repaired · 2026 Q3
Back over prevention: software
Risk. A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
2022 Volkswagen GTIProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 29 owner complaints about the 2022 Volkswagen GTI, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-103 the manufacturer reports only 80% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 27, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Volkswagen GTI has problems
29 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
15Forward collision avoidance
8Lane departure
7Electrical system
4Steering
2Engine and engine cooling
2Back over prevention
2Engine
2Service brakes
1Wheels
22 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 15 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 8 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2022 Volkswagen GTI recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Back over prevention: software
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.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Back over prevention: display function
Risk. An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q3
Cooling system: radiator assembly
Risk. A damaged coolant hose can leak, causing the engine to overheat, and increasing the risk of fire.
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repaired · 2024 Q2
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
Risk. A sunroof switch that is inadvertently pressed can result in unintended auto-closure of the sunroof, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Engine
Risk. A loose engine design cover may contact hot surfaces in the engine compartment and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volkswagen.
Best & worst years
2022 vs. every other GTI year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the GTI median. How we score
'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What GTI owners report
Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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. This intermittent…
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. leaving current owners left hanging with this…
- Recurring intermittent failure of the backup camera on this vehicle. The camera intermittently turns off while vehicle is in Reverse. - This has occurred numerous times while the vehicle was moving and in the presence of pedestrians and other vehicles creating a hazardous driving situation due to…
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