2022 Nissan Sentra vs 2022 Volkswagen GTI
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2022 Nissan Sentra | 2022 Volkswagen GTI |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 80 | 27 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 98 | 324 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 33 | 28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Sentra | Volkswagen GTI |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 31 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 24 | 6 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 13 | 15 |
| Wheels | 8 | 1 |
| Engine | 7 | 1 |
| Lane Departure | 0 | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 0 |
| Power Train | 6 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 12 | 0 |
| Stalling | 5 | 0 |
2022 Nissan Sentra
2022 Volkswagen GTI
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.