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2022 Volkswagen Jetta: recalls and problems

1 recall and 43 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

1recalls
43complaints
1crashes reported
0fires reported
0injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine12 · 28%
  • Service Brakes12 · 28%
  • Electrical System10 · 23%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance9 · 21%
  • Steering7 · 16%
  • Lane Departure7 · 16%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System3 · 7%
  • Vehicle Speed Control2 · 5%
  • Unknown Or Other1 · 2%
  • Air Bags1 · 2%

What owners report

Steering

The issue with the 2022 volkswagen jetta is the steering wheel which appears to be a known issue. a warning light and audible warning tone activate repeatedly while the car is in motion with the alert of "travel assist currently not available". the frequency of the alert by tone and alert light is excessive and distracting while driving the car. the issue appears to be from an internal failure in the wheel's capaciti

Engine

The vehicle is currently experiencing steady coolant loss with no external puddles.my vehicle is at 65,000 miles, placing it just 5,000 miles outside of the 60,000-mile factory powertrain warranty. this specific issue matches the exact symptoms of volkswagen technical service bulletin #2071245 (service action 15-23-01) regarding the premature failure of the factory head gasket.because this is a well-documented manufa

Forward Collision Avoidance

My 2022 volkswagen jetta (purchased new) has a recurring travel assist/adaptive cruise control safety malfunction that has existed since before approximately 24,000 miles. while driving with adaptive cruise control or travel assist engaged, the vehicle repeatedly warns me to "take control of the vehicle" or indicates my hands are not on the steering wheel even though both hands are firmly on the wheel. i often have t

Forward Collision Avoidance

1. what component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? the vehicle experienced a failure related to the steering wheel assembly that caused the "travel assist not currently available" warning to appear while driving. the issue affected the operation of the vehicle's driver assistance systems, including adaptive cruise control and travel assist functions. an authorized v

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2022 Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering JETTA, JETTA GLI. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.