2022 Volkswagen Golf R Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2022 Volkswagen Golf R has a complaint index of 70, ranking 4th worst among 11 model years, with 10 NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls. It carries a Caution verdict, driven mainly by camera, electrical, and steering-related travel assist complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 70/100
- #4 of 11 Golf R years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 10
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 5
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 24.5
- 21.5 city / 29 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2022 Volkswagen Golf R problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras5 (50%)
- Electrical System4 (40%)
- Steering3 (30%)
- Engine1 (10%)
- Other1 (10%)
- Structure & Body1 (10%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (10%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Travel Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control disable themselves and trigger rapid flashing warning lights with loud repeated beeping from engine start through highway speeds.
- Rearview camera and driver assistance warnings display "Travel Assist is currently not available" or "Emergency Assist is currently not available" messages that recur randomly, even after sensor cleaning.
- Infotainment display and GPS lose location during navigation, showing erratic behavior, unexpected noises, and dash warnings before self-correcting minutes later.
- Shift knob cracks near its base at very low mileage.
- Water intrusion into a door causes interior damage that owners say may lead to rust, despite a prior repair attempt tied to a service bulletin.
2022 Volkswagen Golf R recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 24V480000Jun 27, 2024Collision Avoidance & Cameras84,432 vehicles
Back over prevention:software
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Golf R, Golf GTI, 2024 Atlas, and 2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The rearview camera image may be delayed or deactivated after shifting into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera with a delayed or deactivated image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2024, and July 16, 2024. Owners may contact VW customer service at 1-800-893-5298. VW's number for this recall is 91US.
- NHTSA 22V823000Nov 2, 2022Collision Avoidance & Cameras2,607 vehicles
Back over prevention:display function
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Golf R A8, Audi S3, RS3 Sedan, Q4 E-Tron SUV, A3 Sedan, and 2022-2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI, and ID4 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be blank or unresponsive when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear or when the park function is manually activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners February 14, 2023. Volkswagen owners will receive an owner notification letter once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Volkswagen) 91EK and (Audi) 91EL.
- NHTSA 22V707000Sep 21, 2022Engine8,038 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Golf R A8 and Golf GTI vehicles. The radiator may not have been attached correctly to the intercooler, which can result in a damaged coolant hose.
Risk: A damaged coolant hose can leak, causing the engine to overheat, and increasing the risk of fire. In addition, large amounts of coolant spilling onto the roadway can increase the risk of a crash to other vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the radiator and replace any damaged parts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19Q8.
2022 Volkswagen Golf R fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 21.5 MPG
- Highway
- 29 MPG
- Combined
- 24.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,250
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2022 compared with other Golf R years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Volkswagen Golf R reliable?
- NHTSA lists 10 complaints and 5 recalls for the 2022 Golf R, giving it a complaint index of 70 and a Caution verdict relative to other Golf R years. It ranks 4th worst out of 11 model years tracked.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2022 Golf R?
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras issues are the top problem area, accounting for 5 of 10 complaints (50%), mostly involving Travel Assist and camera warnings.
- Does the 2022 Golf R have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2022 Golf R, covering the rearview camera, engine radiator attachment, engine cover, and sunroof touch switch. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2022 Golf R compare to other years?
- With a complaint index of 70, the 2022 Golf R ranks 4th worst of 11 years. Worse years include 2024 (index 100, Avoid) and 2017 (index 90, Avoid), while 2018 (index 40) earned a Good verdict.