2022 Volkswagen Jetta problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (10) · Engine (10) · Steering (5)
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Safety recalls (1)
Equipment:electrical:infotainment:software 2022-07-20 · campaign 22V514000 · 43,091 vehicles
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles. The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DV.
Service bulletins (451)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2026-09-30 · V0126032083018_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
update ecm control module programming
Engine 2026-09-17 · V0116152014815_20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
suggested fuel additive
Lane Departure: Assist 2026-09-17 · TT 96 26 01 · Other
heat sensative trouble shooting explanation.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-10 · TT 57 23 01 · Other
remove key fob battery for 20 seconds to restore proper operation.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-09 · SM 39-2026 · Other
this special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
Service Brakes 2026-08-27 · V4622022067177_5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
repair or replace information
Showing the 6 most recent of 451 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-23 · Steering“the issue with the 2022 volkswagen jetta is the steering wheel which appears to be a known issue. a warning light and audible warning tone activate repeatedly while the car is in motion with the alert of "travel assist currently not available". the frequency of the alert by tone and alert light is excessive and distracting while driving the car. th…”
2026-08-12 · Engine“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) regarding the premature failu…”
2026-07-08 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings“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 my hands are not on the steerin…”
2026-06-10 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control“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 driver assistance systems, includin…”
2026-06-07 · Lane Departure: Warning“travel assist unavailable warning comes on several time a minute with a visual indicator and loud chime. very distracting while driving. known issue to vw…”
2026-06-06 · Engine“head gasket, premature failure at 49k miles. online this a very common issue for jetta and taos owners that volkswagen is not addressing through a recall. this will cause engines to fail.…”
2026-06-04 · Service Brakes“the components that failed are the rear brakes and rotors. we no longer have the components as the vehicle would not pass inspection without having the work completed. the manufacturer sent a letter to customers affected by this issue as it is a known issue for this year/make/model. the inspection location advised that given the mileage on the v…”
2026-05-29 · Steering“the steering wheel touch sensors has malfunctioned and whenever the steering wheel is grabbed from the bottom half, the lake keeping assist errors out and the car throws a "travel assist unavailble" in the guage cluster. my steering wheel was replaced under warranty less than a year ago for this issue, it seems to have returned (unfortunately my ca…”
2026-05-27 · Steering · 75,000 mi“the contact owned a 2022 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated while driving 70 mph, the contact heard a dinging noise twice coming from the instrument panel. the driver assist not avaiable warning light was illuminated. an independent mechanic was contacted. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering …”
2026-04-13 · Unknown Or Other“i took this car in a year ago and they replaced the steering wheel because i kept getting a "travel assist" error. not only is this problem back but has a very load chime every other min that is very distracting while driving. i have taken the car back to the dealer and they state they dont see the problem. yet it seems many vw owners are having th…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.