Diagsheet

First generation

2022 Volkswagen Taos

  • 311owner complaints
  • 6recalls
  • 4involved a crash
  • 20,896median miles at failure

Newest report Sep 7, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026

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2022 Volkswagen Taos
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When each problem shows up

Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: brakes grind, pulse or wear early, 63 complaints.

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Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing18 reports
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middle half of reports, median tick. Darker bars have 75 or more reports.

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        How this compares

        2022 Volkswagen Taos311
        Median 2022 model here (76 vehicles)179
        Median 2022 SUV here (45)187

        311 complaints is 1.7 times the median 2022 model on this site and 1.7 times the median 2022 SUV. Among the 2 Taos model years here it ranks 1st for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.

        Complaints filed by year

        1721
        4422
        8723
        6324
        5825
        4226

        87 complaints came in 2023, 2.0 times the year before. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.

        Recalls that include the 2022 Volkswagen Taos

        Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

        23V-214Mar 29, 2023
        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 engine stall.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: A sudden engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
        Remedy: 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.
        22V-687Sep 14, 2022
        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) software may cause a stall when coming to a stop.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: An engine that stalls may increase the risk of a crash.
        Remedy: 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.
        22V-514Jul 20, 2022
        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, 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 and remedy
        Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
        Remedy: 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.
        22V-176Mar 23, 2022
        Suspension

        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 and remedy
        Risk: A broken rear suspension knuckle can cause a loss of stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
        Remedy: 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.
        21V-651Aug 20, 2021
        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 fuel supply line causing a fuel leak in the engine compartment.

        Risk and remedy
        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.
        Remedy: 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.
        21V-615Aug 6, 2021
        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) software may cause a stall when coming to a stop.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
        Remedy: 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.

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