2022 Volkswagen Golf engine problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2022 Volkswagen Golf — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Third time today I saw my radiator loose from passenger side and was rubbing on ac compressor pulley. Noticed gouge in elbow coming from lower coolant hose. I could lost all coolant on highway then lead to engine shutdown.”
filed Jun 7, 2023
“My 2022 Golf GTI SE is part of the recall with NHTSA ID of 22V707 (Radiator and Coolant Hose). The issue is the radiator comes loose causing a hose and housing to make contact with the accessory belt eventually causing a leak. In my particular instance, I caught the problem early. My radiator had…”
filed Dec 6, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards
V171901201285565 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 21, 2023Correct engine oil level during Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI)
V171803203720116 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 26, 2023Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards, updated to include model year 2024.
V171901201285563 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 20, 2023
Engine problems in other Golf years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Golf | 34 | 55% |
| 2018 Golf | 3 | 10% |
| 2017 Golf | 18 | 16% |
| 2016 Golf | 18 | 21% |
| 2015 Golf | 26 | 20% |
| 2013 Golf | 14 | 33% |
| 2012 Golf | 11 | 23% |
| 2011 Golf | 15 | 14% |
| 2010 Golf | 7 | 10% |
| 2002 Golf | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 Volkswagen Golf
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.