2022 Volkswagen Golf Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Golf years
- Far more complaints than other years 7th of 29 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Volkswagen Golf. That ranks 7th out of 29 Golf model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (25 complaints, 31%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 81owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2022 Volkswagen Golf problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 25 | 31% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 17 | 21% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 14 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 14 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 11 | 14% | 200 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 11 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 10 | 12% | 200 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 8 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2% | 200 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2022 Volkswagen Golf recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2022 Volkswagen Golf.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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 become unavailable: Backup camera, radio, climate controls, advanced driver assist systems, park assist…
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 correct driving guidance. The incorrect driving guidance can lead to a turn into a body of water, house…
Travel Assist is disabled which includes Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Keep Assist. The warning lights flash on and off, sometimes multiple times a second, sounding a loud beeping each time. It is triggered at engine start and persists through all speeds. I have experienced it 0-70 mph. The…
Emergency SOS and Travel Assist will intermittently fault out sending a loud chime in the cabin warning me that said assist devices arenât available. Sometimes the chimes will go off for minutes on end and be completely random. This persistent chime is distracting and also frightening as I think…
Travel Assist is disabled which includes Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Keep Assist. The warning lights flash on and off, sometimes multiple times a second, sounding a loud beeping each time. It is triggered at engine start and persists through all speeds. I have experienced it 0-70 mph. The…
Other Volkswagen Golf years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Golf | 11 | 0 |
| 2022 | 81 | 0 |
| 2021 Golf | 7 | 1 |
| 2020 Golf | 6 | 2 |
| 2019 Golf | 63 | 6 |
| 2018 Golf | 29 | 6 |
| 2017 Golf | 117 | 5 |
| 2016 Golf | 85 | 9 |
| 2015 Golf | 131 | 12 |
| 2014 Golf | 12 | 5 |
| 2013 Golf | 43 | 5 |
| 2012 Golf | 48 | 6 |
| 2011 Golf | 110 | 6 |
| 2010 Golf | 69 | 4 |
| 2009 Golf | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 Golf | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 Golf | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 Golf | 12 | 1 |
| 2005 Golf | 19 | 2 |
| 2004 Golf | 28 | 2 |
| 2003 Golf | 26 | 2 |
| 2002 Golf | 74 | 3 |
| 2001 Golf | 116 | 5 |
| 2000 Golf | 88 | 5 |
| 1999 Golf | 64 | 4 |
| 1998 Golf | 18 | 1 |
| 1997 Golf | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 Golf | 3 | 1 |
| 1995 Golf | 43 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Volkswagen Golf?
Owners most often report power train, forward collision avoidance, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 25 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2022 Volkswagen Golf?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2022 Volkswagen Golf a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Golf model years, the 2022 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.