2022 Volkswagen Jetta problems and complaints
Owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta. The most-reported areas: Engine (12), Service Brakes (12), Electrical System (10).
Key takeaways
- 42 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 12 | 29% |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 29% |
| Electrical System | 10 | 24% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 9 | 21% |
| Lane Departure | 7 | 17% |
| Steering | 6 | 14% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | 7% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 5% |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 2% |
| Air Bags | 1 | 2% |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% |
| Structure | 1 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-08-12
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 matches the exact symptoms of Volkswagen Technical Service Bulletin #2071245 (Service Action 15-23-01)...
Forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-07-08
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 Travel Assist engaged, the vehicle repeatedly warns me to "Take Control of the Vehicle" or indicates m...
Forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-06-10
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 Available" warning to appear while driving. The issue affected the operation of the vehicle's drive...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.