2022 Volkswagen Jetta
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Driver Assistance & Speed Control
Driver Assistance & Speed Control leads by volume: 14 of 42 complaints (33%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more crash reports (1) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 67 in 2021 to 42 in 2022.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | vs. 2022 Compact Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 1,850–2,250 | 1,850–2,250 | 1,800–1,900 | 1,800–1,900 | 1,850–1,900 | |
| Combined MPG | 28–34 | 28–34 | 33–35 | 33–35 | 33–34 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 25–30 / 32–40 | 24–30 / 33–41 | 29–31 / 40–43 | 29–31 / 40–42 | 29–30 / 40–42 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 262–319 | 260–319 | 256–268 | 256–268 | 263–272 | |
| Complaints filed | 52 | 67 | 42 | 43 | 43 | |
| Recalls issued | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta?
Driver Assistance & Speed Control: 14 of 42 NHTSA complaints (33%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta get?
EPA rates it 33–35 MPG combined across 3 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2022 Volkswagen Jetta?
EPA estimates $1,800–$1,900 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (3)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 1.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 29 mpg (low) | 43 mpg (high) | 34 mpg | $1,850 | 259 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 1.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 29 mpg (low) | 40 mpg (low) | 33 mpg (low) | $1,900 (high) | 268 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 1.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 31 mpg (high) | 41 mpg | 35 mpg (high) | $1,800 (low) | 256 g/mi (low) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (1)
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE · Campaign 22V514000 · Jul 21, 2022
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."
Consequence: 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.