2022 Volkswagen PassatProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 13 owner complaints about the 2022 Volkswagen Passat, most often about the service brakes. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 16, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: JamesYoung8167, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the 2022 Volkswagen Passat has problems
13 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2022 Volkswagen Passat recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2022 vs. every other Passat 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 Passat median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2022 Volkswagen Passat safety ratings
2022 Volkswagen Passat 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (10.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
What Passat owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I am reporting what appears to be a serious, chronic safety issue with this vehicle (not just this particular car, but all M/Y 2020~2022 (and possibly 2012~2019 as well if they use the same brake components). Since new, my car has had chronic brake problems and these ongoing issues keep arising,…
In May of 2023, I reported that the driver side rear brake caliper appeared to be sticking as one pad at that corner was completely worn down and making contact with the rotor, while the other pad at that same corner had no visible wear. Dealer replaced the rear left rotor under warranty (40,805…
Brakes are on this care are failing well in advance of typical cars. My car's rear brakes are measuring at a 2 with just over 20,000 miles on the vehicle. When we asked the dealership about this, they said the Passat is just "hard on rear brakes." We had a previous Passat and did not experience…
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