2022 Volkswagen Golf Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2022 Volkswagen Golf, and owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2022 Volkswagen Golf. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
81 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2022 Volkswagen Golf have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 200 miles. Complaints peaked in 2022 with 57 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Infotainment center will randomly go into "component protection" mode, and the center console will become stuck in a loop of rebooting. While component protection is active, the following systems beco”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 16, 2024 · Vehicle speed control
“The vehicles built-in independent navigation system frequently loses its position. When the system loses its position, it displays an inaccurate vehicle position on the map, and does not provide corre”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 21, 2024 · Unknown or other
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2022 Volkswagen Golf/GTI (GTI, Golf-R). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 23–28 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 20–25 / 28–34 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM7); Manual 6-spd |
Compare Volkswagen Golf model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volkswagen Golf model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 Volkswagen Golf | 5 | 10 |
| 1986 Volkswagen Golf | 4 | 13 |
| 1987 Volkswagen Golf | 3 | 4 |
| 1988 Volkswagen Golf | 5 | 9 |
| 1989 Volkswagen Golf | 3 | 17 |
| 1990 Volkswagen Golf | 4 | 10 |
| 1991 Volkswagen Golf | 2 | 8 |
| 1992 Volkswagen Golf | 1 | 6 |
| 1993 Volkswagen Golf | 4 | 7 |
| 1994 Volkswagen Golf | 4 | 41 |
| 1995 Volkswagen Golf | 4 | 43 |
| 1996 Volkswagen Golf | 1 | 3 |
| 1997 Volkswagen Golf | 0 | 7 |
| 1998 Volkswagen Golf | 1 | 18 |
| 1999 Volkswagen Golf | 4 | 64 |
| 2000 Volkswagen Golf | 5 | 88 |
| 2001 Volkswagen Golf | 5 | 116 |
| 2002 Volkswagen Golf | 3 | 74 |
| 2003 Volkswagen Golf | 2 | 26 |
| 2004 Volkswagen Golf | 2 | 28 |
| 2005 Volkswagen Golf | 2 | 19 |
| 2006 Volkswagen Golf | 1 | 12 |
| 2007 Volkswagen Golf | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 Volkswagen Golf | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 Volkswagen Golf | 0 | 3 |
| 2010 Volkswagen Golf | 4 | 69 |
| 2011 Volkswagen Golf | 6 | 110 |
| 2012 Volkswagen Golf | 6 | 48 |
| 2013 Volkswagen Golf | 5 | 43 |
| 2014 Volkswagen Golf | 5 | 11 |
| 2015 Volkswagen Golf | 12 | 131 |
| 2016 Volkswagen Golf | 9 | 85 |
| 2017 Volkswagen Golf | 5 | 116 |
| 2018 Volkswagen Golf | 6 | 29 |
| 2019 Volkswagen Golf | 6 | 63 |
| 2020 Volkswagen Golf | 2 | 6 |
| 2021 Volkswagen Golf | 1 | 7 |
| 2022 Volkswagen Golf | 0 | 81 |
| 2023 Volkswagen Golf | 0 | 11 |
Checking a specific 2022 Volkswagen Golf
How do I know if my 2022 Volkswagen Golf has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Volkswagen dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Volkswagen models
- Jetta10,000 complaints
- Passat7,705 complaints
- Beetle2,596 complaints
- Tiguan2,300 complaints
- Atlas1,999 complaints
- GTI1,405 complaints
- ID.41,007 complaints
- Cc983 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.