2022 Volkswagen Jetta Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
7/100
#15 most-complained of 16 Jetta years
The 2022 Volkswagen Jetta ranks 15th out of 16 model years for reported problems, with a Complaint Index of 7 and a "Best" verdict. It has 43 complaints, 1 recall, and no fires, crashes, or injuries reported beyond one crash.
- Complaints
- 43
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 34
- 29 city / 41 hwy
Top 2022 Volkswagen Jetta problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
What owners report
- Engine stalls or loses power along with an illuminated EPC (Electronic Power Control) warning light, sometimes with a knocking sound around 4,500 miles.
- Hill start assist causes brakes to seize temporarily, preventing the car from moving at very low mileage (around 75 miles).
- Forward collision warning system fails to alert the driver to brake despite being activated.
- Electronic Power Control issue causes the engine to bog down and limit RPMs, with rough running and banging noises from underneath the car.
- Rear brake pad on one side wears through to no friction material much faster than the other three pads, producing dragging sensation and noise.
- Sunroof glass cracked while parked and later shattered, sending glass into the cabin at around 2,000 miles.
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 ranks 15th out of 16 model years with a Complaint Index of 7, earning a "Best" verdict relative to other Jetta years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Jetta?
- NHTSA data shows the top problem area is the Engine, with 14 complaints making up 33% of all reports, followed by Brakes at 28% and Electrical System at 23%.
- Does the 2022 Jetta have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2022 Jetta, campaign 22V514000, covering an infotainment software update; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2022 Jetta compare to other Jetta years?
- The 2022 Jetta has a Complaint Index of 7, far below high-complaint years like 2019 (100) and 2010 (93), making 2022 one of the better years for this model.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Jetta?
- EPA rates the 2022 Jetta at 34 mpg combined, 29 city and 41 highway, with an annual fuel cost of $1,900.