2022 Volkswagen ID.4  RealSafeCars94Safety Rating

#4 of 2022 SUVs

#5 of all 2022 vehicles


Pictured: 2021 Volkswagen ID.4
The ID.4, introduced by Volkswagen in 2021, is a midsize SUV with seating up to 5. It handles mud, snow, and sand with ease with optional all-wheel drive (AWD). The ID.4 provides superior EPA (miles per gallon) for its class, easing fuel costs and reducing pollution. Volkswagen offers a 6-year, 72,000-mile basic/powertrain warranty on its lineup.


The 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 is very safe compared to all vehicles.

Comparison to all vehicles.  This plot shows RSC safety scores on the horizontal axis vs. the number of vehicles with each safety score (depicted by bar height and percentages at the bottom). Colors reflect vehicle safety, ranging from red (not that safe) to green (safer). For reference, a score of 0 implies a 0.15% chance of driver death (13% chance of driver injury) over 15 years, and a score of 100 reflects a 0.016% chance (1.4% chance of driver injury). The 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 has a score of 94, implying a 0.023% chance of driver death (2.1% chance of injury).

We estimate that the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 has a vehicle lifetime fatality chance of 0.0231% and a vehicle lifetime injury chance of 2.6408%, meaning the average driver has a 0.0231% chance of dying in an accident if they drive the car under regular conditions for fifteen years, and a 2.6408% chance of being injured.

Compared to the average vehicle, the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 is 50% less likely to result in a fatal accident. Compared to other suvs, the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 is 43% less likely to result in a fatal accident.

Active safety features greatly enhance occupant safety by reducing the likelihood of a crash. All trims and versions of the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 include the following active safety systems: Front Assist, Lane Assist, and Blind Spot Monitor.

Some advanced safety features --- while not cutting edge --- can still improve vehicle safety. Optional Cornering Headlights / Leveling Head Lamps better illuminate the road ahead --- the lights point towards the direction that the vehicle is heading. Standard side mirror turn signals alert others of your intention to turn or switch lanes allowing them to react accordingly, which can prevent accidents caused by not seeing a vehicle in the blind spot. Optional Light Assist on the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 automatically switches off high beams headlights when another vehicle is nearby.


And it is safer than many comparable models.

9973Toyota 4RunnerNissan LeafLincoln CorsairVolkswagen TiguanGenesis GV70Hyundai Ioniq 5Volkswagen ID.4Lexus NXFord Mustang Mach-EAudi Q5M.-B. GLC-ClassTesla Model 3Comparison to similar models.  This plot compares the RSC rating of the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 with its main competition. Models are plotted on a scale from 73 to 99. The 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 is safer than the 2022 Toyota 4Runner, the 2022 Nissan Leaf, the 2022 Lincoln Corsair, the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan, the 2022 Genesis GV70, the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5, the 2022 Tesla Model 3, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, the 2022 Audi Q5, and the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E.

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