2022 Volkswagen Golf R Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
70/100
#4 most-complained of 11 Golf R years
The 2022 Volkswagen Golf R has 10 NHTSA complaints, 5 recalls, and a Complaint Index of 70, ranking 4th worst among 11 model years tracked. That earns it a Caution verdict relative to other Golf R years.
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 24.5
- 21.5 city / 29 hwy
Top 2022 Volkswagen Golf R problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
What owners report
- Travel Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control disable themselves, with dashboard lights flashing and loud beeping triggered at engine start and continuing through speeds from 0 to 70 mph.
- Rearview camera image can be blank or delayed after shifting into reverse, tied to two separate recalls.
- Owners report an 'Emergency Assist Is Currently Not Available' warning that repeats constantly and distracts drivers.
- The infotainment head unit loses GPS location during navigation, with erratic display behavior and unexplained noises before snapping back to the correct position.
- Water intrusion into a door caused damage that owners say could lead to rust, despite a prior repair attempt.
- A shift knob cracked near the base with very low mileage on the vehicle.
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 compared to other Golf R model years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Golf R?
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras issues make up 50% of complaints, followed by Electrical System problems at 40% and Steering-related complaints at 30%.
- Does the 2022 Golf R have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 5 recalls, covering the rearview camera image (two separate recalls), a radiator/coolant hose issue, a sunroof touch switch, and an engine cover that can loosen during aggressive driving.
- How does the 2022 Golf R compare to other years?
- The 2022 ranks 4th worst out of 11 model years with data, with a Complaint Index of 70, better than 2016 (80), 2017 (90), and 2024 (100), but worse than 2018 (40) and 2019 (50).
- What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Golf R?
- EPA rates the 2022 Golf R at 24.5 mpg combined (21.5 city / 29 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,250.