There are 5 owner-reported air bags & restraints complaints for the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4in NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
The airbag sensor turns on and off, "airbag error", the charging door plate fell of the car while driving in the freeway
After the 3.5 software update OTAthe airbag error showed up and I am reading on forums that multiple folks have this issue but no recall
No forward collisions warning prior crash. No emergency braking as the car can't sense the car in front. No post automatic braking after initial impact to prevent second damage like Volkswagen advertised.
Vehicle stopped in traffic in exit lane of freeway with a line of other vehicles. Driver at-fault was traveling at freeway speeds of 65+ mph and veered into the line of vehicles waiting to exit. Our ID4 had 4 passengers, adult driver, adult passenger, and two children in rear seat, all wearing seatbelts. The seatbelt of the rear passenger's side failed resulting in child hitting their head on headrest in front of them as well as the side window and post. Moderate injuries occurred and child is recovering. None of the others in the vehicle were injured. Likely failure is pretensioner of seatbelt. Currently in the accident investigation with insurance and the component has not been inspected at this time but certainly will be.
In July 2023, the airbag light came on in the dash of the vehicle. Upon inspection by the VW dealer, Sheppard Motors, the dealership indicated that the airbag module failed. They said the repair part was back ordered and were not sure when it will be available. I asked them does this mean the airbag system will not work in an accident? They said yes. I suggested pulling an airbag module from one of the cars in their inventory and using it to repair the car. They said no. They left us drive the car away with the airbag light still on. I researched on the internet finding a airbag module for the car. I informed them of the research and website. They said they called the other VW dealer but the part was not available even though the part was showing as available on the website. I believe driving a vehicle without a functioning airbag system is very dangerous. I don't understand why the manufacture does not have parts available for a new car. I think the safety board needs to investigate this parts availability problem and airbag module failure. How can the vehicle have such a great safety rating if the airbag system does not work?
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on May 4, 2026