2022 Volkswagen Taos · symptom sheet
Engine stalls or loses power while driving
- 54owner reports
- 24,000median miles
- 1involved a crash
Newest report Aug 30, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026
229 of the 311 complaints on this car are about the engine. 54 of those describe stalling. Only brake wear is reported more often on this car.
Tick what matches of 54 reports
What got replaced
Few of these reports name the part that was replaced.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 5,000 and 47,000 miles, from the 11 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“A vehicle randomly shuts off when stopped in a red light and you have to start it back”
Filed May 5, 2025
“Multiple times while driving the check engine light has come on, followed by some shaking then the car shuts off. Taking it into the dealership for service is of no help as they claim the car is fine, but this keeps happening. Very dangerous and if you read online and complaints on this board this is not an isolated event.”
Filed Apr 16, 2025
“Engine stalled while operating the vehicle. Engine would not start after stalling. Vehicle had to be towed.”
Filed Apr 22, 2024
“Complete radio/gps randomly shuts off. GPS is always saying these VW are in different locations than they are.”
Filed Jan 18, 2024
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 1 of 54 reports involved a crash and 1 people were hurt. 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.
Other problems on this car
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 63 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 54 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 25 reports