Model year guide

2022 Volkswagen GOLF

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2022 Volkswagen GOLF is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 99 on record.

2022 Volkswagen GOLF — representative photo
Representative photo

2022 Volkswagen GOLF at a glance

Safety recalls5
Combined23–26 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2022 Volkswagen GOLF recalls 5

Back Over Prevention:software NHTSA Campaign #24V480000 · manufacturer #91US · NHTSA lists this under Golf R · 27/06/2024

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Golf R, Golf GTI, 2024 Atlas, and 2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The rearview camera image may be delayed or deactivated after shifting into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Fix: Dealers will update the infotainment system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2024, and July 16, 2024. Owners may contact VW customer service at 1-800-893-5298. VW's number for this recall is 91US.

Back Over Prevention:display Function NHTSA Campaign #22V823000 · manufacturer #VW: 91EK, Audi: 91EL · NHTSA lists this under Golf R · 02/11/2022

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Golf R A8, Audi S3, RS3 Sedan, Q4 E-Tron SUV, A3 Sedan, and 2022-2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI, and ID4 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be blank or unresponsive when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear or when the park function is manually activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safe…

Fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners February 14, 2023. Volkswagen owners will receive an owner notification letter once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and A…

Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:radiator Assembly NHTSA Campaign #22V707000 · manufacturer #19Q8 · NHTSA lists this under Golf R · 21/09/2022

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Golf R A8 and Golf GTI vehicles. The radiator may not have been attached correctly to the intercooler, which can result in a damaged coolant hose.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the radiator and replace any damaged parts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19Q8.

Visibility:sun/moon Roof Assembly NHTSA Campaign #22V542000 · manufacturer #60F6 · NHTSA lists this under Golf R · 27/07/2022

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Golf R A8 and Golf GTI vehicles. The touch switch for the sunroof may be too sensitive, allowing it to be inadvertently pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

Fix: Dealers will replace the roof module switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 23, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 60F6.

Engine NHTSA Campaign #22V163000 · manufacturer #10H5 · NHTSA lists this under Golf R · 16/03/2022

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Golf GTI and Golf R vehicles. Certain driving situations, such as high acceleration driving maneuvers, may loosen the engine design cover.

Fix: Dealers will remove the engine design cover, free of charge. Once parts become available, Volkswagen will provide a free updated engine design cover under a separate Service Action. Owner notification letters were mailed by March 29, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893…

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2022 Volkswagen GOLF MPG & running costs

Combined23–26 mpg
City22 mpg
Highway29 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,350
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (AM7) or Manual 6-spd
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Engine start-stopOn some versions
Passenger volume91 cu ft
Cargo volume20 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$4,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2022 Volkswagen GOLF costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$16,750
Fuel only$16,750
Per mile$0.22

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
168.9 in
Width
70.5 in
Height
57.5 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Curb weight
3,417 lb
Front track
60.2 in
Rear track
59.4 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2022 Volkswagen GOLF. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 350

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 350.

Heat Sensative Trouble Shooting Explanation.

Bulletin TT 96 26 01 · Lane Departure · Sep 2026

Suggested fuel additive

Bulletin V0116152014815_20 · Engine · Sep 2026

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.

Bulletin SM 39-2026 · Sep 2026

Repair or Replace Information

Bulletin V4622022067177_5 · Service Brakes · Aug 2026

Steering wheel sensor mat (hands on detection) and software deviation in the steering wheel detection control module -1158-.

Bulletin V4823012070207_15 · Aug 2026

Warranty Alignment Worksheet

Bulletin V4418012043620_10 · Steering · Aug 2026

Replacement instruction

Bulletin V4015022033347_8 · Power Train · Aug 2026

Permission to change Daily Order upgraded to RED Order

Bulletin TT 00-13-04_7 · Aug 2026

Differences between a leak and seepage

Bulletin V0026012081638_2 · Aug 2026

MIB3 Recovery Solution

Bulletin V9123042071790_3 · Jul 2026

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the GOLF GTI FWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

About the Volkswagen GOLF

The Volkswagen Golf is a compact car/small family car (C-segment) produced by the German automotive manufacturer Volkswagen since 1974, marketed worldwide across eight generations, in various body configurations and under various nameplates – including as the Volkswagen Rabbit in the United States and Canada, and as the Volkswagen Caribe in Mexico (Mk1). The Golf is Volkswagen's bestseller and the third best-selling automobile of all time, with over 37 million units sold worldwide.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

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2022 Volkswagen GOLF — frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 Volkswagen GOLF have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2022 Volkswagen GOLF. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2022 Volkswagen GOLF get?

The 2022 Volkswagen GOLF has U.S. EPA estimates of 23–26 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.