{"id":"2022_volkswagen_golf_gti","make":"Volkswagen","make_slug":"volkswagen","model":"Golf / GTI","model_slug":"golf-gti","year":2022,"url":"/volkswagen/golf-gti/2022/","pts":["gas"],"configs":[{"id":44342,"model":"GTI","pt":"gas","drive":"Front-Wheel Drive","trany":"Manual 6-spd","cyl":4,"displ":2.0,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":24,"hwy":34,"comb":28,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Midsize Cars","co2":319,"fe_score":6,"ghg_score":6,"fuel_cost":2250,"save_spend":0,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"VGA","modified":"Wed Jan 19 00:00:00 EST 2022"},{"id":44539,"model":"GTI","pt":"gas","drive":"Front-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (AM7)","cyl":4,"displ":2.0,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":25,"hwy":34,"comb":28,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Midsize Cars","co2":312,"fe_score":6,"ghg_score":6,"fuel_cost":2250,"save_spend":0,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"VGA","modified":"Wed Jan 19 00:00:00 EST 2022"},{"id":44702,"model":"Golf-R","pt":"gas","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (AM7)","cyl":4,"displ":2.0,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":23,"hwy":30,"comb":26,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Premium","vclass":"Midsize Cars","co2":343,"fe_score":5,"ghg_score":5,"fuel_cost":3000,"save_spend":-3750,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"VGA","modified":"Thu Oct 13 00:00:00 EDT 2022"},{"id":44703,"model":"Golf-R","pt":"gas","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Manual 6-spd","cyl":4,"displ":2.0,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":20,"hwy":28,"comb":23,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Premium","vclass":"Midsize Cars","co2":382,"fe_score":5,"ghg_score":5,"fuel_cost":3350,"save_spend":-5500,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"VGA","modified":"Thu Oct 13 00:00:00 EDT 2022"}],"vclass":"Midsize Cars","segment":"Midsize car","recalls":[{"campaign":"25V103000","component":"BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE","mfr":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","reported":"2025-02-19","owner_notified":"2025-03-05","units":8237,"summary":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Golf GTI vehicles.  A software error may delay or deactivate the rearview camera image, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, \"Rear Visibility.\"","consequence":"A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2025.  Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.  Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91SB.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"91SB","initiated_by":"ODI","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"24V480000","component":"BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE","mfr":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","reported":"2024-06-27","owner_notified":"2024-07-15","units":84432,"summary":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Golf R, Golf GTI, 2024 Atlas, and 2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles.  The rearview camera image may be delayed or deactivated after shifting into reverse.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, \"Rear Visibility.\"","consequence":"A rearview camera with a delayed or deactivated image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.","remedy":"Dealers will update the infotainment system software, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2024, and July 16, 2024.  Owners may contact VW customer service at 1-800-893-5298.  VW's number for this recall is 91US.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"91US","initiated_by":"ODI","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"22V823000","component":"BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION","mfr":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","reported":"2022-11-02","owner_notified":"2023-02-14","units":2607,"summary":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Golf R A8, Audi S3, RS3 Sedan, Q4 E-Tron SUV, A3 Sedan, and 2022-2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI, and ID4 vehicles.  The rearview camera image may be blank or unresponsive when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear or when the park function is manually activated.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, \"Rear Visibility.\"","consequence":"An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners February 14, 2023.  Volkswagen owners will receive an owner notification letter once remedy parts become available.  Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Volkswagen) 91EK and (Audi) 91EL.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"VW: 91EK, Audi: 91EL","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"22V707000","component":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY","mfr":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","reported":"2022-09-21","owner_notified":"2022-11-15","units":8038,"summary":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Golf R A8 and Golf GTI vehicles.  The radiator may not have been attached correctly to the intercooler, which can result in a damaged coolant hose.","consequence":"A damaged coolant hose can leak, causing the engine to overheat, and increasing the risk of fire.  In addition, large amounts of coolant spilling onto the roadway can increase the risk of a crash to other vehicles.","remedy":"Dealers will inspect the radiator and replace any damaged parts, as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 18, 2022.  Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298.  Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19Q8.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"19Q8","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"22V542000","component":"VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY","mfr":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","reported":"2022-07-27","owner_notified":"2022-09-22","units":2238,"summary":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Golf R A8 and Golf GTI vehicles.  The touch switch for the sunroof may be too sensitive, allowing it to be inadvertently pressed.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, \"Power-Operated Window Systems.\"","consequence":"A sunroof switch that is inadvertently pressed can result in unintended auto-closure of the sunroof, increasing the risk of injury.","remedy":"Dealers will replace the roof module switch, free of charge.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 23, 2022.  Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298.  Volkswagen's number for this recall is 60F6.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"60F6","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"moderate"},{"campaign":"22V163000","component":"ENGINE","mfr":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","reported":"2022-03-16","owner_notified":"2022-03-29","units":4269,"summary":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Golf GTI and Golf R vehicles.  Certain driving situations, such as high acceleration driving maneuvers, may loosen the engine design cover.","consequence":"A loose engine design cover may contact hot surfaces in the engine compartment and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.","remedy":"Dealers will remove the engine design cover, free of charge.  Once parts become available, Volkswagen will provide a free updated engine design cover under a separate Service Action.    Owner notification letters were mailed by March 29, 2022.  Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.  Volkswagen's number for this recall is 10H5.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"10H5","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"}],"recall_count":6,"critical_count":2,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":50,"grade":"F","complaints":{"count":119,"crash":0,"fire":0,"injured":1,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Forward Collision Avoidance",51],["Power Train",25],["Lane Departure",24],["Electrical System",21],["Unspecified",19],["Engine And Engine Cooling",14]],"by_year":{"2022":59,"2023":21,"2024":24,"2025":8,"2026":7},"excerpts":[["2025-10-23","Steering","At random times, sometimes at first start, sometimes after its parked and started again, vehicle alerts to below errors: Travel Assist is currently not available Park Distance Control Rear Traffic Alert is currently not available VW has replaced one steering wheel and did some software adjustments but errors are back. \u2026"],["2025-10-01","Lane Departure","1) Yes, the Travel Assist warning light comes on and says, \"Trave Assist is currently not available.\" It then clears the warning and flashing again repetitively and loudly while driving blocking the instrument cluster and distracting the driver. This warning indicator is not accurate as the travel assist functions of t\u2026"],["2025-08-05","Lane Departure","Travel Assist is disabled which includes Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Keep Assist. The warning lights flash on and off, sometimes multiple times a second, sounding a loud beeping each time. It is triggered at engine start and persists through all speeds. I have experienced it 0-70 mph. The flashing lights and assoc\u2026"]]},"investigations":[],"ncap":[],"popularity":999,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":28,"ncap":null,"complaints":119},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 05:01 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}