2022 Volkswagen Passat recalls

No safety recalls, 13 owner complaints and a 4-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

No recalls found for the 2022 Volkswagen Passat in NHTSA’s database.

0Recalls
13Complaints
1Crashes & fires reported
4/5NHTSA overall rating

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2022 Volkswagen Passat owner complaints

13 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 0 fires, 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Electrical System3
Engine3
Service Brakes3
Lane Departure2
Power Train2
Steering2
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Unknown or Other1

Recent complaints

September 16, 2026Electrical System

Door sensor is faulty, and is repeatedly giving notifications while driving that the door is open, causing the cabin lights to come on, which causes safety issues when driving at night. Car is only four years old, and a similar issue was reported for the VW ID.4 vehicles, which have a similar wiring harness and circuit board to the VW 2022 Passat

August 18, 2026Fuel/Propulsion System

Fuel smell in cabin lingering, strong fuel odor around passenger rear side, fuel cap area as well

June 24, 2026Lane DepartureForward Collision AvoidanceCrash

I believe the cars FRONT END BRAKE ASSIST FAILED, resulting in a preventable accident. VW will not release data, and I have never had an accident in 32 years. There have been multiple class action lawsuits but VW refuses to announce a recall. Now, my car that is a 2022, with 50k miles on it, has major front end damage, and deployed airbags for an accident that could have been avoided. They have already been sued in 2024.

June 21, 2026Engine

My car consumes an over abundant amount of oil about 1 quart every 1000 to 1500 miles. There is a civil lawsuit right now about the piston rings having low tension and my car has every symptom of this. This could lead to turbo issues, and several thousands of dollars in repair costs. I’ve already had to replace my oil pan, timing cover, and pcv and the car only has 80,000 miles on it.

March 8, 2026Service Brakes

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, pointing to defective brake caliper design. They have not caused an accident (for me anyway), but should be investigated because they have the potential to do so. I'll list dates, mileage and details here because they are numerous: 05/22/2023 - 40,805 - Heard brake (dragging) noise. Found one pad in rear driver side completely worn with no perceptible wear on other rear pads or on front pads. Dealer

2022 Volkswagen Passat crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2022 Volkswagen Passat 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2022 Volkswagen Passat: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 10.7%.

2022 Volkswagen Passat recall FAQ

Does the 2022 Volkswagen Passat have any recalls?

No recalls are currently listed for the 2022 Volkswagen Passat. Check again before buying, as new recalls can be issued at any time.

What are the most common 2022 Volkswagen Passat problems?

Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is electrical system (3 reports), followed by engine.

Is the 2022 Volkswagen Passat safe?

The 2022 Volkswagen Passat earned up to a 4-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2022 Volkswagen Passat?

Contact any authorized Volkswagen dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.