2022 Volkswagen GTI Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2022 Volkswagen GTI has a complaint index of 50, ranking 11th worst out of 21 model years, with a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 28 complaints, 6 recalls, and 61% of complaints involve Collision Avoidance & Cameras, mostly rearview camera and Travel Assist software issues.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 50/100
- #11 of 21 GTI years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 28
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 6
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 28
- 24.5 city / 34 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2022 Volkswagen GTI problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras17 (61%)
- Lane Departure8 (29%)
- Electrical System6 (21%)
- Other5 (18%)
- Engine4 (14%)
- Steering4 (14%)
- Brakes2 (7%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (4%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Rearview camera image fails to display or is delayed after shifting into reverse.
- Travel Assist, including Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Keep Assist, disables itself with flashing warning lights and repeated beeping at engine start.
- The factory radiator can come loose and cause a coolant hose to be cut by a belt or pulley, draining coolant, reported around 9,000 miles.
- Hill hold assist on manual-transmission cars holds the brake for a couple of seconds after release, delaying acceleration.
- Sunroof glass has reportedly shattered while driving at highway speed with no impact.
- Steering wheel has reportedly turned on its own when the Travel Assist feature malfunctioned.
2022 Volkswagen GTI recalls
6 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V103000Feb 19, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras8,237 vehicles
Back over prevention:software
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Golf GTI vehicles. A software error may delay or deactivate the rearview camera image, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91SB.
- 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.
2022 Volkswagen GTI fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 24.5 MPG
- Highway
- 34 MPG
- Combined
- 28 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,300
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- 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 GTI years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Volkswagen GTI reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2022 GTI a complaint index of 50 with a Caution verdict, ranking 11th worst among 21 model years of the GTI. Most complaints center on camera and driver-assist software rather than mechanical failures.
- Does the 2022 Volkswagen GTI have a camera recall?
- Yes. NHTSA lists three separate recalls for the 2022 GTI tied to the rearview camera, including software errors and blank images, plus recalls for the engine cover, radiator attachment, and a sensitive sunroof switch.
- What is the most common problem on the 2022 GTI?
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras issues make up 61% of complaints, mostly involving Travel Assist disabling with warning lights and a rearview camera that fails to show an image.
- How many recalls does the 2022 GTI have?
- NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2022 Volkswagen GTI, none of them do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2022 GTI compare to other GTI years?
- With a complaint index of 50, the 2022 GTI ranks better than years like 2019 (index 90, Avoid) and 2015 (index 95, Avoid), but worse than 2014 and 2020, both rated Best.