2022 Volkswagen Taos problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (72) · Service Brakes (55) · Power Train (41)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
31 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (6)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2023-03-29 · campaign 23V214000 · 15,874 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm):software 2022-09-14 · campaign 22V687000 · 2 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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.
Equipment:electrical:infotainment:software 2022-07-20 · campaign 22V514000 · 43,091 vehicles
Defect: 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."
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.
Suspension 2022-03-23 · campaign 22V176000 · 10,119 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2021-08-20 · campaign 21V651000 · 16,737 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm):software 2021-08-06 · campaign 21V615000 · 5,092 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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.
Service bulletins (490)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2026-09-30 · V0126032083018_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
update ecm control module programming
Engine 2026-09-17 · V0116152014815_20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
suggested fuel additive
Lane Departure: Assist 2026-09-17 · TT 96 26 01 · Other
heat sensative trouble shooting explanation.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-10 · TT 57 23 01 · Other
remove key fob battery for 20 seconds to restore proper operation.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-09 · SM 39-2026 · Other
this special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
Service Brakes 2026-08-27 · V4622022067177_5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
repair or replace information
Showing the 6 most recent of 490 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-29 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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 wrong. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the free…”
2026-10-22 · Service Brakes · 💥 crash“the brake hubs started smoking and got hot. 9/13/26 i was rear ended but no warning was initiated or airbag. now i have no brake pads and was unable to stop. i had an oil change due 30thousand miles but affenburg in shilo il turned me away. i'm not happy with the maintenance people for not helping this last year. i was not informed of my last recal…”
2026-10-20 · Suspension“head gasket was replaced due to no cap and causing fuel and engine issues. multiple electrical issues where cat states multiple warnings.on dash turns.on and off by itself. battery low voltage on dash have had it to dealer more then 3x and they say everything is fine. suspenshion rear and front gave been given issues was told after bringing to m…”
2026-10-12 · Engine“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 …”
2026-10-09 · Structure:body“2022 taos - without warning, impact, or external influence, the factory exterior paint on the roof panel completely lost adhesion and delaminated from the factory primer layer. the peeling area measures approximately 4x9 inches (roughly 10 inches diagonally) with jagged, rough edges, located directly in front of the panoramic sunroof assembly. the …”
2026-10-07 · Power Train“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 failure notifications. the complete loss of acceleration…”
2026-10-05 · Wheels · 💥 crash“while driving a 2022 volkswagen taos at about 25 mph on a straight, level two-lane road in a 25 mph zone, the vehicle moved left across the center line and struck an oncoming vehicle front-left corner to front-left corner. the driver reported hearing a loud pop before the vehicle moved left. component: left-front steering linkage. scene photograph…”
2026-10-01 · Power Train“the transmission completely failed, first it was showing emergency transmission in safe mode messages, if you stopped the car turned it off and back on it would go away. after getting a transmission flush the day after my car's transmission completely failed...leaving me in the middle of the road with no power to go forward or backwards. i got towe…”
2026-09-22 · Power Train“a recurring fuel-odor and drivability problem began while the vehicle was under manufacturer warranty and was never permanently resolved. in september 2022, a volkswagen dealer documented code p2421 for an evap system vent valve stuck open and performed a software update. in june 2024, another volkswagen dealer documented a strong fuel smell interm…”
2026-09-18 · Structure:body“2022 vw blue taos. january 2026, paint was feeling from driver side door and hood. the vehicle was under corrosion warranty. the dealership saw the photos taken, stated there was no corrosion and it appeared to be an adhesion issue, which would not be covered under warranty. volkswagen cares states the same. the issue has progressed in the areas, l…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.