repaired · 2025 Q1
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A sudden engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
2022 Volkswagen TaosProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 327 owner complaints about the 2022 Volkswagen Taos, most often about the engine. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-514 the manufacturer reports only 87% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 10, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Volkswagen Taos has problems
327 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
147Engine
64Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
62Service brakes3 crash/fire/injury
57Fuel/propulsion system
52Power train
17Vehicle speed control
12Forward collision avoidance
11Structure
10Engine and engine cooling
5313 other systems7 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 147 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 64 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 62 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 57 | 0 |
| Power train | 52 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 17 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 12 | 0 |
| Structure | 11 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 10 | 1 |
| 13 other systems | 53 | 7 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2022 Volkswagen Taos recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2022 Q4
Engine control module (ecu/ecm): software
Risk. An engine that stalls may increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q2
Sensing system: camera
Risk. A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q1
Suspension
Risk. A broken rear suspension knuckle can cause a loss of stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2023 Q2
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A fuel leak may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q3
Engine control module (ecu/ecm): software
Risk. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volkswagen.
Best & worst years
2022 vs. every other Taos year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Taos median. How we score
'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2022 Volkswagen Taos safety ratings
2022 Volkswagen Taos SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (14.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Taos owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Fuel is running through the car faster then normal emergency break went off 10x when nothing was in the way or in front of me reported to dealer said nothing was wrong screen and electrical turns off when driving and all lights go off in dash then come back on after 2min dealer said nothing was…
Loss of coolant from a known problematic head gasket issue. Car has only 38,000 miles on it Car can overheat Yes Volkswagen dealership know about this issue Yes it has been inspected and Yes it flashed the low coolant icon
On [XXX], while driving through [XXX] in high-speed highway traffic, the vehicle suffered a sudden, catastrophic loss of throttle response and engine power. The instrument cluster displayed a solid Check Engine light alongside an Electronic Power Control (EPC) warning light and assist system…
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