2022 Volkswagen Jetta Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 21%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta, 21% of the 43 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2022 Volkswagen Jetta (purchased new) has a recurring Travel Assist/Adaptive Cruise Control safety malfunction that has existed since before approximately 24,000 miles. While driving with Adaptive Cruise Control or Travel Assist engaged, the vehicle repeatedly warns me to Take Control of the Vehicle or indicates my hands are not on the steering wheel even though both hands are firmly on the wheel. I often have to immediately tighten my grip to prevent the system from escalating. …”
NHTSA complaint #11749181, filed 2026-07“The forward collision system does not work. When the system is activated it does not work. I bought the car new in April 2022.I activate the system all the time while driving. To this day the system has never warned me [NO DASH LIGHT OR AUDIBLE SOUND WARNING ME TO BRAKE]”
NHTSA complaint #11489651, filed 2022-10“The car just stated saying “drive assist not available” it beeps every 5 minutes. Dealer says might need to change steering wheel which is in back order. It’s very annoying because it makes a very loud sound while driving. I researched and seems lots of owners are having the same issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11598605, filed 2024-07“Vehicle problems experienced on 7/22/23. Traveling on Route 93 north to exit 17 just north of Concord, NH at 8:00pm. Used cruse control for most of trip, set to 60mph and 65 mph. The distance feature was working, what a PITA it is. …”
NHTSA complaint #11533858, filed 2023-07“Travel assist unavailable warning comes on several time a minute with a visual indicator and loud chime. Very distracting while driving. Known issue to VW”
NHTSA complaint #11742529, filed 2026-06Related service bulletins
- 11030842Mar 25, 2026customer reports that the vehicle performed an unwarranted Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB).
- 11001522May 15, 2024These documents are for the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Limited Warranty Extension as part of the Class Action Settlement
- 11001494May 15, 2024These documents are for the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Limited Warranty Extension as part of the Class Action Settlement
Forward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 33% |
| 2025 | 7 | 22% |
| 2024 | 4 | 9% |
| 2023 | 5 | 12% |
| 2022 | 9 | 21% |
| 2021 | 9 | 13% |
| 2020 | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 | 12 | 2% |
| 2017 | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 | 3 | 2% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 5 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 0% |
| 2009 | 3 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta
12 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsLane departure
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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