2022 Volkswagen Jetta Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2022 Volkswagen Jetta has a complaint index of 5, the lowest of any Jetta year on record, and ranks 20th worst (meaning best) out of 21 model years. It earns a Best verdict with only 43 complaints, 1 recall, and no fires, deaths, or injuries reported.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 5/100
- #20 of 21 Jetta years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 43
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 34
- 29 city / 41 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2022 Volkswagen Jetta problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine14 (33%)
- Brakes12 (28%)
- Electrical System10 (23%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras9 (21%)
- Lane Departure7 (16%)
- Steering7 (16%)
- Fuel System3 (7%)
- Structure & Body2 (5%)
- Airbags1 (2%)
- Other1 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Some owners describe the engine losing power or stalling at highway speed, with the check engine and EPC lights coming on.
- One owner reported the engine failing to accelerate past 20 mph before the car stalled entirely.
- A brake pad on the left rear wore through to bare metal early, causing dragging noises and reduced stopping ability.
- One owner reported the hill start assist causing the brakes to seize temporarily when released.
- The forward collision system reportedly failed to issue any warning or dash alert despite being activated.
- One owner reported a sunroof cracking and later shattering while the vehicle was parked.
2022 Volkswagen Jetta recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 22V514000Jul 20, 2022Other43,091 vehicles
Equipment:electrical:infotainment:software
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles. The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display. 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 reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DV.
2022 Volkswagen Jetta fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 29 MPG
- Highway
- 41 MPG
- Combined
- 34 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,900
- 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 Jetta years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 Jetta performs better than every other model year, with a complaint index of 5 and only 43 complaints logged.
- What problems does the 2022 Jetta have?
- NHTSA complaints point to the engine as the top problem area, with 14 complaints (33% share), followed by brakes at 12 complaints and electrical system issues at 10 complaints.
- Does the 2022 Jetta have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 22V514000) covers an infotainment software issue; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
- Was anyone hurt or injured in a 2022 Jetta?
- NHTSA data lists 0 deaths, 0 injuries, and 0 fires for the 2022 Jetta, with 1 crash reported among all complaints.
- How does the 2022 Jetta compare to other Jetta years?
- The 2022 Jetta ranks 20th out of 21 years from worst to best, meaning it's among the least complained-about Jettas, well ahead of higher-complaint years like 2009 and 2019.