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2022 Volkswagen Passat: common problems and reliability
One of the best Passat years.
13 owner complaints, most about electrical system. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2022 Passat?The 2022 Volkswagen Passat has 13 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and engine. Owners most often flag diesel (tdi) emissions system (def/adblue) failures: particularly on post-2012 models, leading to expensive repairs and reduced reliability despite a robust engine core.
Safety record for the 2022 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2022 Volkswagen Passat vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Passat years only. How we score it
Is 2022 a good year for the Passat?
Across the 26 Passat model years we track, complaint volume runs from 12 (2019) to 1,304 (2002). With 13 complaints, the 2022 Passat sits below the model's median of 244.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is highly polarized and varies significantly by generation, engine, and market.
- RecurrentDiesel (TDI) emissions system (DEF/AdBlue) failures
Particularly on post-2012 models, leading to expensive repairs and reduced reliability despite a robust engine core.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Passat. See the full Passat owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Passat listings typically run $9,995–$16,052 across 2012 to 2022 model years.
Other Passat model years
Compare every Passat year side by side to see how 2022 ranks against the rest.
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