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2022 Volkswagen Passat Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

6/100

#17 most-complained of 18 Passat years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2022 Volkswagen Passat has 13 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 6 out of 100 — #17 highest of 18 Passat model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is brakes (3 complaints, 23% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash.

Complaints
13
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
28
24 city / 36 hwy

Top 2022 Volkswagen Passat problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Brakes3 (23%)
  2. Electrical System3 (23%)
  3. Engine3 (23%)
  4. Lane Departure2 (15%)
  5. Steering2 (15%)
  6. Transmission & Powertrain2 (15%)
  7. Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (8%)
  8. Fuel System1 (8%)
  9. Other1 (8%)
  10. Structure & Body1 (8%)
2022 Volkswagen Passat complaints: complaints filed per month3Oct 2021Apr 2023Jan 2024Nov 2024Mar 2026Aug 2026
19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2021 to Sep 2026; peak Oct 2021 (3).

2022 Volkswagen Passat recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2022 Volkswagen Passat fuel economy and fuel cost

City
24 MPG
Highway
36 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 Passat years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2020Best2418327
2021Best1818128
2022Best613028

All Volkswagen Passat years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Volkswagen Passat a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 Volkswagen Passat ranks #17 of 18 among Passat model years (Complaint Index 6/100, verdict: Best). It has 13 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Volkswagen Passat?
The most reported problem areas are brakes (3 complaints), electrical system (3 complaints), and engine (3 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 90 miles.
Does the 2022 Volkswagen Passat have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2022 Volkswagen Passat in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Volkswagen Passat?
EPA rates the 2022 Volkswagen Passat at 28 MPG combined (24 city / 36 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,300. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.