DecodedCars2024 Volkswagen ID.4
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2024 models.
- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Body styles
- 4dr SUV Base, 4dr SUV Pro AWD, 4dr SUV Pro RWD
- Engines
- Electric motor
- Horsepower
- 201–335 hp
- Transmission
- 1-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 5
- Fuel
- EV
- EV range
- 291 mi · 6 h on 240 V
- Length
- 180.3 in
- Curb weight
- 4,339–4,828 lb
- NHTSA rating
- ★★★★★
- Recalls
- 9 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- Strong performanceUp to 335 hp, versus about 200 hp for similar 2024 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
- "Park outside" recallCheck that the recall repair was done before buying or driving.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 41 similar 2024 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2024 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 291 miles and takes about 6 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.
In NHTSA crash testing it earned the top 5-star overall rating.
It has 9 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.
What changed for 2024
- Longest EV range up from 275 to 291 miles
Compared with 2023; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2023 ID.4 →
Trims, performance & features
Powertrain201–335 hpElectric motor
Transmission1-speed automatic
DriveRWD · AWD/4WD
Seating5 seats · 2 rows
Trims
SPro SStandardPro
Safety & driver-assist features
Automatic emergency brakingStandard
Pedestrian emergency brakingStandard
Forward collision warningStandard
Blind-spot monitoringStandard
Blind-spot interventionStandard
Rear cross-traffic alertStandard
Lane departure warningStandard
Lane keeping assistStandard
Adaptive cruise controlStandard
Parking assistStandard
Backup cameraStandard
Automatic high beamsStandard
Adaptive driving beamStandard
LED headlightsYes
Built in: Chattanooga, Tennessee
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 5 2024 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 | 209 kW AC 3-Phase | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 291 mi · 29.783 kWh/100mi | – | $650 | – |
| ID.4 Pro S EV | 210 kW AC 3-Phase | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 291 mi · 29.783 kWh/100mi | – | $650 | – |
| ID.4 EV | 210 kW AC 3-Phase | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 206 mi · 31.5624 kWh/100mi | – | $700 | – |
| ID.4 S EV | 210 kW AC 3-Phase | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 206 mi · 31.5624 kWh/100mi | – | $700 | – |
| ID.4 AWD Pro EV | 105 and 209 kW AC 3-Phase | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 263 mi · 32.9685 kWh/100mi | – | $750 | – |
| ID.4 AWD Pro S EV | 105 and 209 kW AC 3-Phase | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 263 mi · 32.9685 kWh/100mi | – | $750 | – |
10/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
10/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Save $8,750Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
28.3 MPG2024 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD average
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2024 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Driver / passenger | Side | Side pole | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 SUV RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 5★ / 4★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 10.3% |
| 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 5★ / 4★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 10.9% |
StandardElectronic stability control
StandardForward collision warning
StandardLane departure warning
Similar 2024 small SUVs
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 (this car) | 291 mi | ★★★★★ | 9 |
| 2024 Toyota RAV4 | 39 MPG | ★★★★★ | 4 |
| 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime | 38 MPG | ★★★★★ | 2 |
| 2024 Honda CR-V | 40 MPG | ★★★★★ | 5 |
| 2024 Toyota 4Runner | 17 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
| 2024 Hyundai Tucson | 38 MPG | ★★★★★ | 4 |
| 2024 Subaru Forester | 29 MPG | ★★★★★ | 2 |
Recalls (9)
Safety advisory: 2 recalls for this model year carry a "Do Not Drive" or "Park Outside" warning. Check your VIN now.
Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery · Sep 30, 2026
NHTSA campaign 26V630000 · 22,524 vehicles
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2026 ID.4 vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail and lead to a vehicle fire.
- Risk
- A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. The remedy is currently under development. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed November 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93EX. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 6, 2026.
Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery · Jan 21, 2026 Park outside
NHTSA campaign 26V028000 · 670 vehicles
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. The high voltage (HV) battery cell modules may contain misaligned electrodes that can result in a battery fire.
- Risk
- A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Owners are advised to park outside immediately after charging and not leave their vehicles charging indoors overnight until the recall repair is complete. Also, owners are advised not to use Level 3 DC chargers and to limit the maximum charge of the battery to 80% until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery cell modules as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 18, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93EW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 23, 2026.
Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery · Jan 21, 2026
NHTSA campaign 26V030000 · 43,881 vehicles
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 ID.4 vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat.
- Risk
- A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Dealers will update the high-voltage battery software, and replace the high-voltage battery, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 18, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93EA. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 23, 2026.
Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery · Dec 3, 2025 Park outside
NHTSA campaign 25V836000 · 629 vehicles
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. The high voltage (HV) battery cell modules may contain misaligned electrodes that can result in a battery fire.
- Risk
- A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Owners are advised to park outside immediately after charging and not leave their vehicles charging indoors overnight until the recall repair is complete. Also, owners are advised not to use Level 3 DC chargers and to limit the maximum charge of the battery to 80% until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery cell modules as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 11, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93EV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 5, 2025.
Suspension · Jun 30, 2025
NHTSA campaign 25V434000 · 546 vehicles
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport and 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. Certain bolts on the chassis, brake system and/or suspension (such as bolts for certain cross member, engine mount, control arm, subframe, rear brake carrier, etc.) of affected vehicles may not have been correctly tightened during the manufacturing process.
- Risk
- A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42HX.
Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery · Feb 28, 2025
NHTSA campaign 25V125000 · 13,769 vehicles
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024-2025 AUDI Q4 E-Tron SUV, AUDI Q4 E-Tron Sportback, and 2024 ID.4 vehicles. The on-board charger (OCDC) may fail and stop charging the 12-volt battery, which can result in a loss of drive power.
- Risk
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the OCDC, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 20, 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 93CJ. Audi's number for this recall is 93FR.
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.
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module · Aug 28, 2024
NHTSA campaign 24V643000 · 837 vehicles
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ID4 vehicles. The fasteners securing the passenger frontal air bag inflator may be loose.
- Risk
- An improperly secured air bag inflator may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. VolkswagenÂs number for this recall is 69E8.
Structure · Dec 7, 2023
NHTSA campaign 23V750000 · 24,025 vehicles
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. The interior sunshade for the panoramic glass roof may be insufficiently fire retardant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 302, "Flammability of Interior Materials."
- Risk
- In a fire, fabric that is not fire retardant may further fuel a fire, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will apply flame retardant to the sunshade fabric, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 60G3.
Not every 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
53Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
4Involved a crash
1Involved a fire
1Injuries reported
3,000 miTypical mileage at failure
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 9 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Safety-critical recall. At least one recall carries a "Do Not Drive" or "Park Outside" warning. Do not buy until the VIN shows it was repaired.
- Electrical System — 29 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
- Fuel/Propulsion System — 6 owner reports. Smell for fuel around the car and in the cabin, check that it starts easily when warm, and look at the oil dipstick for a fuel smell or rising level.
- Service Brakes — 5 owner reports. Brake firmly from speed; check for pulling, pulsing pedal or ABS warning light.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 3,000 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 291 miles.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
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