2022 Volkswagen JETTA

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

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Quick Summary

The 2022 Volkswagen JETTA has 68 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.8x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is brakes problems (18% of all complaints), specifically: the contact owns a 2022 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated when he released the hill start assist the brakes seized, causing the vehicle to not move. the contact stated that after several minutes the brakes released. the dealer was contacted and stated that the feature operated as designed. the ve.

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

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Safety Stars

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Known Problems

BRAKES

12 complaints

18%

• The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated when he released the hill start assist the brakes seized, causing the vehicle to not move. The contact stated that after several minutes the brakes released. The dealer was contacted and stated that the feature operated as designed. The ve
• The left rear brake system has a defect that has resulted in the left rear inner brake pad to wear through at an accelerated rate resulting in brake failure with no friction material left. The other three brake pads in the rear have plenty of material. Excessive sounds, a sensation of dragging in t
• Have had rear brakes replaced due to severe noise. This was done per rear brake recall. After rear brakes replaced brakes they are still making a squealing sound especially when cold. Notified VW dealer and told this is normal especially when brakes a cold.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated when he released the hill start assist the brakes seized, causing the vehicle to not move. The contact stated that after several minutes the brakes released. The dealer was contacted and stated that the feature operated as designed. The ve”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

11 complaints

16%

• Electronic Power Control (EPC) issue: The car unit bogs down the acceleration and limits the RPMs, making it dangerous to drive on high way or even local road. The issue pops up spontaneously but went away after car was OFF for hour and restarted. Engine runs ruff and shacks along with laud bangin
• The cars computer that controls the engine broke 2 months ago. Now the same issue with the car
• 3/3/23 My son started out onto the road outside our home. The car would not accelerate past 20 mph. The engine light flashed. My son turned around and brought the car back home. I brought the car in for service. The engine light was off and the car was able to accelerate on the way to the deale

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Electronic Power Control (EPC) issue: The car unit bogs down the acceleration and limits the RPMs, making it dangerous to drive on high way or even local road. The issue pops up spontaneously but went away after car was OFF for hour and restarted. Engine runs ruff and shacks along with laud bangin”

— NHTSA complaint filing

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

10 complaints

15%

• The forward collision system does not work. When the system is activated it does not work. I bought the car new in April 2022.I activate the system all the time while driving. To this day the system has never warned me [NO DASH LIGHT OR AUDIBLE SOUND WARNING ME TO BRAKE]
• The car just stated saying “drive assist not available” it beeps every 5 minutes. Dealer says might need to change steering wheel which is in back order. It’s very annoying because it makes a very loud sound while driving. I researched and seems lots of owners are having the same issue.
• It has been about over 3 weeks that my travel assist alarm has been going off without any notice.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The forward collision system does not work. When the system is activated it does not work. I bought the car new in April 2022.I activate the system all the time while driving. To this day the system has never warned me [NO DASH LIGHT OR AUDIBLE SOUND WARNING ME TO BRAKE]”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

10 complaints

15%

• Electronic Power Control (EPC) issue: The car unit bogs down the acceleration and limits the RPMs, making it dangerous to drive on high way or even local road. The issue pops up spontaneously but went away after car was OFF for hour and restarted. Engine runs ruff and shacks along with laud bangin
• The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, a knocking sound was coming from the engine compartment, and the vehicle started shaking and stalled. The contact stated that the check engine and electronic power control (EPC) warning lights were illuminated. The co
• Vehicle problems experienced on 7/22/23. Traveling on Route 93 north to exit 17 just north of Concord, NH at 8:00pm. Used cruse control for most of trip, set to 60mph and 65 mph. The distance feature was working, what a PITA it is. Some where around Concord, NH a warning message in orange was displ

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

SPEED CONTROL

9 complaints

13%

• My car doesn’t even have 15,000 miles on it and it started driving weird almost like the engine was stalling and the EPC light came on
• Vehicle problems experienced on 7/22/23. Traveling on Route 93 north to exit 17 just north of Concord, NH at 8:00pm. Used cruse control for most of trip, set to 60mph and 65 mph. The distance feature was working, what a PITA it is. Some where around Concord, NH a warning message in orange was displ
• Vehicle problems experienced on 7/22/23. Traveling on Route 93 north to exit 17 just north of Concord, NH at 8:00pm. Used cruse control for most of trip, set to 60mph and 65 mph. The distance feature was working, what a PITA it is. Some where around Concord, NH a warning message in orange was displ

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“My car doesn’t even have 15,000 miles on it and it started driving weird almost like the engine was stalling and the EPC light came on”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 68 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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BRAKES: The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated when he released the hill start assist the brakes seized, causing the vehicle to not move. The contact stated that after several minutes the brakes released. The dealer was contacted and stated that the feature operated as designed. The ve
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: Electronic Power Control (EPC) issue: The car unit bogs down the acceleration and limits the RPMs, making it dangerous to drive on high way or even local road. The issue pops up spontaneously but went away after car was OFF for hour and restarted. Engine runs ruff and shacks along with laud bangin
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: The forward collision system does not work. When the system is activated it does not work. I bought the car new in April 2022.I activate the system all the time while driving. To this day the system has never warned me [NO DASH LIGHT OR AUDIBLE SOUND WARNING ME TO BRAKE]
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: Electronic Power Control (EPC) issue: The car unit bogs down the acceleration and limits the RPMs, making it dangerous to drive on high way or even local road. The issue pops up spontaneously but went away after car was OFF for hour and restarted. Engine runs ruff and shacks along with laud bangin
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)