Second Hand Volkswagen ID.4 CV Joints

The ID.4 is fully electric but still uses conventional driveshafts with CV joints to transfer drive from the electric motor(s) to the wheels, so the part does exist on this model. The rear-wheel-drive variants have CV joints at the rear axle, while the dual-motor AWD variants (sold in the UK as ID.4 GTX and the 4MOTION all-wheel-drive versions) also have CV joints at the front axle. If you only need the rear joints, either drivetrain will have them; if you need front CV joints, you must have an AWD variant.

The Volkswagen ID.4 received a significant mid-life update for the 2023 model year (introduced to the UK market from late 2023), which brought revised suspension and powertrain changes that may affect driveshaft and CV joint compatibility across that boundary. The generation itself remains the same MEB-platform vehicle, but whether a pre-facelift CV joint crosses directly to a post-facelift car is something you should confirm with the breaker against your specific registration number before purchasing. Naming the update year to your breaker will help them check their stock accurately.

Yes, this matters significantly — the rear-wheel-drive ID.4 uses a single rear electric motor setup, while the GTX uses dual motors with a separate front axle drive unit, meaning the front and rear driveshafts and their CV joints are specific to each drivetrain layout. If you need a rear CV joint, a standard RWD donor may suffice, but confirm the motor output matches yours as different power outputs (such as 77kWh versus 82kWh variants) can use different shaft specifications. Always confirm the drivetrain type and motor variant with the breaker against your registration.

Trim level alone does not determine CV joint fitment on the ID.4 — what matters is whether the car is rear-wheel drive or AWD (GTX), and the motor/battery variant fitted. Life, Style, and Max trims were all offered in rear-wheel-drive form, meaning their CV joints are interchangeable within the same motor output variant rather than being trim-specific. The GTX is the exception because it is AWD, so always check drivetrain first and ignore the trim badge beyond that distinction.

The battery capacity itself does not directly dictate the CV joint specification, but the different battery options were paired with different motor outputs and in some cases different rear axle configurations, which can affect driveshaft dimensions. It is worth treating this as a variable to verify rather than assuming any same-generation ID.4 shaft will fit, so quote your exact motor output (in kW) and battery variant to the breaker alongside your registration. This gives the breaker the best chance of matching from their stock accurately.

CV joints from a used electric ID.4 are mechanically conventional components — they are not high-voltage parts and do not require specialist EV handling in the way that battery packs or inverters do. Buying from a UK breaker is a perfectly reasonable route, and dismantlers familiar with MEB-platform vehicles should be able to supply the correct side (NS nearside or OS offside) for your axle. Just confirm your drivetrain type, power variant, and registration with the breaker to ensure a correct match before committing.