2022 Volkswagen Taos
Safety Score
50
Average
Recalls
5
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
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Recalls (5)
| Date | NHTSA ID | Component | Units | Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-29 | 23V214000 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 15,874 | — | Details |
| 2022-09-14 | 22V687000 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE | 2 | — | Details |
| 2022-07-20 | 22V514000 |
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE | 43,091 | — | Details |
| 2021-08-20 | 21V651000 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 16,737 | — | Details |
| 2021-08-06 | 21V615000 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE | 5,092 | — | Details |
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-05 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | I am reporting a safety-related failure involving a 2022 Volkswagen Taos (AWD) with approximately 48,000 miles. While … |
| 2026-03-15 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Giving code 23v214000 fuel pump recall code. Fuel pump went out |
| 2026-03-11 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | I purchased the vehicle brand new (VW Taos 2022) and have maintained it properly. At approximately 60,000 miles—just ou… |
| 2026-03-06 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an ex… |
| 2026-02-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Vin # [XXX] … |
| 2026-01-16 | WHEELS | No | 0 | Component or system that failed or malfunctioned Rear brake rotors and rear brake pads. Both rear rotors have been diag… |
| 2026-01-15 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the low coolant warning light il… |
| 2025-12-31 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | Since we bought the vehicle new in 2022, it has had an ongoing brake noise at low speeds. It sounds like a screeching o… |
| 2025-11-23 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated that while the vehicle was started and running, the low coo… |
| 2025-11-18 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | My car is only 14,200 miles and the rear brakes are gone, I need to find help because is a safety concern and VW doesn’… |
| 2025-11-14 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | The vehicle has had repeated issues related to the fuel system, including strong fuel odor inside the cabin, a gurgling… |
| 2025-11-13 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | i got a 2022 volkswagen Taos the end of may 2025, it has been 6 months. a month after getting it i reported to the deal… |
| 2025-10-30 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | I took the vehicle in for its 80,000 service, which included a multiple point inspection on Oct. 24th, 2025. The dealer… |
| 2025-10-27 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | I purchased the vehicle in 2022 & in 2023 the low coolant light turned on. Now at 54k miles the low coolant light has t… |
| 2025-10-25 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My head gasket is leaking and I saw that VW had other complaints about the engine code DNKA for year 2022 and after Jul… |
| 2025-10-20 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | 2022 Volkswagen Taos SE 1.5T (DNKA engine, <60,000 miles, <5 years old) developed internal coolant leak from cylinder h… |
| 2025-10-19 | STEERING | No | 0 | while driving a 2022 VW Taos started experiencing a strong wobble in the front driver side tire. It started on a 2.5 h… |
| 2025-10-10 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Vehicle lost power control due to engine malfunction. This was caused by a leak in the coolant head gasket. This is an … |
| 2025-10-03 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | My 2022 Volkswagen Taos is less than 4 years old, has 23,500 miles and I have had to replace the rear brake pads twice.… |
| 2025-09-23 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Stepping in the gas, the car takes about 4-5 seconds before it speeds up after each stop. When pulling out of a drive, … |
| 2025-09-23 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | While driving I heard a small crack I looked up and notice where you can turn the lights on in the inside the whole uni… |
| 2025-09-22 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | This statement is to formally document my ongoing and serious concerns regarding my 2022 Volkswagen Taos, which has be… |
| 2025-09-13 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | The car is telling me things are not available such as airbags, blind spot, the rear warning and the tire pressure moni… |
| 2025-09-10 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | 2022 VW Taos Head Gasket failure at 63,000 miles. Coolant leaking. Potential for engine seizure/fire. Manufacturer is a… |
| 2025-08-13 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Filled my tank with gas. Got into the vehicle and started if and could almost immediately smell gas in cabin. Thought m… |
| 2025-08-08 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | The vehicle has ongoing acceleration delay and jerking under normal driving, along with repeated premature rear brake w… |
| 2025-07-29 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | Took my 2022 VW Taos in for its 20,000 mile service. Upon picking up the vehicle I was told everything looks great and … |
| 2025-07-05 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | 2022 VW Taos 2 instances of fuel level sensor failure. Fuel gauge reported 1/2 tank fuel level remaining when fuel tan… |
| 2025-06-21 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | Rear brake pads and rotors failed prematurely at 17,000 miles and again at 34,981 miles. Both times the brakes wore dow… |
| 2025-06-20 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | I own a 2022 Volkswagen Taos with about 45,000 miles. I have had to replace the rear brake pads and rotors THREE TIMES … |
| 2025-06-18 | ENGINE | No | 0 | When taking the vehicle in for service at Safford Brown Volkswagen to replace a faulty EVAP module, we were notified th… |
| 2025-06-18 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | A/c drain clogged resulting in a backup of water to start leaking into the vehicle and steadily dripping onto the airba… |
| 2025-06-17 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Went into Volkswagen dealership as my low coolant light came on. I called early June, they couldn't get me in until Jun… |
| 2025-06-09 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Light came on for leak detection pump failure upon starting car. Drove to dealer directly immediately upon looking up i… |
| 2025-06-04 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | Purchased the vehicle on 8/1/2022. Brought the Taos in for routine oil change and at that point the rear brakes were no… |
| 2025-06-02 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | 2022 VW Taos with 28,500 miles. The paint on the roof of the vehicle is chipping and peeling. The dealership confirmed … |
| 2025-06-02 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | About a month ago I saw paint flaking off from about the front windscreen where the sunroof meets the body about quarte… |
| 2025-06-02 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | Excessive break pad wear. Vehicle is 3 years old with only 18847 miles. Rear break pads have now been replaced twice (@… |
| 2025-06-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Car was purchased in August 2021. In August 2022 it was taken in for service at Onion Creek VW in Austin for multiple o… |
| 2025-05-29 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Leaking head gasket, low coolant light came on twice. |
| 2025-05-22 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The rear camera blacks out on the dashboard. Sometimes when I start the dashboard, the thing is dark. It doesn't come o… |
| 2025-05-13 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The engine head gasket failed and started leaking coolant has been a common issue after only a few thousand miles. My d… |
| 2025-05-05 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | Shocks are leaking after 15,000 miles and 30 months - shocks should last 50,000 to 60,000 miles. VW has release a Techn… |
| 2025-05-05 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My EPC warning light has come on for the second time in last year. I reported this to VW less than year ago and car jus… |
| 2025-05-04 | ENGINE | No | 0 | A vehicle randomly shuts off when stopped in a red light and you have to start it back |
| 2025-05-01 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Car dies/stalls while in drive when adaptive is engaged. Entertainment / navigation system has quit working despite m… |
| 2025-04-19 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | - The head gasket failed twice in less than one year on my 2022 Volkswagen Taos. The vehicle also experienced a fuel pu… |
| 2025-04-16 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Multiple times while driving the check engine light has come on, followed by some shaking then the car shuts off. Taki… |
| 2025-04-16 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | I have just replaced the rear brakes on my 60k mile Taos for the second time. I am far from the only person I have seen… |
| 2025-04-10 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Coolant warning made me pullover on highway looked online a lot of people have the same trouble of coolant going low wi… |