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2022 Volkswagen Taos Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 321 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Volkswagen Taos, most often about the engine (48% of complaints, typically around 24,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Taos model year since 2000 and has 6 recalls.
Most common 2022 Volkswagen Taos problems
Engine
154 complaints · 48%Half of these problems showed up before 24,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…
The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, his daughter attempted to start the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the battery was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The…
Fuel system
65 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 48,500 miles. Parts named most often: storage, delivery.
The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the engine seized. The contact stated that while attempting to restart the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be inspected…
The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an exhaust system malfunction warning light illuminated. Additionally, there was engine oil on the driveway. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer and during an oil leak inspection, the dealer found a…
Brakes
63 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 5,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components.
The contact owned a 2022 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated while driving in the parking lot at work, the engine stalled, she turned the vehicle off, waited to restart the vehicle, and drove the vehicle but could not stop. The contact crashed into the fence. There was no warning light illuminated. The air bag did…
The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated that while driving out of the driveway, the brakes made an abnormal sound. Additionally, the instrument panel became inoperable. The coolant warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the…
Electrical
59 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 11,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel.
The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated when she exited the highway at approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle completely stalled in the middle of the road. There were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact repeatedly pressed the auto start/stop button; however, the vehicle…
The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated that while driving out of the driveway, the brakes made an abnormal sound. Additionally, the instrument panel became inoperable. The coolant warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the…
Transmission
52 complaints · 16%Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. Additionally, the vehicle failed to stop immediately while depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was…
The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at a complete stop, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle stalled and jerked. The contact stated that the…
Other or unspecified
45 complaints · 14%Speed control
17 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated while attempting to drive from a complete stop, the accelerator pedal was depressed twice but failed to respond. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal harder and the vehicle accelerated unintendedly and crashed…
The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at a complete stop, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle stalled and jerked. The contact stated that the…
Driver assistance
14 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: warnings, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, assist.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2022 Volkswagen Taos recalls
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: A sudden engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed may 26, 2023. Owners may contact volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20dv.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 taos vehicles. The fuel delivery pump may break, which could cause a sudden engine stall.
Engine: software
Risk: An engine that stalls may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the ecu software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed september 28, 2022. Owners may contact volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24il.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 taos vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive. The engine control unit (ecu) software may cause a stall when coming to a stop.
Equipment: software
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed september 16, 2022. Owners may contact volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91dv.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 golf gti, jetta gli, jetta nf, arteon fl, tiguan lwb, 2022 taos, jetta pa, tiguan pa, 2021-2022 atlas cross sport, and atlas fl vehicles. The manufacturing process of the emmc memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, "rear visibility."
Suspension
Risk: A broken rear suspension knuckle can cause a loss of stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace one or both rear suspension knuckles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed june 13, 2022. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42l8.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 tiguan, taos, and 2021 tiguan long wheel base (lwb) vehicles. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. The left or right rear suspension knuckles may corrode, crack, and break.
Fuel system: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk: A fuel leak may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A fuel leak also increases the risk of fire in the presence of an ignition source.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the connection and replace the fuel supply line and connector as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed august 31, 2021. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20db.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 taos vehicles. The underhood fuel supply quick-connector may detach from the fuel supply line causing a fuel leak in the engine compartment.
Engine: software
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the ecu software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed october 5, 2021. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24hh.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 taos vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive. The engine control unit (ecu) software may cause a stall when coming to a stop.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2022 Volkswagen Taos
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Volkswagen Taos?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (154 complaints, typically around 24,000 miles); fuel system (65 complaints, typically around 48,500 miles); brakes (63 complaints, typically around 5,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2022 Volkswagen Taos have?
- 6 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 29, 2023 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2022 a bad year for the Volkswagen Taos?
- It is the most complained-about Taos model year since 2000, with 321 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.