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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2022 Volkswagen GTI 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
6
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
0
Latest campaign
Feb 19, 2025

Recall summary by component6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Back over prevention3Feb 19, 2025
25V10300024V48000022V823000
Engine and engine cooling1Sep 21, 2022
22V707000
Visibility1Jul 27, 2022
22V542000
Engine1Mar 16, 2022
22V163000

Safety recalls6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Feb 19, 2025Latest campaign
Feb 19, 202525V103000

Back over prevention: software

A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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What's wrong
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.
Remedy
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 25V103000 · Feb 19, 2025
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
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Owner complaints by component0

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No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Volkswagen GTI.

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2022 Volkswagen GTI recall questions

How many recalls does the 2022 Volkswagen GTI have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2022 Volkswagen GTI. The most recent, 25V103000 (reported February 19, 2025), concerns back over prevention. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2022 Volkswagen GTI recalls for?

The largest group is back over prevention, with 3 campaigns. Others: engine and engine cooling (1), visibility (1), engine (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

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

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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