2022 Volkswagen Passat
Only 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 13
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2022: 13 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1989 | 0 |
| 1990 | 34 |
| 1991 | 24 |
| 1992 | 40 |
| 1993 | 68 |
| 1994 | 25 |
| 1995 | 94 |
| 1996 | 142 |
| 1997 | 70 |
| 1998 | 331 |
| 1999 | 664 |
| 2000 | 507 |
| 2001 | 430 |
| 2002 | 636 |
| 2003 | 629 |
| 2004 | 279 |
| 2005 | 148 |
| 2006 | 576 |
| 2007 | 262 |
| 2008 | 168 |
| 2009 | 146 |
| 2010 | 163 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 484 |
| 2013 | 749 |
| 2014 | 594 |
| 2015 | 243 |
| 2016 | 106 |
| 2017 | 110 |
| 2018 | 46 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 13 |
Known problem areas
Only 13 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
3 of 13 total reports mention: service brakes.
Engine
3 of 13 total reports mention: engine.
Electrical system
3 of 13 total reports mention: electrical system.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-16
Lane departure
3 of 13 total reports mention: lane departure, most commonly citing warning and blind spot detection.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-06-24
Also filed under Forward collision avoidance
Steering
2 of 13 total reports mention: steering.
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The steering tightens up at times when decelerating between 30 - 42 mph. This has occurred three times now since purchase of the vehicle new.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-10-18
Also filed under Power train
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2022 Volkswagen Passat — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2022 Volkswagen Passat reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Volkswagen Passat?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2022 Volkswagen Passat have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.