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2022 Volkswagen Taos Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Engine — runs 3.8× the fleet median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
303Complaints
6Recalls
4Crashes
0Fires
1Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Engine (45.2% of complaints) — is covered by 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.

Engine complaints here are 3.8× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Engine137 · 45.2%RecalledRecall 21V615000 · Recall 22V687000
Service Brakes61 · 20.1%not available
Electrical System56 · 18.5%not available
Fuel/propulsion System49 · 16.2%RecalledRecall 21V651000 · Recall 23V214000
Power Train47 · 15.5%not available
Vehicle Speed Control15 · 5%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

ENGINE137 · 45.2%
SERVICE BRAKES61 · 20.1%
POWER TRAIN47 · 15.5%
Unspecified / other43 · 14.2%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL15 · 5%
AIR BAGS8 · 2.6%
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE8 · 2.6%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING7 · 2.3%

Percentages are the share of the 303 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 6 campaigns

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA campaign 21V651000 · 2021 · reported 08/20/2021

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:engine Control Module (ecu/ecm):software

NHTSA campaign 21V615000 · 2021 · reported 08/06/2021

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Suspension

NHTSA campaign 22V176000 · 2022 · reported 03/23/2022

A broken rear suspension knuckle can cause a loss of stability, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

NHTSA campaign 22V514000 · 2022 · reported 07/20/2022

A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:engine Control Module (ecu/ecm):software

NHTSA campaign 22V687000 · 2022 · reported 09/14/2022

An engine that stalls may increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

NHTSA campaign 23V214000 · 2023 · reported 03/29/2023

A sudden engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“Error: stop / start message, vehicle acting like it was about to stall out, couldn’t go over 25 mph, engine light came on, and lane…”NHTSA complaint 11520201 — filed 05/03/2023 · ENGINE
“The vehicle has a lag that keeps it from properly accelerating from a stop, it also seems like there might be an issue with the…”NHTSA complaint 11517151 — filed 04/14/2023 · ENGINE
“My car has been leaking cooling into the head gasket for 4 months. I have been waiting a month for parts and no update. My…”NHTSA complaint 11516837 — filed 04/13/2023 · ENGINE

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Volkswagen Taos?

Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 137 of 303 NHTSA complaints (45.2%), followed by service brakes (61), electrical system (56), fuel/propulsion system (49). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2022 Volkswagen Taos have?

303 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 4 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2022 Volkswagen Taos have any recalls?

Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 21V651000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2022 Volkswagen Taos's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.