Every 2022 Volkswagen GTI recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 25V103000
Feb 19, 2025Back Over Prevention:Software
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Golf GTI vehicles. A software error may delay or deactivate the rearview camera image, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. 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 can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91SB.
Full recall details for 25V103000 →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 GTI complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Volkswagen GTI, reporting 1 injuries. Volkswagen has issued at least 333 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 Avoidance20
- Lane Departure11
- Electrical System6
- Unknown Or Other5
- Steering4
- Back Over Prevention3
Service bulletins by component
- Unknown Or Other (66)
- Electrical System (64)
- Equipment (58)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (50)
- Engine (48)
- Exterior Lighting (14)
Read Volkswagen GTI owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Volkswagen GTI. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reported
“Sunroof exploding in the highway at 70mph. No traffic nearby, no rock hit it. It just exploded super loud”
2022 VOLKSWAGEN GTIOct 13, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11619566
“While driving, the vehicle developed uneven acceleration and an audible metallic rattling/buzzing sound. Shortly after, the engine locked up, stalled, and jerked the car to a stop while in traffic.”
2022 VOLKSWAGEN GTISep 1, 2026 · NY
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11761265
“On July 16, 2026, a remote Over-the-Air (OTA) software update was initiated by Volkswagen. Prior to this update, the infotainment system functioned correctly (backup camera and other safety features are displayed on this screen.”
2022 VOLKSWAGEN GTIJul 18, 2026 · OH
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11751273
“Travel assist, the VW system that controls Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Departure Warning, is repeatedly and randomly failing on the 2022 VW GTI. This is a well-known defect readily documented on the internet, due to a faulty capacitive sensor mat inside the steering wheel.”
2022 VOLKSWAGEN GTIJul 6, 2026 · MD
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11748626
“Sos travel assist, Warning lights come on with such frequency the are very distracting. they even come on and the emergency braking system starts up This is a know problem that VW refuses to address. They have replace the entire system on future models.”
2022 VOLKSWAGEN GTIJun 17, 2026 · NY
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11744831
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