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2022 Volkswagen Golf recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2022 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 5
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 119
Latest campaign: Jun 27, 2024

Recall summary by component5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Back over prevention	2	Jun 27, 2024	24V480000 22V823000
Engine and engine cooling	1	Sep 21, 2022	22V707000
Visibility	1	Jul 27, 2022	22V542000
Engine	1	Mar 16, 2022	22V163000

Safety recalls5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jun 27, 2024Latest campaign


Jun 27, 202424V480000	Back over prevention: software 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V480000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 24V480000 · Jun 27, 2024
Nov 2, 202222V823000	Back over prevention: display function An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V823000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 22V823000 · Nov 2, 2022
Sep 21, 202222V707000	Engine and engine cooling: cooling system radiator assembly A damaged coolant hose can leak, causing the engine to overheat, and increasing the risk of fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V707000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 22V707000 · Sep 21, 2022
Jul 27, 202222V542000	Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly A sunroof switch that is inadvertently pressed can result in unintended auto-closure of the sunroof, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V542000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 22V542000 · Jul 27, 2022
Mar 16, 202222V163000	Engine A loose engine design cover may contact hot surfaces in the engine compartment and melt, increasing the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V163000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 22V163000 · Mar 16, 2022

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volkswagen recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component119

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

119Complaints filed

0Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

1Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Injuries
Forward collision avoidance	37	31	0
Power train	25	21	0
Electrical system	21	18	0
Unknown or other	20	17	0
Lane departure	19	16	0
Engine and engine cooling	16	13	0
Engine	12	10	0
Back over prevention	11	9	0
Steering	10	8	0
Vehicle speed control	5	4	0
Service brakes	4	3	0
Visibility/wiper	3	3	1
Wheels	2	2	0
Structure	1	1	0

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Golf GTI, Golf R.

Latest reports

Engine
“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.”
Filed 09/01/2026 · ODI 11761265
Unknown or other
“On July 16, 2026, a remote Over-the-Air (OTA) software update was initiated by Volkswagen.”
Filed 07/18/2026 · ODI 11751273
Forward collision avoidance
“Travel assist, the VW system that controls Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Departure Warning, is repeatedly and randomly failing on the 2022 VW GTI.”
Filed 07/06/2026 · ODI 11748626

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2022 Volkswagen Golf recall questions

How many recalls does the 2022 Volkswagen Golf have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2022 Volkswagen Golf. The most recent, 24V480000 (reported June 27, 2024), concerns back over prevention. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2022 Volkswagen Golf recalls for?

The largest group is back over prevention, with 2 campaigns. Others: engine and engine cooling (1), visibility (1), engine (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2022 Volkswagen Golf?

Forward collision avoidance is the most-reported component, named in 37 complaints out of 119 filed with NHTSA (31%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2022 Volkswagen Golf?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volkswagen recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Volkswagen dealer.

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