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2022 Volkswagen GTI

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 GTI.

Transmission Automatic (AM7)

The 2022 Volkswagen GTI is the subject of this overview, equipped with the AM7 automatic transmission and EPA-rated at 25/34/28 mpg. Reliability records show 107 owner complaints, with Power Train issues reported most frequently, and six recalls on file for this year. Within the model’s 1990–2025 complaint history, the 2022 total sits below the 2019 peak of 178 complaints and above the 1991 low of one, indicating a moderate level of reported problems relative to the GTI’s historical range.

Model year20262025202420232022202120202017

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque103.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy25/34/28 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI The manufacturer used many different sized batteries during production of this model. Carefully fit the battery to size which is vented to the outside of the vehicle. The vehicles battery must be registered and the computer reset with a scan tool after installation. PR-Codes denote type of battery options used. AGM VRLA: PR-J2D: 48, PR-J0H: 47; EFB: PR-J0V: 48, PR-J0S: 47 · O.E. AmpHrs for AGM VRLA Batteries: J0H: 58.0, J2D: 68.0; O.E. AmpHrs for Enhanced Flooded Batteries: J0V: 70.0, J0S: 59.0 CCA battery, OE oil filter 06L115562B. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI The manufacturer used many different sized batteries during production of this model. Carefully fit the battery to size which is vented to the outside of the vehicle. The vehicles battery must be registered and the computer reset with a scan tool after installation. PR-Codes denote type of battery options used. AGM VRLA: PR-J2D: 48, PR-J0H: 47; EFB: PR-J0V: 48, PR-J0S: 47 · O.E. AmpHrs for AGM VRLA Batteries: J0H: 58.0, J2D: 68.0; O.E. AmpHrs for Enhanced Flooded Batteries: J0V: 70.0, J0S: 59.0 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified
Tire size235/35R19/XL 91YOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter06L115562B
Engine air filter5Q0129620D
Spark plug06Q905601A
Battery000915089BC
Front wiper blades5G1998002
Serpentine belt06Q903137A
Cabin air filter5Q0819669

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AM7)

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined25 / 34 / 28 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the GTI of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.1–6.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.10 sec — 2022 5-door Hatchback (Euro Spec)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
20225-door Hatchback (Euro Spec) 2.0L Turbo I-45.10 sec13.60 sec242 hpFWD
20225-door Hatchback (Euro Spec) 2.0L Turbo I-45.40 sec13.90 sec242 hpFWD
2022Autobahn 5-door Hatchback 2.0L Turbo I-45.70 sec14.20 sec241 hpFWD
2022S 5-door Hatchback 2.0L Turbo I-45.80 sec14.30 sec241 hpFWD
2022Autobahn 5-door Hatchback 2.0L Turbo I-46.10 sec14.60 sec241 hpFWD
2022S 5-door Hatchback 2.0L Turbo I-46.20 sec14.80 sec241 hpFWD
202340th Anniversary Edition 5-door Hatchback (Hankook Ventus S1 Evo3 Tires) 2.0L Turbo I-45.60 sec14.20 sec241 hpFWD
202340th Anniversary Edition 5-door Hatchback (Bridgestone Potenza Sport Enliten A0 Tires) 2.0L Turbo I-45.80 sec14.30 sec241 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 103.0 ft-lbs.

Engine torques

Cylinder Head InstructionsUse new bolts only.

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts103.0 ft-lbs

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Inspection Procedure (Lower) — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Inspect Ball Joint by pulling down on lower control arm then forcing it upward. The joint should also be inspected by moving the lower portion of the tire and wheel in an in and out motion. During inspections allow for normal upper strut mount and wheel bearing wear but no ball joint play should be observed. Step 3: The ball joint should also be replaced if the boot is torn, stud is worn or joint shows any play.
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Install New Bolts by Hand. Bolts 1-1037 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 40,000 mi; coolant every 20,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 20,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 miBattery (inspect) · Body Water Drains (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 40,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Instrument Cluster Warning Indicator (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 60,000 miAir Intake Hose Debris Screen (clean) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 80,000 miTransmission Assembly (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The federal record shows complaints were low in the early‑1990s, rose sharply in the mid‑1990s to early‑2000s, surged again from 2007 through 2013, dipped in 2014, climbed once more in 2018‑2019, then fell to a low in 2023 and remained low in 2025. The 2022 model year falls between the 2019 peak (178 complaints, 4 recalls) and the 2023 trough (6 complaints, 5 recalls), indicating a decreasing trend in reported problems. For the target year, the top complaint areas are Power Train (18), Engine & Engine Cooling (15), Unknown Or Other (13), and Engine (8), with zero crash or fire complaints recorded. The data do not specify root causes for these complaints, so any underlying issue remains unspecified. Given the declining complaint volume after 2019 and the modest number of reported issues in 2022, the 2022 GTI appears to be a relatively reliable choice among recent model years.

6
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
336
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
107
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 107 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train18
Engine & Engine Cooling15
Unknown Or Other13
Engine8
Forward Collision Avoidance,Lane Departure7
Electrical System,Forward Collision Avoidance4
Forward Collision Avoidance3
Electrical System,Forward Collision Avoidance,Lane Departure3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 336 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TT 10-18-02_22026-06-18EngineLubricating engine components before reassembly.
TT 13-20-01_32026-06-18EngineInstruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start.
Customer email_91UB2026-06-15Unknown Or OtherYour vehicle is currently eligible for the 91UB software update designed to:
Dealer 91UB2026-06-15Unknown Or OtherThis OTA update addresses a potential issue with special characters being broadcast over…
V6919012010479_172026-06-11Air BagsInquiries

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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VIN
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Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
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Vehicles with shared specs

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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

Does the 2022 GTI have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the GTI get?

EPA figures are 25 city / 34 highway / 28 combined mpg.