2026 Volkswagen ID.4 Safety Rating
Midsize SUVs Β· Current IIHS listing Β· IIHS source checked 2026-09-16
The 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 is not yet ranked. Our required evidence is complete for 3 of 4 primary tests and 3 of 4 selected occupant-protection details. Missing results are shown as missing, never assumed.
Reported so far: Small overlap front Good; Side (updated test) Good; Headlights Acceptable; Latch ease of use Good.
Which build and equipment does this score describe?
Latest applicable build; standard AEB and lowest current-trim headlight rating. Headlights use the lowest rating among applicable current trims; this is a conservative equipment baseline, not a claim that every trim has identical results. Confirm the production date and equipment of the car you are buying.
Headlights: baseline Acceptable; best reported Good
- Good β (1) Trim level(s): Pro S trim, AWD Pro S trim, AWD Pro S Plus trim
- Acceptable β (2) Trim level(s): Pro trim, AWD Pro trim
Pedestrian crash prevention: baseline Acceptable
- Acceptable β standard Front Assist (with Automatic Emergency Braking and Pedestrian Monitoring). Rating applies to all 2024-26 models
Optional-system results are shown separately. Combining the best rating from different packages does not establish that one purchasable configuration earns them all. Check IIHS equipment details.
IIHS crash-test results
Detailed results by test (38 entries)
IIHS publishes these under the test they belong to, so the same label can appear more than once. Rear restraints and kinematics, rear head protection, structure and safety cage, and front restraints are the four that count toward the score (25%).
Small overlap front
Rating applies to 2021-26 models
Small overlap front
Rating applies to 2021-26 models
Side: updated test
Rating applies to 2021-26 models
Headlights
Β· (1) Trim level(s): Pro S trim, AWD Pro S trim, AWD Pro S Plus trim
Headlights
Β· (2) Trim level(s): Pro trim, AWD Pro trim
Front crash prevention: pedestrian
Rating applies to all 2024-26 models Β· standard Front Assist (with Automatic Emergency Braking and Pedestrian Monitoring)
Child seat anchors
Rating applies to 2021-26 models
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How the score is built
See our full scoring methodology and rules β
NHTSA 5-star rating
2026 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 SUV BEV AWD
NHTSA stars are shown for reference and carry no weight in the score. NHTSA source. Why the two programs disagree β
IIHS crash-test videos
These videos are embedded on IIHSβs ratings page for this model. The tested vehicle may be an earlier model year or a related version whose results IIHS applies to this vehicle. Check the test description and source for the exact coverage.
Load a player to watch on this page, or use the YouTube link. Video footage helps explain the test; the published injury measurements and ratings are the basis for comparison.
Small overlap front: Driver-side
Tested vehicle: 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro EV 4-door
Rating applies to 2021-26 models
Side: updated test
Tested vehicle: 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S EV 4-door 4wd
Rating applies to 2021-26 models
Real-world context
| Measure | Result | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Class driver death rate | 27 per million registered vehicle-years | Midsize SUVs as a class, adjusted for driver age and sex (Farmer, 2023); all vehicles average 38. Class context only. |
| Theft claim frequency (Volkswagen ID.4 electric 4dr) | 9 (100 = average) | HLDI whole-vehicle theft, 2022β24 model years: 9% of average. See the theft ranking. |
Compared with other midsize SUVs
Closest-scoring current midsize SUVs with complete IIHS records, plus the class leader. See every midsize SUVs ranked β
| Vehicle | Class rank | IIHS award | Rear restraints | Starts at | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Kia Telluride | #1 of 32 | TSP+ | $39,190 | 96.8 | |
| 2027 Chevrolet Blazer EV | #22 of 32 | β | $44,700 | 86.3 | |
| 2026 Honda Pilot | #23 of 32 | β | $42,195 | 85.2 | |
| 2026 Honda Prologue | #24 of 32 | β | $39,900 | 84.4 |
Our analysis
The 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 belongs to the Midsize SUVs class. This class has a below-average driver death rate compared with the national average of 38 deaths per million registered vehicle-years. The class figure is adjusted for driver age and sex, which removes a large part of the selection effect in raw death rates. It is still a class average, not a measurement of this model.
The Volkswagen ID.4 has no IIHS Top Safety Pick award in the 2026 award cycle. That can mean a result below the award threshold in one test, or tests IIHS has not completed. Absence of an award is not evidence that the vehicle is unsafe.
Across the 4 IIHS rating categories reported, the Volkswagen ID.4 earned 3 Good ratings. One result sits below Good; the verdict at the top of the page names it.
This analysis is produced independently; we have no affiliation with Volkswagen or any manufacturer. Read the full methodology or learn more about us.
Safety recalls for the 2026 Volkswagen ID.4
We do not have a verified NHTSA recall lookup for this model and year. An unmatched or unavailable lookup is not evidence of a clean recall record.
Recall campaigns from the NHTSA recalls database, retrieved 2026-09-16. A recall applies to a range of build dates, not necessarily every car of this model year, so confirm against your own VIN. Recalls do not affect the safety score on this page.
Questions about the 2026 Volkswagen ID.4
Is the 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 a safe car?
IIHS has published 3 of the 4 primary tests and 3 of the 4 occupant-protection details for the 2026 Volkswagen ID.4. Available results are shown below. Only current models with all required results enter the ranking.
What is the 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 IIHS rating?
IIHS reports: small overlap front = Good; side: updated test = Good; headlights = Acceptable; latch ease of use = Good.
Is the 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 an IIHS Top Safety Pick?
No. The 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 does not hold an IIHS Top Safety Pick award for the 2026 model year, which can reflect a result below Good in a qualifying test or tests that IIHS has not yet completed.
What is the 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 NHTSA rating?
NHTSA gives the 2026 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 SUV BEV AWD an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars (frontal 5, side 5, rollover 4). NHTSA stars are shown for reference and are not part of our score.
How does the 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 compare with other midsize SUVs?
The class leader is the 2027 Kia Telluride at 96.8/100. The comparison table on this page lists the closest-scoring current midsize SUVs with complete records.
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