Is the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 reliable?

NHTSA data gives the 2022 ID.4 a complaint index of 50 and a Caution verdict, ranking 3rd worst among the 5 model years with data. It has fewer complaints (135) than the 2021 (333) and 2023 (457) model years, which are rated Avoid.

What are the most common 2022 ID.4 problems?

Electrical System complaints lead with 61 reports (45% share), followed by Collision Avoidance & Cameras (33 complaints, 24% share) and Engine (25 complaints, 19% share). Median mileage at failure for these areas is 5,000 miles.

Does the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 have any recalls?

NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2022 ID.4, covering brakes, structure and body (door handles), infotainment software, and collision avoidance cameras. None are do-not-drive recalls.

How does the 2022 ID.4 compare to other years?

The 2022 model (complaint index 50) ranks better than 2021 (75) and 2023 (100), both rated Avoid, but worse than 2024 (0, Best) and 2025 (25, Good).

Are there crashes linked to 2022 ID.4 complaints?

NHTSA data shows 15 crashes and 10 injuries tied to 2022 ID.4 complaints, with 0 deaths and 1 fire reported.

2022 Volkswagen ID.4 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

50/100

#3 most-complained of 5 ID.4 years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

NHTSA lists 135 complaints and 7 recalls for the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4, with a complaint index of 50, ranking it 3rd worst of 5 model years. Verdict is Caution, driven mainly by Electrical System complaints (61, 45% share).

Complaints: 135
Recalls: 7
Crashes / fires: 15 / 1
Injuries / deaths: 10 / 0
NHTSA overall rating: 5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG: 101.5; 108 city / 94.5 hwy

Top 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

Electrical System61 (45%)
Other35 (26%)
Collision Avoidance & Cameras33 (24%)
Engine25 (19%)
Structure & Body15 (11%)
Brakes12 (9%)
Transmission & Powertrain12 (9%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires10 (7%)
Fuel System7 (5%)
Lane Departure6 (4%)

What owners report

Owners report the vehicle suddenly accelerating on its own while pulling into or parking in a spot, sometimes crashing into concrete barriers or storefronts.
Adaptive cruise control reportedly fails to detect vehicles ahead and does not initiate automatic braking, leading to rear-end collisions.
A rear passenger seatbelt is reported to have failed during a freeway collision, allowing a child passenger to be struck.
Owners describe the rearview camera or forward collision warning system failing to activate or display properly before a crash.
Some drivers report unintended acceleration while braking to park, resulting in low-speed collisions with parked cars.

230 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Nov 2024 (20).

2022 Volkswagen ID.4 recalls

7 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

NHTSA 25V120000Feb 27, 2025Brakes60,490 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
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.
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. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97H3. Audi's number for this recall is 454R.
NHTSA 24V651000Sep 4, 2024Structure & Body99,064 vehicles
Structure:body:door:handle:exterior
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.
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. 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.
NHTSA 24V344000May 15, 2024Other79,965 vehicles
Equipment:electrical:infotainment:software
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.
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.

See all 7 recalls for the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 →

2022 Volkswagen ID.4 fuel economy and fuel cost

City: 108 MPG
Highway: 94.5 MPG
Combined: 101.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA): $750; 15,000 mi/yr
Fuel: Electricity
Current regular gas: $4.32/gal; national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2022 compared with other ID.4 years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2021	Avoid	75	333	11	97
2022	Caution	50	135	7	101.5
2023	Avoid	100	457	14	107
2024	Best	0	48	8	107

All Volkswagen ID.4 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 reliable?: NHTSA data gives the 2022 ID.4 a complaint index of 50 and a Caution verdict, ranking 3rd worst among the 5 model years with data. It has fewer complaints (135) than the 2021 (333) and 2023 (457) model years, which are rated Avoid.
What are the most common 2022 ID.4 problems?: Electrical System complaints lead with 61 reports (45% share), followed by Collision Avoidance & Cameras (33 complaints, 24% share) and Engine (25 complaints, 19% share). Median mileage at failure for these areas is 5,000 miles.
Does the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 have any recalls?: NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2022 ID.4, covering brakes, structure and body (door handles), infotainment software, and collision avoidance cameras. None are do-not-drive recalls.
How does the 2022 ID.4 compare to other years?: The 2022 model (complaint index 50) ranks better than 2021 (75) and 2023 (100), both rated Avoid, but worse than 2024 (0, Best) and 2025 (25, Good).
Are there crashes linked to 2022 ID.4 complaints?: NHTSA data shows 15 crashes and 10 injuries tied to 2022 ID.4 complaints, with 0 deaths and 1 fire reported.