Every 2022 Volkswagen Golf recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 24V480000
Jun 27, 2024Back Over Prevention:Software
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Golf R, Golf GTI, 2024 Atlas, and 2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The rearview camera image may be delayed or deactivated after shifting into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- A rearview camera with a delayed or deactivated image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will update the infotainment system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2024, and July 16, 2024. Owners may contact VW customer service at 1-800-893-5298. VW's number for this recall is 91US.
Full recall details for 24V480000 →Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 22V707000
Sep 21, 2022Engine and Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Golf R A8 and Golf GTI vehicles. The radiator may not have been attached correctly to the intercooler, which can result in a damaged coolant hose.
- Risk
- A damaged coolant hose can leak, causing the engine to overheat, and increasing the risk of fire. In addition, large amounts of coolant spilling onto the roadway can increase the risk of a crash to other vehicles.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect the radiator and replace any damaged parts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19Q8.
Full recall details for 22V707000 →Visibility · NHTSA 22V542000
Jul 27, 2022Visibility:Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Golf R A8 and Golf GTI vehicles. The touch switch for the sunroof may be too sensitive, allowing it to be inadvertently pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
- Risk
- A sunroof switch that is inadvertently pressed can result in unintended auto-closure of the sunroof, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the roof module switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 23, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 60F6.
Full recall details for 22V542000 →Engine · NHTSA 22V163000
Mar 16, 2022Engine
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Golf GTI and Golf R vehicles. Certain driving situations, such as high acceleration driving maneuvers, may loosen the engine design cover.
- Risk
- A loose engine design cover may contact hot surfaces in the engine compartment and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Dealers will remove the engine design cover, free of charge. Once parts become available, Volkswagen will provide a free updated engine design cover under a separate Service Action. Owner notification letters were mailed by March 29, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 10H5.
Full recall details for 22V163000 →Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 22V823000
Feb 11, 2022Back Over Prevention:Display Function
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Golf R A8, Audi S3, RS3 Sedan, Q4 E-Tron SUV, A3 Sedan, and 2022-2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI, and ID4 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be blank or unresponsive when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear or when the park function is manually activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners February 14, 2023. Volkswagen owners will receive an owner notification letter once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Volkswagen) 91EK and (Audi) 91EL.
Full recall details for 22V823000 →
2022 Volkswagen Golf complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 91 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Volkswagen Golf. Volkswagen has issued at least 335 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Forward Collision Avoidance31
- Power Train25
- Electrical System15
- Unknown Or Other15
- Engine and Engine Cooling14
- Lane Departure13
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (88)
- Electrical System (77)
- Unknown Or Other (66)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (65)
- Engine (58)
- Power Train (14)
Read Volkswagen Golf owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 91 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Volkswagen Golf. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“While stopped at a stoplight, the infotainment system went blank and all sorts of errors showed on dashboard display. The infotainment system continued to turn on and off approximately every 30 seconds. No audio, no backup camera and limited to no functionality via the infotainment system.”
2022 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF ROct 19, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11694355
“Infotainment center will randomly go into "component protection" mode, and the center console will become stuck in a loop of rebooting.”
2022 VOLKSWAGEN GOLFApr 16, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11583431
“This vehicle constantly displays and announces erroneous "Emergency Assist Is Currently Not Available" and "Travel Assist Is Currently Not Available" warnings.”
2022 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF RJun 19, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11595286
“The vehicles built-in independent navigation system frequently loses its position. When the system loses its position, it displays an inaccurate vehicle position on the map, and does not provide correct driving guidance.”
2022 VOLKSWAGEN GOLFMar 21, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11578679
“Travel Assist is disabled which includes Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Keep Assist. The warning lights flash on and off, sometimes multiple times a second, sounding a loud beeping each time. It is triggered at engine start and persists through all speeds.”
2022 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF RJun 2, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11591997
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