2022 Volkswagen Passat reliability
The 2022 Volkswagen Passat has 13 complaints with NHTSA after 5 years, or 2 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Passat years here — under the median of the other years, which is 10. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (3 of 13), then Engine (3) and Service brakes (3). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash.
The 2021 Passat has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2021.
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 Passat. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (13 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"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…"
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"Fuel smell in cabin lingering, strong fuel odor around passenger rear side, fuel cap area as well"
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"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…"
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"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…"
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"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,…"
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat | 2L, 4-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | Front-wheel drive | 24 | 36 | 28 MPG | $2300 |
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA safety recall 19V389000 covers affected vehicles after the agency found that volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Volkswagen Passat and 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles. The blocking cap disabling the adjustment of the headlight's horizontal aim may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.". Without the blocking cap, the headlight aim can be adjusted out of specification, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, block the headlight horizontal adjustment, free of charge. The recall began July 16, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94L9.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2022 Volkswagen Passat reliable?
The 2022 Volkswagen Passat has 13 complaints with NHTSA after 5 years, or 2 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Passat years here — under the median of the other years, which is 10. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2022 Volkswagen Passat?
The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (3 of 13), then Engine (3) and Service brakes (3). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash.
Is the 2022 Volkswagen Passat more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2021 Passat has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2021.
Has the 2022 Volkswagen Passat been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2022 Volkswagen Passat.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Volkswagen Passat?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the 2022 Volkswagen Passat with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2022 Volkswagen Passat get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2022 Volkswagen Passat is 28 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
What engine oil does a Volkswagen Passat use?
VW 502.00 5W-30 or 5W-40 (engine dependent)
What does NHTSA recall 19V-014 cover on the Volkswagen Passat?
NHTSA safety recall 19V014000 covers affected vehicles after the agency found that volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What generation is the 2013 Volkswagen Passat?
B7 (NMS) (2012-2015).