2022 Volkswagen ID.4
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2022 models.

- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Body styles
- 4dr SUV Base, 4dr SUV Pro AWD, 4dr SUV Pro RWD
- Engines
- Electric motor
- Horsepower
- 201–295 hp
- Transmission
- 1-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 5
- Fuel
- EV
- EV range
- 275 mi · 7.5 h on 240 V
- Length
- 180.3 in
- Curb weight
- 4,339–4,828 lb
- NHTSA rating
- ★★★★★
- Recalls
- 7 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- Strong performanceUp to 295 hp, versus about 203 hp for similar 2022 models.
- AWD / 4WD available
- 5-star NHTSA safety ratingTop overall score in federal crash tests.
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
Watch out for
- 7 recallsMore than similar models (about 3). Confirm repairs with the VIN.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 35 similar 2022 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 is a small SUV powered by electricity and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 180 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 109-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,339 lb (4dr SUV Base).
The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 275 miles and takes about 7.5 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.
In NHTSA crash testing it earned the top 5-star overall rating.
It has 7 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 137 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.
What changed for 2022
- Longest EV range up from 260 to 275 miles
Compared with 2021; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2021 ID.4 →
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Safety & driver-assist features
Built in: Zwickau, Germany
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 5 2022 ID.4 configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr SUV Base | 180.3 in | 72.8 in | 64.6 in | 109.1 in | 62.6 / 61.8 in | 4,339 lb | 50/50 |
| 4dr SUV Pro AWD | 180.3 in | 72.8 in | 64.6 in | 109.1 in | 62.6 / 61.8 in | 4,828 lb | 50/50 |
| 4dr SUV Pro RWD | 180.3 in | 72.8 in | 64.6 in | 109.1 in | 62.6 / 61.8 in | 4,610 lb | 50/50 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ID.4 Pro EV | 150 kW AC 3-Phase | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 275 mi · 32 kWh/100mi | – | $700 | – |
| ID.4 Pro S EV | 150 kW AC 3-Phase | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 262 mi · 33 kWh/100mi | – | $750 | – |
| ID.4 AWD Pro EV | 80 and 150 kW AC 3-Phase | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 251 mi · 33.3655 kWh/100mi | – | $750 | – |
| ID.4 AWD Pro S EV | 80 and 150 kW AC 3-Phase | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 245 mi · 35.4722 kWh/100mi | – | $800 | – |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2022 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Driver / passenger | Side | Side pole | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 5★ / 4★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 10.9% |
| 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 SUV RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 5★ / 4★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 10.3% |


Similar 2022 small SUVs
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 (this car) | 275 mi | ★★★★★ | 7 |
| 2022 Toyota RAV4 | 40 MPG | ★★★★★ | 2 |
| 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime | 38 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2022 Honda CR-V | 38 MPG | ★★★★★ | 6 |
| 2022 Toyota 4Runner | 17 MPG | ★★★★★ | 3 |
| 2022 Hyundai Tucson | 38 MPG | ★★★★★ | 3 |
| 2022 Subaru Forester | 29 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
Recalls (7)
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Gear Position Indication (Prndl) · Feb 27, 2025
NHTSA campaign 25V120000 · 60,490 vehicles
- Problem
- 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect."
- Risk
- Failure to display the gear position may result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not engaged, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97H3. Audi's number for this recall is 454R.
Structure › Body › Door › Handle › Exterior · Sep 4, 2024
NHTSA campaign 24V651000 · 99,064 vehicles
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A vehicle door that opens unexpectedly while driving increases the risk of injury.
- Fix
- 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. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 57J9. This recall expands previous recall numbers 23V-312 and 23V-213. Vehicles previously repaired under 23V-312 and 23V-213 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Equipment › Electrical › Infotainment › Software · May 15, 2024
NHTSA campaign 24V344000 · 79,965 vehicles
- Problem
- 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. This can result in loss of speedometer information or loss of rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- Displays that do not show critical information, such as vehicle speed or the rearview camera image, increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Back Over Prevention › Display Function · Jun 21, 2023
NHTSA campaign 23V436000 · 4 vehicles
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 ID.4 vehicles. The replacement infotainment central control unit (CCU) installed in the vehicle during a repair contains incorrect software that can cause the rearview camera image to be delayed or deactivated when reversing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- A rearview camera with a delayed or deactivated image may reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Structure › Body › Door › Handle › Exterior · May 3, 2023
NHTSA campaign 23V312000 · 35,325 vehicles
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2022 ID.4 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with door handles that allow water to enter the circuit board assembly, which can cause the doors to open unexpectedly when the vehicle is subject to high lateral forces at speeds below 9 mph/15 kmh.
- Risk
- A vehicle door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury.
- Fix
- 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. Volkswagen's number for this recall are 57J5 and 57J8. This recall was replaced by recall number 24V-651
Back Over Prevention › Display Function · Nov 2, 2022
NHTSA campaign 22V823000 · 2,607 vehicles
- Problem
- 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. The rearview camera image may be blank or unresponsive when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear or when the park function is manually activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Volkswagen) 91EK and (Audi) 91EL.
Back Over Prevention › Software · Oct 12, 2022
NHTSA campaign 22V764000 · 5 vehicles
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 ID4 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be delayed or deactivated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- A rearview camera with a delayed or deactivated image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Not every 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 7 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Electrical System — 54 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
- Vehicle Speed Control — 20 owner reports. Ask the seller and mechanic specifically about this system.
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 16 owner reports. Make sure driver-assist systems and the backup camera work without error messages.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 5,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Battery health. Ask for a battery state-of-health report, check the remaining battery warranty, and compare the displayed range at 100% charge with the EPA's 275 miles.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other ID.4 years
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