2022 Volkswagen Golf
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 13 |
| 1987 | 4 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 17 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 43 |
| 1995 | 43 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 18 |
| 1999 | 64 |
| 2000 | 88 |
| 2001 | 116 |
| 2002 | 74 |
| 2003 | 26 |
| 2004 | 28 |
| 2005 | 19 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 69 |
| 2011 | 110 |
| 2012 | 48 |
| 2013 | 43 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 131 |
| 2016 | 85 |
| 2017 | 116 |
| 2018 | 29 |
| 2019 | 62 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 81 |
| 2023 | 11 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
31% of complaints: power train — 25 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing floor shift and hoses and fittings.
28% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 23 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing warnings and adaptive cruise control.
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I have errors popping up on my dashboard. It says âtravel assist is currently not available â or âemergency assist is currently not available â . This does not happen every time I drive the vehicle but it happens quite frequently.
NHTSA ODI report, 20231019
Also filed under LANE DEPARTURE and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
17% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing cooling system and radiator assembly.
16% of complaints: lane departure — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing assist and warning.
14% of complaints: electrical system — 11 distinct reports on file.
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The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Golf. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the hill assist engaged the brake longer while the brake pedal was not depressed. The contact mentioned that the vehicle stalled afterwards.
NHTSA ODI report, 20220328
Also filed under ENGINE and SERVICE BRAKES
SAFETY TIMELINE
No recalls on file for this model year.
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2022 Volkswagen Golf — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for power train issues (25 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (23 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (14 reports on file for this year).
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FAQ
Is the 2022 Volkswagen Golf reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 Volkswagen Golf is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Volkswagen Golf?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 Volkswagen Golf have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.