2021 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)
27
complaints reporting a crash
1
complaints reporting fire
11
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 SUV AWD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 14 report injuries (22 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 vehicles were involved in 3 fatal crashes with 2 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
- Crash riskInstrument panel may not properly display the transmission gear lever indicator · Feb 27, 2025
- Crash riskDoor handles may allow water to enter the circuit board assembly, which can… · Sep 4, 2024
- Crash riskDue to a software issue, affected vehicles may experience center displays and… · May 15, 2024
- Crash riskAffected vehicles may have been manufactured with door handles that allow water… · May 3, 2023
- Crash riskSoftware programing may cause the high voltage (HV) battery management control… · Feb 1, 2023
- Crash riskPassenger air bag may be incorrectly folded · Nov 2, 2022
- Crash riskIncorrect soldering of the flexible printed circuit assembled (FPCA), inside… · Mar 16, 2022
- Crash riskSteering gear may have an incorrectly assembled or missing drive bushing · Nov 3, 2021