Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2022 Volkswagen Golf, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Power train25
- Forward collision avoidance17
- Engine and engine cooling14
- Unknown or other14
- Lane departure11
- Electrical system11
- Engine10
- Back over prevention8
- Vehicle speed control4
- Steering3
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Registered new in Europe in 2022
147,124 new Volkswagen Golf cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2022; the largest markets were Germany (84,196), France (13,132), Italy (12,603).
- Average mass
- 1,417 kg
- Average CO₂
- 121 g/km (WLTP)
- Average power
- 113 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Petrol 55% · Diesel 35% · Petrol/electric 8.4% · Natural gas 1.8%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Real-world fuel consumption
80,767 Volkswagen Golf cars first registered in Europe in 2022 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Petrol versions use 7.2 l/100 km on the road against 6.2 in the WLTP test (+16%).
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 31,203 | 7.2 | 6.2 | +16% |
| Petrol hybrid | 12,171 | 6.2 | 5.5 | +13% |
| Diesel | 30,359 | 5.4 | 4.6 | +19% |
| Plug-in hybrid | 7,034 | 4.9 | 1.1 | +350% |
Litres per 100 km from the cars' own fuel meters (OBFCM), collected in 2024; the year is the year of first registration. All years together · European Environment Agency · CC BY 4.0
Engines
The most common engines in 2022 Volkswagen Golf cars on Dutch roads are the 1.4 hybrid (110 kW, 148 hp), 1.0 petrol (81 kW, 109 hp) and 2.0 petrol (221 kW, 296 hp), out of 12 versions with at least 20 cars.
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4 hybrid | 110 kW 148 hp | 2,007 |
| 1.0 petrol | 81 kW 109 hp | 1,430 |
| 2.0 petrol | 221 kW 296 hp | 734 |
| 1.0 hybrid | 81 kW 109 hp | 653 |
| 1.5 hybrid | 110 kW 148 hp | 634 |
| 1.5 petrol | 96 kW 129 hp | 552 |
| 1.5 hybrid | 96 kW 129 hp | 516 |
| 2.0 petrol | 235 kW 315 hp | 282 |
| 2.0 petrol | 180 kW 241 hp | 245 |
| 1.5 petrol | 110 kW 148 hp | 165 |
| 2.0 diesel | 85 kW 114 hp | 140 |
| 2.0 diesel | 110 kW 148 hp | 102 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
7,652 first registered in 2022 are on Dutch roads; 68% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €41,880.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde1,805
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld562
- Band onvoldoende profiel522
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm325
- Band beschadigd170
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht124
- Mechanische delen van het remsysteem vertonen slijtage102
- Remschijf ernstig gecorrodeerd57
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
24,798 cars built in 2022 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 122 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In Finland
1,149 of these cars first registered in 2022 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 66,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
416 2022 cars are on the New Zealand register; 6% arrived as used imports, 93% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 2 variants: combined 8.3–8.5 L/100 km (about 28 mpg US), CO₂ 194–198 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golf GTI · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 9.3 | 7.0 | 8.3 |
| Golf GTI · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 9.8 | 6.9 | 8.5 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 2022 Volkswagen Golf.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Volkswagen told its dealers about the 2022 Volkswagen Golf: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10249136 | Addressing Cybersecurity or Vehicle Hack concerns |
| 10243932 | In certain vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, the shift knob could become detached during use. If this happens, the shift knob can be replaced immediately and this issue does not affect the drivability of the vehicle. The gears can continue to be selected as normal. |
| 10243931 | In certain vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, the shift knob could become detached during use. If this happens, the shift knob can be replaced immediately and this issue does not affect the drivability of the vehicle. The gears can continue to be selected as normal. |
| 10241709 | Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections |
| 10241708 | Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections |
| 10241707 | Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections |
| 10241706 | Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections |
| 10241705 | Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections |
| 10241704 | Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections |
| 10241177 | Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards |
| 10239655 | Battery Testing and Charging using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000 Vas Charger |
| 10239637 | Brake repair or replacement instruction. |
| 10238310 | Automatic Transmission Fluid Requirements |
| 10238307 | Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards, updated to include model year 2024. |
| 10238305 | Correct engine oil level during Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) |
| 10238302 | Notifying customers they can take advantage of complimentary safe and secure after their complimentary software update |
| 10237427 | Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments. |
| 10236553 | This communication contains important information and SAGA claim entry requirements for interim AdBlue refills under the Carefree Maintenance and VW Care Maintenance plans for Model Year 2015 and newer VW models with Diesel Engines. |
| 10236549 | Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program ? Diesel Engines Model Year 2015 and Newer |
| 10236548 | Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program ? Gasoline Engines Model Year 2015 and Newer |
| 10236099 | Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, fault P2402 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle from beneath the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, fault P0456 and/or P0442 stored in ECM memory Noise from front end while driving Customer states MIL-on/Airbag light, fault U019900 and/or B101715 stored in ECM/Airbag memory Customer states condensation in the taillights Customer states key FOB lock/unlock functions do not work via button press (not KESSY) Customer states seat memory is inoperative Customer states seat belt won't retract |
| 10235140 | Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, fault P2402 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle from beneath the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, fault P0456 and/or P0442 stored in ECM memory Noise from front end while driving Customer states MIL-on/Airbag light, fault U019900 and/or B101715 stored in ECM/Airbag memory Customer states condensation in the taillights Customer states key FOB lock/unlock functions do not work via button press (not KESSY) Customer states seat belt won't retract |
| 10235139 | Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, fault P2402 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle from beneath the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, fault P0456 and/or P0442 stored in ECM memory Noise from front end while driving Customer states MIL-on/Airbag light, fault U019900 and/or B101715 stored in ECM/Airbag memory Customer states condensation in the taillights Customer states key FOB lock/unlock functions do not work via button press (not KESSY) Customer states seat belt won't retract |
| 10235138 | Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments. |
| 10228180 | Update model year applicability to include 2023. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)