Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2022 Volkswagen Taos has 38 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
38
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The vehicle has had repeated issues related to the fuel system, including strong fuel odor inside th... |
| Nov 13, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | i got a 2022 volkswagen Taos the end of may 2025, it has been 6 months. a month after getting it i r... |
| Oct 20, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | 2022 Volkswagen Taos SE 1.5T (DNKA engine, <60,000 miles, <5 years old) developed internal coolant l... |
| Sep 10, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | 2022 VW Taos Head Gasket failure at 63,000 miles. Coolant leaking. Potential for engine seizure/fire... |
| Jul 29, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES | Took my 2022 VW Taos in for its 20,000 mile service. Upon picking up the vehicle I was told everythi... |
| Feb 12, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Vehicle is persistently lagging in acceleration on highways |
| Sep 28, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I recently started experiencing a delay in acceleration after my car has stopped at a light or stop ... |
| Jun 17, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | In the two years I have had this car it has gone into limp home mode stating “start/stop error” whil... |
| Jun 4, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES | Head Gasket Leaking Coolant, yes it's available for inspection Engine could cease to operate proper... |
| May 22, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | From the start, car regularly needed coolant topped off. Dealer said there was no issue. At 68,000 m... |
| May 3, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | 2022, Volkswagen Taos VIN: [XXX] Dealer Servicing:Nailey Volkswagen, 1550 Mansell Road, Alpharetta,... |
| Mar 19, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Within weeks of leading car, EPC light flashing, check engine light, limp mode from 55 to about 30. ... |
| Feb 23, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | This vehicle was purchased new 1/2022 and it has had several issues that occurred: - 2/23 driving do... |
| Feb 1, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The car completely shut off while driving it. This was not the first time this happened. The EPC and... |
| Jan 16, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I purchased my vehicle new on 12/31/21. The vehicle currently has 19,200 miles. The coolant light we... |
| Nov 8, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | My 2022 Volkswagen Taos 4 motion around 29,000 miles November 8, 2023 overheat warning light on, cal... |
| Oct 25, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS | On two occasions our Taos, when put in drive rolled backwards on a slight grade when the brake was r... |
| Oct 9, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | 2022 vw Taos had leaking coolant, notified by coolant warning light. Coolant replaced 3 times, but ... |
| Sep 21, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | Volkswagen has a leaking head gasket and has been at the dealer for 3 months and Volkswagen and deal... |
| Aug 24, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | My daughter was backing out of a parking place at a drive in restaurant. After backing up and shift... |