2022 Volkswagen Taos · symptom sheet
Head gasket fails or coolant leaks into the engine
- 60owner reports
- 22,000median miles
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Sep 16, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
60 of the 75 reports of overheating on the 2022 Taos describe head gasket failure.
Part of Engine overheats or leaks coolant (75 reports)
Tick what matches of 60 reports
Head gasket failure on other Taos years
No other Taos model year has enough reports of head gasket failure for a sheet of its own. See every Taos year.
What this problem usually is
This is the narrower sheet inside overheating and coolant leaks for reports that name the head gasket. The difference from the wider sheet is where the coolant goes: instead of dripping onto the driveway, it disappears inside the engine, into the cylinders or the oil.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the head gasket (60 reports).
Recalls and investigations
2 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 engine control unit (ECU) software may cause a stall when coming to a stop.
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 16,000 and 41,000 miles, from the 23 reports that gave a mileage.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 1 service bulletin or notice 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.
Identifying cylinder head gasket leak.
What owners wrote
“This vehicle has a known manufacturer defect of the head gasket, causing coolant to leak out, and possible engine overheating. This issue was announced in a service bulletin by Volkswagen in 2023 but a recall was not issued. I did not find out about this until after my warranty expired, and the dealership recommended a $5,000 replacement.”
Filed Sep 16, 2026
“Per VW TSB 15-23-01, Volkswagen explicitly admits that the original engine production head gasket design is defective. A leaking head gasket can cause sudden engine overheating, power loss, or catastrophic engine failure while driving. This seems like a major , dangerous issue that should be covered under a recall”
Filed Aug 10, 2026
“Failing head gasket that needs to be replaced. Appears to be a common issue. Parts are backordered so have been waiting on the repair for over a month now. Issue identified in the shop on 1/25/24, but was leaking coolant before that.”
Filed Feb 27, 2024
“2022 taos using coolant. Originally believed to be head gasket could as well be burning. At this time we are not sure a head gasket will make a difference. Dealership stated to keep coolant with to keep from over heating. 61,XXX miles in the vehicle. Did discuss pressure issues with the dealer about a year ago but they could not find the issue”
Filed Dec 16, 2023
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 60 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.
Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works
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