Compare two vehicles

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

Vehicle A

Electric · 29.783 kWh / 100 mi · Rear-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Electric · 31.5973 kWh / 100 mi · Rear-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

Similar activity

Recall counts are similar.

More complaint activity

2025 Volkswagen ID.4

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

2026 Volkswagen ID.4

may cost less to fuel.

Short answer: 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 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 Difference
Total recalls 1 1 Similar
Total complaints 0 24 ID.4 has 24 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 7 / 3 / 3 / 0 ID.4 has 13 more severity reports
Defect investigations 0 0 Similar
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 47 135 ID.4 has 88 more communications
Recall completion reports 2 1 ID.4 has 1 more reports
Warranty programs 0 0 Similar
Service campaigns 0 4 ID.4 has 4 more service campaigns
Software notices 0 5 ID.4 has 5 more software notices
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Dec 3, 2025 Jan 21, 2026 ID.4 has newer activity
Latest complaint None listed Jul 11, 2026 ID.4 has a listed date
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • No top categories listed
  • Electrical System
  • Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
  • Unknown Or Other
 Different
Fuel type Electric Electric Same
Efficiency 29.783 kWh / 100 mi 31.5973 kWh / 100 mi Different
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $650 $700 ID.4 about $50 less
Safety-rating records 2 2 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2026 Volkswagen ID.4

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Do you have recent maintenance and inspection records?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2025 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 forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2026 Volkswagen ID.4

  • General condition: service records, warning lights, leaks, and test-drive behavior

2025 Volkswagen ID.4

  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories
  • Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking: sensors, alerts, automatic braking, cameras
  • Unknown Or Other: 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