MYRModel Year Report

2022 Volkswagen Golf

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2022 Volkswagen Golf
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:58:11.672Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Volkswagen Golf Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2022 highlighted. 1985: 10 complaints 1985 1986: 13 complaints 1987: 4 complaints 1988: 9 complaints 1989: 17 complaints 1990: 10 complaints 1990 1991: 8 complaints 1992: 6 complaints 1993: 7 complaints 1994: 41 complaints 1995: 43 complaints 1995 1996: 3 complaints 1997: 7 complaints 1998: 18 complaints 1999: 64 complaints 2000: 88 complaints 2000 2001: 116 complaints 2002: 73 complaints 2003: 26 complaints 2004: 28 complaints 2005: 19 complaints 2005 2006: 12 complaints 2007: 2 complaints 2008: 1 complaints 2009: 3 complaints 2010: 69 complaints 2010 2011: 110 complaints 2012: 48 complaints 2013: 43 complaints 2014: 11 complaints 2015: 129 complaints 2015 2016: 85 complaints 2017: 115 complaints 2018: 29 complaints 2019: 62 complaints 2020: 6 complaints 2020 2021: 6 complaints 2022: 81 complaints 2022 2023: 11 complaints 2023
2022: 81 complaints
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YearComplaints
198510
198613
19874
19889
198917
199010
19918
19926
19937
199441
199543
19963
19977
199818
199964
200088
2001116
200273
200326
200428
200519
200612
20072
20081
20093
201069
2011110
201248
201343
201411
2015129
201685
2017115
201829
201962
20206
20216
202281
202311

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 28%

28% of complaints: power train — 23 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%

14% of complaints: electrical system — 11 distinct reports on file.

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I have errors popping up on my dashboard. It says “travel assist is currently not available “ or “emergency assist is currently not available “ . This does not happen every time I drive the vehicle but it happens quite frequently.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231019

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

ENGINE 12%

12% of complaints: engine — 10 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

LANE DEPARTURE 10%

10% of complaints: lane departure — 8 distinct reports on file.

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I have errors popping up on my dashboard. It says “travel assist is currently not available “ or “emergency assist is currently not available “ . This does not happen every time I drive the vehicle but it happens quite frequently.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231019

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 10%

10% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 8 distinct reports on file.

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 (23 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (10 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1994 ▲ 2013 ▲ 1995

WORST YEARS

◆ 2015 ◆ 2001 ◆ 2017

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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 28% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2022 Volkswagen Golf have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.