2022 Volkswagen Taos Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2022 Volkswagen Taos.

< older2023
Complaints
456
per 10K Sold
90.5
US Sales
50,371
Crashes
8
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
Recalls
6

Worst 2022 Volkswagen Taos Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1127 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:28,439 mi
#259 complaints

Brakes

Avg mileage:3,333 mi
Crash-related:2
#352 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:26,720 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2022 Volkswagen Taos.

Engine Problems
127
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
28,439
Brakes
59
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
3,333
Electrical Faults
52
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
26,720
Fuel System
45
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
41
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
2,250
Unintended Acceleration
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
8
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
39,710
Body Structure
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
29,440
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm)
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Backup Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication:Seals/Gaskets
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Electrical:Infotainment
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel Pump
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2022 Volkswagen Taos

6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~90,915 vehicles.

23V214000Fuel Pump
~15,874 affected

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.

22V687000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:engine Control Module (ecu/ecm):software
~2 affected

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.

22V514000Equipment:electrical:infotainment:software · Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
~43,091 affected

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."

22V176000Suspension
~10,119 affected

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.

21V651000Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
~16,737 affected

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.

21V615000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:engine Control Module (ecu/ecm):software
~5,092 affected

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.

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2022 Volkswagen Taos — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2022 Volkswagen Taos reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2022 Volkswagen Taos has 456 NHTSA complaints, 8 crash-related, and 6 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 127 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2022 Volkswagen Taos?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (127 complaints, avg 28,439 mi); Brakes (59 complaints, avg 3,333 mi); Electrical Faults (52 complaints, avg 26,720 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2022 Volkswagen Taos?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 19,640 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2022 Volkswagen Taos?
NHTSA complaints for the 2022 Volkswagen Taos include 8 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2022 Volkswagen Taos have any recalls?
Yes — 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 90,915 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2022 Volkswagen Taos?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (engine problems) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Volkswagen Taos reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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