Model year 2022 · Midsize Cars

2022 Volkswagen Passat: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2022 Volkswagen Passat at 28 mpg combined across 1 version. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 13 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 4 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

0

EPA combined mpg

28

NHTSA overall rating

4/5

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 Passat recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2022 Volkswagen Passat, newest first.

No recalls are listed for the 2022 Volkswagen Passat in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 27, 2026.

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

2022 Volkswagen Passat 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 Passat EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Passat2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 6-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular24/36/28 mpg$2,400315

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 Passat 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 Passat NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2022 Volkswagen Passat 4 DR FWD4 stars3 stars5 stars4 stars10.7%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 Passat owner complaints

Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Volkswagen Passat, most recently on Sep 16, 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 Passat complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Electrical system3
Engine3
Service brakes3
Power train2
Steering2
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking1
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Lane departure: Assist1
Lane departure: Blind spot detection1

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 Passat model years

Volkswagen Passat by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2021 Passat28 mpg1185/5
2020 Passat27 mpg3185/5
2019 Passat29 mpg1125/5
2018 Passat22–29 mpg4465/5
2017 Passat23–27 mpg71105/5
2016 Passat23–29 mpg51065/5
2015 Passat23–34 mpg72435/5

All Volkswagen Passat years compared · Decode a VIN

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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.
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