2022 Volkswagen ID.4
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 332 |
| 2022 | 135 |
| 2023 | 453 |
| 2024 | 48 |
| 2025 | 26 |
| 2026 | 0 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
41% of complaints: electrical system — 55 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and 12v/24v/48v battery.
FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
PRIMARY SAFETY DEFECT â SUDDEN STOP IN ACTIVE TRAFFIC: The vehicle suffers from severe, uncommanded electrical/drive-system shutdowns.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260904
Also filed under POWER TRAIN
26% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 35 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
After using adaptive cruise control, driver pulled into a spot to pick up a pizza. Car was parked then lurched forward without pedal input, jumping over parking parking block and then crashed through front window of a store.
NHTSA ODI report, 20230619
Also filed under VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
15% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 20 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
Two days ago I was pulling into a parking spot in a shopping center. The car suddenly accelerated forward and I hit a concrete parking block.
NHTSA ODI report, 20230915
I was slowly pulling into a parking space at the beach. Pulling into the space the car accelerated, fast. It crashed in to the two cement barriers at front of parking space.
NHTSA ODI report, 20230910
10% of complaints: structure — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body.
FIRE9% of complaints: power train — 12 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 ID4 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be delayed or deactivated.
Remedy: Dealers will update the vehicle's software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91EG.
Campaign 22V764000 — check if this car was fixed
Pedestrian alert sounds
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Golf R A8, Audi S3, RS3 Sedan, Q4 E-Tron SUV, A3 Sedan, and 2022-2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI, and ID4 vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners February 14, 2023. Volkswagen owners will receive an owner notification letter once remedy parts become available.
Campaign 22V823000 — check if this car was fixed
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 ID.4 vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 18, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93S7.
Campaign 23V436000 — check if this car was fixed
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2022 ID.4 vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will update the vehicle software, and inspect the door handles as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 19, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
Campaign 23V312000 — check if this car was fixed
Inadvertent Door Opening
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 ID.4 vehicles. Due to a software issue, affected vehicles may experience center displays and instrument panel displays that do not boot, or that sporadically reset.
Remedy: Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 20, 2024. Owners may contact VW customer service at 1-800-893-5298. VW's number for this recall is 919A.
Campaign 24V344000 — check if this car was fixed
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 ID.4 vehicles. The door handles may allow water to enter the circuit board assembly, which can cause the doors to open unexpectedly.
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.
Campaign 24V651000 — check if this car was fixed
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2023 ID.4, 2022-2023 Audi Q4 e-Tron, and Q4 e-Tron Sportback vehicles. The instrument panel may not properly display the transmission gear lever indicator.
Remedy: Dealers will update the brake control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 14, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Campaign 25V120000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2022 Volkswagen ID.4 — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (55 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (35 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (20 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 22V764000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
- Verify recall 22V823000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V436000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V312000 (structure) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24V344000 (back over prevention, electrical system, equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24V651000 (structure) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V120000 (power train, service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.