Compare two vehicles

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

Vehicle A

Electric · 31.4767 kWh / 100 mi · Rear-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

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

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More recall homework

2023 Volkswagen ID.4

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2023 Volkswagen ID.4

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

2023 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 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 Difference
Total recalls 13 7 ID.4 has 6 more recalls
Total complaints 433 129 ID.4 has 304 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 47 / 7 / 16 / 0 15 / 1 / 8 / 0 ID.4 has 46 more severity reports
Defect investigations 1 2 ID.4 has 1 more investigations
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 297 307 ID.4 has 10 more communications
Recall completion reports 68 45 ID.4 has 23 more reports
Warranty programs 1 0 ID.4 has 1 more warranty programs
Service campaigns 2 2 Similar
Software notices 6 5 ID.4 has 1 more software notices
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Jan 21, 2026 Feb 27, 2025 ID.4 has newer activity
Latest complaint May 30, 2026 May 14, 2026 ID.4 has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Electrical System
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Structure
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Electrical System
  • Exterior Lighting
 Different
Fuel type Electric Electric Same
Efficiency 31.4767 kWh / 100 mi 33.3655 kWh / 100 mi Different
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $700 $750 ID.4 about $50 less
Safety-rating records 2 2 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2023 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?

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?

What to inspect first

2023 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

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

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