Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2022 Volkswagen Jetta has 1 recall, 40 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
1
Recalls
40
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated July 5, 2026
22V514000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Ti...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2022 Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2026 | ENGINE | Head Gasket, premature failure at 49k miles. Online this a very common issue for Jetta and Taos owne... |
| Jun 2, 2026 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE | Travel assist unavailable warning comes on several time a minute with a visual indicator and loud ch... |
| May 29, 2026 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request... |
| May 28, 2026 | STEERING,LANE DEPARTURE | The steering wheel touch sensors has malfunctioned and whenever the steering wheel is grabbed from t... |
| May 16, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | the components that failed are the rear brakes and rotors. we no longer have the components as the ... |
| Apr 13, 2026 | STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,LANE DEPARTURE | I took this car in a year ago and they replaced the steering wheel because I kept getting a "travel ... |
| Dec 18, 2025 | AIR BAGS | Car was hit in rear by tractor trailer, spun into another tractor trailer. Then the second tractor t... |
| Oct 15, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owned a 2022 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the contact hear... |
| Sep 6, 2025 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE | Travel Assist is disabled which includes Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Keep Assist. The warning l... |
| May 15, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | - Rear brake pads. They were replaced at 22,464 miles under warranty due to premature wear, and at j... |
| May 14, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Difficulty gasing up the vehicle. Noticeable fuel leak coming from the rear passenger side fender we... |
| Apr 24, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Had the steering wheel replaced once for a sensor at around 38,000 miles and the issue now popped up... |
| Jan 3, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Have had the car to dealer numerous times for brake noise issues. Now front and rear brakes make a g... |
| Nov 9, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | OBD-II port is not connected properly meaning that when a checked engine light came on I am unable t... |
| Nov 2, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Rear brakes replaced twice on warranty. The car only has 24,000. Car remains with loud chattering b... |
| Sep 27, 2024 | STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES | I have a 2022 VW Jetta and my breaks lasted 13,400 miles, I have a daily commute of 11 miles and I b... |
| Sep 24, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | My car only had twelve thousand miles on it when the problem started with the rear brakes. They were... |
| Aug 12, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE | It has been about over 3 weeks that my travel assist alarm has been going off without any notice. |
| Aug 11, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | The rear brake pads needed to be replaced when the car only had 30,530 miles. The dealer stated the... |
| Jul 3, 2024 | STEERING,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE | The car just stated saying “drive assist not available” it beeps every 5 minutes. Dealer says might ... |