2022 Volkswagen Passat Problems, Recalls & Reliability
20 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2022 Volkswagen Passat, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 2/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score.
Few reports
Where 2022 sits among all Passat years
What owners report
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for the 2022 Volkswagen Passat.
Technical service bulletins
262 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on engine and electrical — are on file for the 2022 Volkswagen Passat. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2022 Passat TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2022 Volkswagen Passat reliable?
The 2022 Volkswagen Passat drew 20 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 2/100, scored against the model's worst year (2003).
What are the most common 2022 Volkswagen Passat problems?
The top reported problems for the 2022 Volkswagen Passat are driver assistance (5 complaints), brakes & stability (3), and engine (3).
Does the 2022 Volkswagen Passat have recalls?
No recall campaigns are on file for the 2022 Volkswagen Passat. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.