2022 Volkswagen GTI Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
50/100
#11 most-complained of 21 GTI years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2022 Volkswagen GTI has 28 owner complaints and 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 50 out of 100 — #11 highest of 21 GTI model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is collision avoidance & cameras (17 complaints, 61% of the total). Complaints report 1 injury.
- Complaints
- 28
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 28
- 24.5 city / 34 hwy
Top 2022 Volkswagen GTI problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
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 a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 Volkswagen GTI ranks #11 of 21 among GTI model years (Complaint Index 50/100, verdict: Caution). It has 28 complaints and 6 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Volkswagen GTI?
- The most reported problem areas are collision avoidance & cameras (17 complaints), lane departure (8 complaints), and electrical system (6 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 9,000 miles.
- Does the 2022 Volkswagen GTI have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2022 Volkswagen GTI, most recently reported 2025, covering collision avoidance & cameras, engine, and visibility & wipers.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Volkswagen GTI?
- EPA rates the 2022 Volkswagen GTI at 28 MPG combined (24.5 city / 34 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,300. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.