There are no safety recalls for the 2022 Volkswagen Golf, but owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA.
2022 Volkswagen Golf problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Power Train | 25 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 23 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 14 | |
| Unknown or Other | 14 | |
| Lane Departure | 13 | |
| Electrical System | 11 | |
| Back Over Prevention | 11 | |
| Engine | 10 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | |
| Steering | 3 | |
| Service Brakes | 2 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 8
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 8
- Lane Departure › Assist — 8
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 7
- Back Over Prevention › Rearview System Braking — 5
- Back Over Prevention › Warnings — 5
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System — 4
- Lane Departure › Warning — 4
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 200 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2022 Volkswagen Golf complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Vehicle Speed Control · reported Apr 16, 2024
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 system, drive mode button, cruise control Situations that have occurred to me personally: Climate control fan becomes stuck on high, radio stops functioning, radio power button does not respond, parking menu button does not respond, car drive mode button does not respond, advanced driver sensor…
Forward Collision Avoidance · reported Feb 4, 2024
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 Iâm about to get into an accident. Further, with the persistent chime, it will make the driver immune to the noise which could be dangerous if there actually is an emergency. Took the the VW dealership multiple times and they canât figure out the issue. Theyâre going to try replacing the…
Steering · reported Feb 3, 2024
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 flashing lights and associated rapid beeping indicating the failure is extremely distracting while driving. Warning lights and warning sounds are designed to alert the driver to a potential safety issue so ignoring the lights and sounds is dangerous in the event it is a different caution/warning.…
Forward Collision Avoidance · reported Jan 9, 2024
All VW models of this model year suffer from this problem, as evidenced on many forum posts while researching this issue. The problem is that any time you turn the steering wheel even slightly, all safety features of the vehicle fail and notices of their failure are promptly displayed on the screen. My example has had this issue since the day I leased it and after 18 months of leasing the problem remains unresolved. VW states there is a part shortage, but I have two different dealerships trying to get me a new steering wheel and neither one has reported receipt of a replacement wheel. This is…
Back Over Prevention · reported Dec 29, 2023
My 2022 VW GTI recently experienced a malfunction where the Parking Assist feature did not function. This feature appears to encompass the Rear Back-up Camera, Rear Parking Sensors, and Parking Collision Warning system. This failure coincided with the HVAC system control system portion of the infotainment system not booting up. A video can be seen here: [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2022 Volkswagen Golf have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2022 Volkswagen Golf as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2022 Volkswagen Golf?
Owners report power train problems most often (25 reports), followed by forward collision avoidance (23). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 200 miles.
Are Volkswagen recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Volkswagen dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.