Volkswagen · Passat · 2022
2022 Volkswagen Passat
0
Recalls
9
Complaints
4/5
Safety Rating
The 2022 Volkswagen Passat has no recalls and 9 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 4 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: service brakes (3 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2022 Volkswagen Passat page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is service brakes with 3 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2022 Volkswagen Passat currently shows no active NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 9 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 4/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are service brakes (3), power train (1), electrical system,latches/locks/linkages (1).
- Vehicle
- 2022 Volkswagen Passat
- Recalls
- 0
- Complaints
- 9
- Safety Rating
- 4/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
10.7% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
Owner Complaints
9 totalSERVICE BRAKES
Mar 6, 2026
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 iss...
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ENGINE
Mar 25, 2025
Manufacturers defect. Known excessive oil consumption of the 2.0 Turbo 4 cylinder engine.
SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 8, 2024
In May of 2023, I reported that the driver side rear brake caliper appeared to be sticking as one pad at that corner was completely worn down and making contact with the rotor, while the other pad at that same corner had no visible wear. Dealer replaced the rear left rotor under ...
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POWER TRAIN
Jul 15, 2024
While driving car began to jerk and had odd smell. Stopped at a Midas to have car looked at and all of the transmission fluid leaked out. Techs at Midas state the gasket that hold the fluid in came out and caused all the fluid to leak out. Had no issues while driving previous to ...
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STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Dec 20, 2023
I keep adding oil and the dealership says there’s nothing wrong. For electric problems the speakers have static noise and the screen goes black and turns on hours later. I took in my recently they said there wasn’t any problems with the car but I literally deal with it everyday. ...
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SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 22, 2023
Brakes are on this care are failing well in advance of typical cars. My car's rear brakes are measuring at a 2 with just over 20,000 miles on the vehicle. When we asked the dealership about this, they said the Passat is just "hard on rear brakes." We had a previous Passat and d...
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LANE DEPARTURE
Apr 18, 2023
Since owning the vehicle, the lane assist is very aggressive. It will pick up tire marks or tar in the road and jerk the car out of the lane that I am in. I’ve contacted the dealership and they told me that there is nothing they can do to turn the sensitivity down. It has done it...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Nov 15, 2021
The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that whenever the vehicle was parked, all 4 doors would automatically unlock. There were no warning lights on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer and diagnosed with no failure being found. The...
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STEERING,POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 16, 2021
The steering tightens up at times when decelerating between 30 - 42 mph. This has occurred three times now since purchase of the vehicle new. My vehicle database feedback notes no repairs needed; just check of vehicle at 20,000 miles and oil change at 10,000 miles. I am subsc...
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Why Compare These Pages
The strongest comparison flow is usually: exact vehicle-year page, then nearby years of the same model, then other 2022 Volkswagen models. That sequence helps separate one-off year spikes from broader make-wide patterns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2022 Volkswagen Passat have?
The 2022 Volkswagen Passat has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2022 Volkswagen Passat?
NHTSA has received 9 owner-reported complaints for the 2022 Volkswagen Passat.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2022 Volkswagen Passat?
The 2022 Volkswagen Passat received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Volkswagen Passat?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2022 Volkswagen Passat are service brakes (3 reports), power train (1 reports), electrical system,latches/locks/linkages (1 reports).
Does the 2022 Volkswagen Passat have any recalls?
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2022 Volkswagen Passat. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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