2022 Volkswagen Taos · symptom sheet
Check engine light or misfire
- 56owner reports
- 28,000median miles
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Sep 22, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
210 of the 316 complaints on this car are about the engine. 56 of those describe misfire.
Tick what matches of 56 reports
Misfire on other Taos years
No other Taos model year has enough reports of misfire for a sheet of its own. See every Taos year.
What this problem usually is
These reports start with the check engine light. Many describe the engine running rough or shaking at idle, a P0300-series code, or a catalytic converter code. A worrying number say the light was flashing. Owners often list ignition coils or spark plugs already replaced, and the light coming back afterward.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the injectors (3 reports) and the sensor (3 reports).
Recalls and investigations
4 recalls on the engine cover the 2022 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
The fuel delivery pump may break, which could cause a sudden engine stall.
The engine control unit (ECU) software may cause a stall when coming to a stop.
The underhood fuel supply quick-connector may detach from the fuel supply line causing a fuel leak in the engine compartment.
The engine control unit (ECU) software may cause a stall when coming to a stop.
All 6 recalls on the 2022 Volkswagen Taos, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 13,000 and 56,000 miles, from the 18 reports that gave a mileage.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 39 service bulletins or notices for the 2022 Volkswagen Taos that deal with this problem. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Engine misfire diagnostic aid.
Fuel Additive to prevent sporatic misfire
DTC P0456 & Update programming for Engine/Motor Control Module
Software update for DTC P0456
35 more on the 2022 Volkswagen Taos page.
What owners wrote
“Stepping in the gas, the car takes about 4-5 seconds before it speeds up after each stop. When pulling out of a drive, the car sputtered and the check engine light was flashing and the Start/stop error came on. The delayed driving happens every time I drive the car. Only have about 44k miles on it. I have had multiple people almost rear end me. I have had the car for about 3 weeks now.”
Filed Sep 23, 2025 · 44,000 miles
“Itâs happened 2x in owning the 22 Vw Taos. The car will start be good for about 5 seconds, then car shakes like the engines misfiring, check engine light flashes, steering does become locked a little and difficult. Once you start up again itâs fine. Happened in Nov 2024 and today 3/8/2024”
Filed Mar 8, 2025
“My Hose attachment for the fuel that leads into the engine was leaking and it could have started on fire, VW Schumacher failed to catch this, a local mechanic found this problem, my check engine light keeps coming on as well.”
Filed Aug 20, 2024
“my taos is been on the shop several times for a check engine light and it works for a couple of months and the light comes back on according to the dealer ship it is an evap sensor that keeps failing the power train it not at 100% it can cause an accident I was traying to do a buy back but the company said that NO my car it been on the shop at least 5 times for the same problem. Please HELP.”
Filed Mar 11, 2024
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 56 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
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Other problems on this car
- Engine overheats or leaks coolant 75 reports
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 63 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 54 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 25 reports