Model year guide

2022 Volkswagen GOLF

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2022 Volkswagen GOLF is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 91 on record.

2022 Volkswagen GOLF at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined23–26 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2022 Volkswagen GOLF recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2022 Volkswagen GOLF.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 8 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2022 Volkswagen GOLF MPG & running costs

Combined23–26 mpg
City22 mpg
Highway29 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,350
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (AM7) or Manual 6-spd
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Engine start-stopOn some versions
Passenger volume91 cu ft
Cargo volume20 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$4,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2022 Volkswagen GOLF costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$16,750
Fuel only$16,750
Per mile$0.22

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2022 Volkswagen GOLF vehicles on record

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2022 Volkswagen GOLF — frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 Volkswagen GOLF have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2022 Volkswagen GOLF. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What gas mileage does the 2022 Volkswagen GOLF get?

The 2022 Volkswagen GOLF has U.S. EPA estimates of 23–26 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.