Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2022 Volkswagen Taos has 6 recalls, 302 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
6
Recalls
302
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated July 5, 2026
21V651000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Taos vehicles. The underhood fuel supply quick-connector may detach from the...
21V615000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Taos vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive. The engine control unit (ECU) s...
22V176000
SUSPENSION
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan, Taos, and 2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. A second notic...
22V514000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Ti...
22V687000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 TAOS vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive. The engine control unit (ECU) s...
23V214000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 TAOS vehicles. The fuel delivery pump may break, which could cause a sudden ...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2022 Volkswagen Taos SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2026 | ENGINE | The engine coolant is leaking and the cylinder head gasket is leaking at the back of the engine. Thi... |
| Jun 12, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | There have been multiple complaints of the mechatronics unit failing prematurely. I am facing that r... |
| Jun 10, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The systems failing are electrical, engine, and fuel/propulsion systems. VW TAOS 2022 purchased Sep... |
| Jun 1, 2026 | ENGINE | Had my car in at a Volkswagen dealership for its routine maintenance they called me back, letting me... |
| May 29, 2026 | ENGINE | Head gasket failure is a known issue for this model. Some owners report failure at 12k miles in for ... |
| May 28, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, th... |
| May 13, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES | leaking head gasket |
| May 8, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Clicking noise coming from the driver side tire/axle when making right turns only. The diagnostic at... |
| Apr 27, 2026 | ENGINE | Only 41,000 miles and head gasket is leaking |
| Apr 24, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I am filing a safety complaint regarding a 2022 vehicle with approximately 47,000 miles that experie... |
| Apr 22, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Head gasket failure at 42,000 miles. Transmission leak from filter and pan. VW dealership diagnosed. |
| Apr 21, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Vehicle: 2022 Volkswagen Taos Mileage at Incident: 61,170 On April 21, 2026, while driving shortly ... |
| Apr 20, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The SOS module has failed. THIS MEANS AUTOMATIC NOTIFICATION OF A CRASH OR SIGNIFICANT MECHANICAL F... |
| Apr 5, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | I am reporting a safety-related failure involving a 2022 Volkswagen Taos (AWD) with approximately 48... |
| Mar 17, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact's daughter owns a 2022 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated that while her daughter was d... |
| Mar 15, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Giving code 23v214000 fuel pump recall code. Fuel pump went out |
| Mar 11, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | I purchased the vehicle brand new (VW Taos 2022) and have maintained it properly. At approximately 6... |
| Mar 10, 2026 | ENGINE | The EVAP line has a fault, stuck open, affects nothing whatsoever. But has every single light on the... |
| Mar 6, 2026 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed spe... |
| Feb 1, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Vin # [XXX] ... |