2025 Volkswagen

ID.4

Auto (A1)

Volkswagen ID.4: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Transmission: Automatic (A1)EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Powertrain: ElectricEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Fuel: ElectricityEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Engine & performance

Motor kW: 210EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 98 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
MPG City: 115 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
MPG Comb: 107 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Fuel $/yr: $700EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Eco Score: 10/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Elec. Range: 206 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Range per hour (240V): 34 mi/hr
Recharge hrs: 6EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Doors: 4NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Seats: 5NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Seat rows: 2NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Length: 180 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width: 73 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height: 65 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
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
Pass. Vol: 100 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Cargo Vol: 30 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating: ★★★★★
Rollover rating: ★★★★★
Stability control (ESC): Standard
Forward-collision warning: Standard
Lane-departure warning: Standard
Recalls: 2
Owner complaints: 27 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries: 5

Feature availability

Cameras & visibility

Backup camera
Standard

Driver assist

Automatic emergency braking
Standard
Blind-spot monitor
Standard
Lane-keeping assist
Standard

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM27%
BACK OVER PREVENTION13%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL13%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER12%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE10%
VISIBILITY/WIPER8%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 52 total.

Volkswagen ID.4: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

134 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

May 19, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERV0026012081638_1
Difference between Component fluid leakage and seepage
May 8, 2026SEATSV7226022081746_1
Update Programming for Memory Seat Module
May 8, 2026SEATSV7226012081745_1
Update Programming of Seat Module
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
Apr 2, 2026EXTERIOR LIGHTINGV9422012066639_6
Condition is normal due to cold fresh air and humidity
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.
and 126 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.