Compare two vehicles

Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.

Vehicle A

Electric · 33.3655 kWh / 100 mi · All-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Electric · 35 kWh / 100 mi · Rear-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2021 Volkswagen ID.4

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2021 Volkswagen ID.4

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

2022 Volkswagen ID.4

may cost less to fuel.

Short answer: ID.4 needs more recall homework, ID.4 has more complaint activity, ID.4 has more severity reports and ID.4 has the lower fuel-cost estimate. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Difference
Total recalls 7 11 ID.4 has 4 more recalls
Total complaints 129 317 ID.4 has 188 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 15 / 1 / 8 / 0 26 / 1 / 14 / 0 ID.4 has 17 more severity reports
Defect investigations 2 2 Similar
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 307 377 ID.4 has 70 more communications
Recall completion reports 45 74 ID.4 has 29 more reports
Warranty programs 0 2 ID.4 has 2 more warranty programs
Service campaigns 2 3 ID.4 has 1 more service campaigns
Software notices 5 5 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Feb 27, 2025 Feb 27, 2025 Similar
Latest complaint May 14, 2026 May 20, 2026 ID.4 has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Electrical System
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Electrical System
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Structure
 Different
Fuel type Electric Electric Same
Efficiency 33.3655 kWh / 100 mi 35 kWh / 100 mi Different
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $750 $800 ID.4 about $50 less
Safety-rating records 2 2 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2022 Volkswagen ID.4

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had unknown or other and electrical system repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2021 Volkswagen ID.4

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had electrical system and unknown or other repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2022 Volkswagen ID.4

  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories
  • Exterior Lighting: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

2021 Volkswagen ID.4

  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Structure: water leaks, body repairs, doors, corrosion

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

Learn what a VIN check can and cannot show