campaign.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 perform in crash tests?
The 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 AWD earned a perfect five-star overall safety rating from NHTSA. Both frontal and side protection tests also yielded five-star ratings. The rollover assessment, while still a strong four stars, represents a slight decrease from the vehicle's otherwise top scores. NHTSA determined an 11 percent rollover risk, with the vehicle exhibiting no tip in its dynamic test. All rating categories are complete for this model year.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20374
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NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
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NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 have any recalls?
The 2025 ID.4 carries one recall campaign, covering 2023-2025 ID.4 vehicles, tied to the electrical system propulsion system traction battery. The concern is high-voltage battery overheating. Shoppers should treat any open battery-overheating recall seriously and verify remedy completion by VIN before purchase or continued use.
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
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Volkswagen ID.4?
Twenty-three owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA, all unverified allegations. The most frequently alleged problem areas are the Electrical System (12 reports), Back Over Prevention (7), Forward Collision Avoidance (5), and Vehicle Speed Control (5). Six alleged crashes and three alleged fires are included in that total.
23 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Volkswagen ID.4?
A significant recall has been issued for the 2025 ID.4, addressing potential high-voltage battery overheating. This is a critical safety concern, and prospective owners should verify through NHTSA's VIN lookup tool that this traction battery issue has been remedied prior to acquisition.
- The Safety Index jumped ten points year-over-year, from 79/100 in 2024 to 89/100 in 2025, the largest single-year gain recorded for this model in MotorCaliber's dataset.
- One active recall specifically targets the 2023-2025 ID.4 traction battery for a potential overheating condition, making VIN-specific remedy verification a priority for any used-market transaction.
- Of the 23 unverified NHTSA complaints, 12 allege electrical system problems and 3 allege fire, a pattern that aligns directly with the battery overheating recall campaign.
- NHTSA's dynamic rollover test returned a no-tip result despite a four-star rollover rating, meaning the vehicle did not tip during the standardized maneuver even though the four-star designation reflects an 11 percent statistical rollover risk.
RANKINGSWhere the 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 places
The 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2025 Volkswagen ID.4 safety questions
Was the 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2025 Volkswagen ID.4, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 89 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 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2025 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 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2025 Volkswagen ID.4. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Volkswagen ID.4?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 23 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 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 (2025)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Lexus GX 550 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Lexus Rz 300e | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Tesla Model X | 96/100 | not rated | 3 |
| 2025 Acura ADX | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Buick Envision | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 20374), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Volkswagen ID.4 2025.
- 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 79 of 153 in the SUV class for 2025.
- 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.