Volkswagen of America announced that the 2025 ID. Buzz has received a 5-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The electric van joins seven other Volkswagen models in achieving the top safety designation under the federal government’s New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Highlights
- The 2025 ID. Buzz achieved a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA, the highest possible designation
- Seven other 2025 Volkswagen models earned 5-star ratings: Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, ID.4, Jetta, Jetta GLI, and Tiguan
- Standard safety equipment includes six airbags, Automatic Post-Collision Braking, and the IQ.DRIVE suite with semi-automated driving capability
- Advanced driver assistance features include Travel Assist, Front Assist, Side Assist, Lane Assist, Rear Traffic Alert, Emergency Assist, Park Assist Plus with Memory Parking, and Exit Warning
NHTSA Safety Rating System
NHTSA established the 5-Star Safety Ratings program under the Highway Safety Act to reduce crash-related deaths, injuries, and costs. The agency has provided vehicle safety information to consumers since 1978. The rating system uses a one-to-five star scale, with five stars representing the highest safety performance a vehicle can achieve.
ID. Buzz Safety Features
The 2025 ID. Buzz integrates active and passive safety systems designed to protect occupants. Standard equipment includes:
- Six airbags for occupant protection
- Automatic Post-Collision Braking to prevent secondary impacts
- IQ.DRIVE suite with semi-automated driving capability
Driver Assistance Technologies
The IQ.DRIVE system incorporates multiple technologies:
- Travel Assist: Semi-automated driving support
- Front Assist: Forward collision warning and mitigation
- Side Assist: Blind spot monitoring
- Lane Assist: Lane keeping assistance
- Rear Traffic Alert: Cross-traffic detection when reversing
- Emergency Assist: Driver monitoring and emergency response
- Park Assist Plus: Automated parking with memory function
- Exit Warning: Alert system for approaching traffic when exiting
Volkswagen Safety Performance
The ID. Buzz represents the eighth 2025 Volkswagen model to earn NHTSA’s 5-star overall safety rating. The manufacturer’s 2025 lineup with top safety ratings includes the Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, ID.4, Jetta, Jetta GLI, Tiguan, and ID. Buzz.
Additional information about the 2025 ID. Buzz is available at https://www.vw.com/en/models/id-buzz.html.
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