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2022 Volkswagen Golf engine problems

The 2022 Volkswagen Golf has 24 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 18% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

24

Engine complaints

18%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Engine complaints by year

What owners report

Radiator came loose allowing the lower return hose to contact the AC pulley and become damaged. Car lost substantial amount of cooling fluid and had to be parked. Eventually it was driven a short distance to the dealership for repair involving replacement of the radiator and hose. Dealer did not…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · July 4, 2022

Common questions

How many engine complaints does the 2022 Volkswagen Golf have?

NHTSA has 24 complaints about the 2022 Volkswagen Golf engine — 18% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.