2022 Volkswagen Passat Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2022 Volkswagen Passat.

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Complaints
15
per 10K Sold
62.3
US Sales
2,408
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2022 Volkswagen Passat Problems

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

#13 complaints

Brakes

#22 complaints

Electrical Faults

#32 complaints

Engine Problems

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2022 Volkswagen Passat.

Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Lane Departure: Assist
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Lane Departure: Warning
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Lock
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2022 Volkswagen Passat. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

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2022 Volkswagen Passat — FAQ

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

Is the 2022 Volkswagen Passat reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2022 Volkswagen Passat has 15 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Brakes with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2022 Volkswagen Passat?
Top reported problems: Brakes (3 complaints); Electrical Faults (2 complaints); Engine Problems (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2022 Volkswagen Passat have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2022 Volkswagen Passat as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2022 Volkswagen Passat?
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 Passat reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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