2022 Volkswagen Jetta problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta, most often about driver assistance & safety tech. There is 1 recall for this model year.

Complaints
43
Recalls
1
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Median mileage
3,250 mi
at time of problem

Key facts

  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech is the most-reported problem area, named in 13 of 43 complaints (30%).
  • Engine (12) and brakes (12) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 3,250 mi.
  • Owners reported 1 crash, 0 fires and 0 injuries.
  • The 2022 Volkswagen Jetta has 1 recall on file.
  • It ranks 17th of 22 Volkswagen Jetta model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
  • That is 38% fewer complaints than the 2021 model year (69).

2022 Volkswagen Jetta problems by category

  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    13 complaints
  • Engine
    12 complaints
  • Brakes
    12 complaints
  • Electrical System
    10 complaints
  • Steering
    7 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    3 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    2 complaints
  • Other / Unknown
    1 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    1 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    1 complaints
  • Lighting
    1 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    1 complaints
  • Suspension
    1 complaints
  • Airbags · 1 crash
    1 complaints

A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.

Most-reported components

Component (as filed with NHTSA)Complaints
Service brakes12
Engine12
Electrical system9
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control8
Steering7
Lane departure: assist7
Fuel/propulsion system3
Lane departure: warning2

When problems happen (mileage)

3Under 10k10k–30k30k–60k160k–100k100k–150k150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2022 Volkswagen Jetta complaints that list mileage.

2022 Volkswagen Jetta recalls (1)

  • Recall 22V514000Jul 20, 202243,091 vehicles
    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · 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.

Recent 2022 Volkswagen Jetta complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

  1. Filed Sep 23, 2026NCSteering
    The issue with the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta is the steering wheel which appears to be a known issue. A warning light and audible warning tone activate repeatedly while the car is in motion with the alert of "Travel Assist Currently Not Available". The frequency of the alert by tone and alert light is excessive and distracting while driving the car. The issue appears to be from an internal failure in the wheel's capacitive touch hands-detection sensor mat. In my 2022 Jetta, the…
    NHTSA complaint #11766421 · source
  2. Filed Aug 12, 2026SCEngine
    The vehicle is currently experiencing steady coolant loss with no external puddles.My vehicle is at 65,000 miles, placing it just 5,000 miles outside of the 60,000-mile factory powertrain warranty. This specific issue matches the exact symptoms of Volkswagen Technical Service Bulletin #2071245 (Service Action 15-23-01) regarding the premature failure of the factory head gasket.Because this is a well-documented manufacturing defect that VW.
    NHTSA complaint #11756558 · source
  3. Filed Jul 8, 2026TXDriver Assistance & Safety Tech
    My 2022 Volkswagen Jetta (purchased new) has a recurring Travel Assist/Adaptive Cruise Control safety malfunction that has existed since before approximately 24,000 miles. While driving with Adaptive Cruise Control or Travel Assist engaged, the vehicle repeatedly warns me to "Take Control of the Vehicle" or indicates my hands are not on the steering wheel even though both hands are firmly on the wheel. I often have to immediately tighten my grip to prevent the system from…
    NHTSA complaint #11749181 · source
  4. Filed Jun 10, 2026ALDriver Assistance & Safety Tech
    1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The vehicle experienced a failure related to the steering wheel assembly that caused the "Travel Assist Not Currently Available" warning to appear while driving. The issue affected the operation of the vehicle's driver assistance systems, including Adaptive Cruise Control and Travel Assist functions. An authorized Volkswagen dealership diagnosed the vehicle and confirmed…
    NHTSA complaint #11743357 · source
  5. Filed Jun 7, 2026FLDriver Assistance & Safety Tech
    Travel assist unavailable warning comes on several time a minute with a visual indicator and loud chime. Very distracting while driving. Known issue to VW
    NHTSA complaint #11742529 · source
  6. Filed Jun 6, 2026ILEngine
    Head Gasket, premature failure at 49k miles. Online this a very common issue for Jetta and Taos owners that Volkswagen is not addressing through a recall. This will cause engines to fail.
    NHTSA complaint #11742452 · source
  7. Filed Jun 4, 2026PABrakes
    the components that failed are the rear brakes and rotors. we no longer have the components as the vehicle would not pass inspection without having the work completed. The manufacturer sent a letter to customers affected by this issue as it is a known issue for this year/make/model. the inspection location advised that given the mileage on the vehicle there is no reason it should need this type of work performed, under 25k miles on vehicle. the only warning that was given…
    NHTSA complaint #11741996 · source
  8. Filed May 29, 2026TXDriver Assistance & Safety TechSteering
    The steering wheel touch sensors has malfunctioned and whenever the steering wheel is grabbed from the bottom half, the lake keeping assist errors out and the car throws a "travel assist unavailble" in the guage cluster. My steering wheel was replaced under warranty less than a year ago for this issue, it seems to have returned (unfortunately my car is out of warranty now). VW seems to be aware that this is a wide-spread issue since they have released an internal TSB for it,…
    NHTSA complaint #11740896 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 10, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology