2022 Volkswagen Jetta Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta. Part of Generation 7 (Mk7) — 2019–present.

20212023
Complaints
58
per 10K Sold
17.0
US Sales
34,032
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2022 Volkswagen Jetta Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#111 complaints

Brakes

Avg mileage:75 mi
#210 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:4,500 mi
#39 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:4,500 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta.

Brakes
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
75
Engine Problems
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
4,500
Electrical Faults
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
4,500
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Warning
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Sunroof/Moonroof
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2022 Volkswagen Jetta

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~43,091 vehicles.

22V514000Equipment:electrical:infotainment:software · Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
~43,091 affected

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."

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2022 Volkswagen Jetta — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2022 Volkswagen Jetta has 58 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Brakes with 11 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta?
Top reported problems: Brakes (11 complaints, avg 75 mi); Engine Problems (10 complaints, avg 4,500 mi); Electrical Faults (9 complaints, avg 4,500 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 2,878 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta?
NHTSA complaints for the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 43,091 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2022 Volkswagen Jetta?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Volkswagen Jetta reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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