There are no safety recalls for the 2022 Volkswagen Passat, but owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA.
2022 Volkswagen Passat problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | |
| Lane Departure | 3 | |
| Service Brakes | 3 | |
| Engine | 3 | |
| Steering | 2 | |
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Lock — 1
- Lane Departure › Warning — 1
- Lane Departure › Assist — 1
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 1
- Lane Departure › Blind Spot Detection — 1
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 90 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2022 Volkswagen Passat complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Electrical System · reported Sep 16, 2026
Door sensor is faulty, and is repeatedly giving notifications while driving that the door is open, causing the cabin lights to come on, which causes safety issues when driving at night. Car is only four years old, and a similar issue was reported for the VW ID.4 vehicles, which have a similar wiring harness and circuit board to the VW 2022 Passat
Forward Collision Avoidance · reported Jun 24, 2026
I believe the cars FRONT END BRAKE ASSIST FAILED, resulting in a preventable accident. VW will not release data, and I have never had an accident in 32 years. There have been multiple class action lawsuits but VW refuses to announce a recall. Now, my car that is a 2022, with 50k miles on it, has major front end damage, and deployed airbags for an accident that could have been avoided. They have already been sued in 2024.
Engine · reported Jun 21, 2026
My car consumes an over abundant amount of oil about 1 quart every 1000 to 1500 miles. There is a civil lawsuit right now about the piston rings having low tension and my car has every symptom of this. This could lead to turbo issues, and several thousands of dollars in repair costs. Iâve already had to replace my oil pan, timing cover, and pcv and the car only has 80,000 miles on it.
Service Brakes · reported Mar 8, 2026
I am reporting what appears to be a serious, chronic safety issue with this vehicle (not just this particular car, but all M/Y 2020~2022 (and possibly 2012~2019 as well if they use the same brake components). Since new, my car has had chronic brake problems and these ongoing issues keep arising, pointing to defective brake caliper design. They have not caused an accident (for me anyway), but should be investigated because they have the potential to do so. I'll list dates, mileage and details here because they are numerous: 05/22/2023 - 40,805 - Heard brake (dragging) noise. Found one pad in…
Service Brakes · reported Nov 12, 2024
In May of 2023, I reported that the driver side rear brake caliper appeared to be sticking as one pad at that corner was completely worn down and making contact with the rotor, while the other pad at that same corner had no visible wear. Dealer replaced the rear left rotor under warranty (40,805 miles). Warranty also covered both rear rotors and rear pads due to rotor damage. In February of 2024, dealer inspection noticed the exact same issue on rear right brake caliper and replaced it under the extended warranty (59,631 miles). Although rear right rotor was damaged again, the extended…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2022 Volkswagen Passat have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2022 Volkswagen Passat 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 Passat?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (3 reports), followed by lane departure (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 90 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.