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Overview
- Body
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026Volkswagen calls it 4MOTION.
- Transmission
- Automatic (A1)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Powertrain
- ElectricEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel
- ElectricityEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Engine & performance
- HP
- 295
- Power to weight
- 0.065 hp/lb
- Axle ratio
- 9.99
- Motor kW
- 80EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 90 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG City
- 102 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG Comb
- 97 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $800EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Eco Score
- 10/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Smog score
- 10/10
- Elec. Range
- 249 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Range per hour (240V)
- 33 mi/hr
- Recharge hrs
- 7.5EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- SmartWay certified
- Yes
Dimensions & capacity
- Wheelbase
- 109 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Curb Weight
- 4,559 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- GVWR class
- Class 1D (5,001 to 6,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year
- Overall crash rating
- ★★★★★
- Rollover rating
- ★★★★★
- Stability control (ESC)
- Standard
- Forward-collision warning
- Standard
- Lane-departure warning
- Standard
- Recalls
- 11
- Owner complaints
- 336 See on NHTSA
- Reported injuries
- 24
Feature availability
Cameras & visibility
- Backup cameraStandard
Driver assist
- Adaptive cruise controlPart of IQ.DRIVE.Standard
- Automatic emergency brakingStandard
- Blind-spot monitorStandard
- Lane-keeping assistStandard
Convenience
- Push-button startStandard
Exterior
- Adaptive headlightsStandard
Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM32%
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER11%
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE7%
- STRUCTURE6%
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL6%
- SERVICE BRAKES6%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 557 total.
Volkswagen ID.4: best and worst yearsFederal investigations NHTSA record NHTSA defect investigations, model year
RQ24010opened May 16, 2024LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Inadvertent Door Opening
DP22005opened Jan 27, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
Pedestrian alert sounds
Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
377 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
May 8, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYSM 23-2026
This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
Apr 13, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMV9326022080102_3
Replace Battery Regulation Control Module Kit -J840- / -SX7- / -SX8-
Apr 13, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMV9324062074770_3
Important Step when replacing Battery Cell Modules
Mar 30, 2026EXTERIOR LIGHTINGV9419012011521_21
Moisture Accumulation
Mar 27, 2026ENGINEVOS-26-21
This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the error message ERP0204E could occur during perform initial operation, software configuration, SVM updates for any control module(s) etc.
Mar 25, 2026FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKINGV4521012062957_7
customer reports that the vehicle performed an unwarranted Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB).
Mar 16, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMV9326022080670_1
Flushing H.V. Battery before opening
Mar 10, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMV9323082071535_6
Determine H.V. Battery Health & Remaining Capacity
- and 369 more
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Powertrain
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- Maintenance
- 2 yr / 20k mi
- EV battery
- 8 yr / 100k mi
Source: www.vw.com as of 2026-06
Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.