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2022 Volkswagen Jetta reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta over 5 years — 8 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Jetta years here — under the median of the other years, which is 16. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Camera.

2012 Volkswagen Jetta
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Complaints

43

Per year

8

Recalls

1

Years on the road

5

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (12 of 43), then Service brakes (12) and Electrical system (10). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash.

Next to 2021 and 2023

The 2021 Jetta has 69 complaints, 10 per year, and the 2023 has 43 complaints, 11 per year. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2022 Volkswagen Jetta. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall back-over prevention, sensing system, camera 2022-07-20 · NHTSA campaign 22V514000
Summary Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles. The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy Dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DV.

Complaints by component (43 total)

Engine
12
Service brakes
12
Electrical system
10
Forward collision avoidance
9
Lane departure
7
Steering
7
Fuel and propulsion system
3
Speed control
2
Air bags
1
Exterior lighting
1
Seats
1
Structure
1
Suspension
1
Visibility
1
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Crash-flagged

1

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "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…"
    Steering · filed 2026-09-23
  • "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…"
    Engine · filed 2026-08-12
  • "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…"
    Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-07-08
  • "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…"
    Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-06-10
  • "Travel assist unavailable warning comes on several time a minute with a visual indicator and loud chime. Very distracting while driving. Known issue to VW"
    Forward collision avoidance, Lane departure · filed 2026-06-07

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Jetta 1.5L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Front-wheel drive 31 41 35 MPG $1850
Jetta 1.5L, 4-cyl Manual 6-speed Front-wheel drive 29 43 34 MPG $1900
Jetta SE/SEL 1.5L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Front-wheel drive 29 40 33 MPG $1950

Specs and fitment

Mk7 (A7), 2019–present
Body styles Sedan
Oil VW 508.00 0W-20 (1.4L/1.5L turbo; see manual for 2.0L) , 4.8 qt capacity
Tire size 205/55R17

Known issues for this generation

Recall 18V-904 covers certain 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles among other VW models: rear coil springs may prematurely fracture and damage a rear tire, causing loss of control; dealers replace the rear axle coil springs. Recall 18V-671 covers certain 2019 Jetta vehicles with LED headlights: the passenger-side headlight may be incorrectly positioned, reducing nighttime visibility and failing FMVSS headlamp aim requirements; dealers replace the passenger-side headlight. Confirm VIN applicability because related campaigns also list Atlas and other nameplates under shared totals.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta reliable?

Owners have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta over 5 years — 8 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Jetta years here — under the median of the other years, which is 16. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Camera.

What are common problems with a 2022 Volkswagen Jetta?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (12 of 43), then Service brakes (12) and Electrical system (10). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash.

Is the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2021 Jetta has 69 complaints, 10 per year, and the 2023 has 43 complaints, 11 per year. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta been recalled?

The 2022 Volkswagen Jetta has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta?

Owners have filed 43 complaints about the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2022 Volkswagen Jetta get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta is 34 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What engine oil does a Volkswagen Jetta use?

VW 502.00/504.00 5W-30 or 0W-20 (engine dependent)

What does NHTSA recall 20V-648 cover on the Volkswagen Jetta?

NHTSA safety recall 20V648000 covers affected vehicles after the agency found that volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

What generation is the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta?

Mk6 (A6) (2012-2018).