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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 Passat.
Owner complaints (13)
Owners filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Volkswagen Passat (1 crashes reported). Among 33 model years of this model, it ranks #32 for the most complaints (median 146).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 3 | |
| Service brakes | 3 | |
| Engine | 3 | |
| Power train | 2 | |
| Steering | 2 | |
| Lane departure | 2 | |
| Unknown or other | 1 | |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2022 Volkswagen Passat.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Volkswagen Passat 4 DR FWD | 4★ | 3★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2022 Volkswagen Passat version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat 2.0 L Automatic (S6) | 24 | 36 | 28 | $2,400 |
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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.