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Recalls are issued for a make, model and model year. Whether the repair has already been done on one specific car is known only to its manufacturer and dealers. Check your vehicle's official status at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a dealer.
US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2022 Volkswagen Golf/GTI.
Owner complaints (81)
Owners filed 81 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Volkswagen Golf/GTI. Among 39 model years of this model, it ranks #7 for the most complaints (median 18).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 25 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 17 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 14 | |
| Unknown or other | 14 | |
| Electrical system | 11 | |
| Lane departure | 11 | |
| Engine | 10 | |
| Back over prevention | 8 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2022 Volkswagen Golf/GTI.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI 4 DR FWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2022 Volkswagen Golf/GTI version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTI 2.0 L Manual 6-spd | 24 | 34 | 28 | $2,400 |
| GTI 2.0 L Automatic (AM7) | 25 | 34 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Golf-R 2.0 L Automatic (AM7) | 23 | 30 | 26 | $3,150 |
| Golf-R 2.0 L Manual 6-spd | 20 | 28 | 23 | $3,550 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.