Model year 2022 · Compact Cars

2022 Volkswagen Jetta: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta at 33–35 mpg combined across 3 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 43 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

33–35

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Volkswagen dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2022 Volkswagen Jetta recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta, newest first.

Equipment: Electrical: Infotainment: Software and 1 more component

NHTSA 22V514000 Reported Jul 20, 2022
Filed by
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. 91DV)
Components
Equipment: Electrical: Infotainment: Software; Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera
Units affected
43,091 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Remedy
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2022 Volkswagen Jetta fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2022 Volkswagen Jetta EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Jetta1.5L 4-cyl turboManual 6-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular29/43/34 mpg$1,950259
Jetta1.5L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular31/41/35 mpg$1,900256
Jetta SE/SEL1.5L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular29/40/33 mpg$2,050268

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2022 Volkswagen Jetta crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2022 Volkswagen Jetta NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2022 Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD5 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars13%Standard
2022 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 4 DR FWD5 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars133%Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2022 Volkswagen Jetta owner complaints

Owners have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta, most recently on Sep 23, 2026. 1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2022 Volkswagen Jetta complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Engine12
Service brakes12
Electrical system9
Forward collision avoidance: Adaptive cruise control8
Lane departure: Assist7
Steering7
Fuel/propulsion system3
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings2
Lane departure: Warning2
Vehicle speed control2

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Volkswagen Jetta model years

Volkswagen Jetta by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2027 Jetta33–34 mpg——5/5
2026 Jetta33–34 mpg165/5
2025 Jetta33 mpg2315/5
2024 Jetta33–34 mpg0465/5
2023 Jetta33–35 mpg0435/5
2021 Jetta28–34 mpg4705/5
2020 Jetta28–34 mpg6545/5
2019 Jetta28–34 mpg115495/5
2018 Jetta27–33 mpg2325/5
2017 Jetta27–33 mpg61605/5
2016 Jetta27–44 mpg41645/5
2015 Jetta26–44 mpg81975/5

All Volkswagen Jetta years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2022 Volkswagen models

2022 Volkswagen Arteon2022 Volkswagen Atlas2022 Volkswagen GLI2022 Volkswagen Golf/GTI2022 Volkswagen ID.42022 Volkswagen Passat2022 Volkswagen Taos2022 Volkswagen Tiguan

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
  • NHTSA, EPA and DOE do not endorse OpenVIN. Vehicle names identify vehicles only; OpenVIN is not affiliated with Volkswagen.