2022 Volkswagen Taos: raw data

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vehicle	2022 / volkswagen / taos
known issues	7 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-20)
complaints	314 on file (2021-08-11 → 2026-09-16)
recalls	6
investigations	0
fars	3 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (vpic)
indexed	yes
license	CC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Head gasket coolant leakENGINE60 complaints2023-07 → 2026-07taos-2022-head-gasket-coolant-leak

11703443 2022 Volkswagen Taos SE 1.5T (DNKA engine, <60,000 miles, <5 years old) developed internal coolant leak from cylinder head gasket
11749254 While driving at highway speeds, the a low coolant caution light came on. We immediately pulled over before the engine overheated and added coolant and brought the vehicle in for repairs
11636470 I own a 2022 VW Taos SE (Purchased New), it has been using up coolant, roughly every 2 months I needed to fill it

Premature rear brake pad wearSERVICE BRAKES33 complaints2023-08 → 2026-01taos-2022-rear-brake-premature-wear

11623013 Rear brake pads worn out at 30,000 miles. Never had a car ever need rear brake pads replaced before even after 150,000 miles
11691208 My 2022 Volkswagen Taos is less than 4 years old, has 23,500 miles and I have had to replace the rear brake pads twice
11668536 I own a 2022 Volkswagen Taos with about 45,000 miles. I have had to replace the rear brake pads and rotors THREE TIMES already within this mileage, which is extremely unusual

Delayed acceleration and hesitation from a stopPOWER TRAIN, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM18 complaints2023-10 → 2026-05taos-2022-delayed-acceleration-hesitation

11740065 The vehicle has intermittent hesitation/delayed acceleration from a stop and during low-speed stop-and-go driving
11617020 I recently started experiencing a delay in acceleration after my car has stopped at a light or stop sign
11555897 There is a serious acceleration problem. When trying to enter into traffic either turning left or right or going straight from stopped position, there is serious lag/hesitation to the vehicle accelerating

Infotainment display and backup camera blackoutELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER10 complaints2023-10 → 2026-02taos-2022-infotainment-camera-blackout

11716375 The rear camera blacks out on the dashboard. Sometimes when I start the dashboard, the thing is dark
11614442 The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the infotainment system screen display inadvertently turned black
11598213 The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, the infotainment display screen appeared black and was inoperable

Roof and body panel paint peelingSTRUCTURE3 complaints2025-06 → 2025-11taos-2022-roof-panel-paint-peeling

11702085 Paint is peeling along panel edges and roof seams. A VW inspector confirmed original OEM paint
11672217 2022 VW Taos with 28,500 miles. The paint on the roof of the vehicle is chipping and peeling
11669100 About a month ago I saw paint flaking off from about the front windscreen where the sunroof meets the body about quarter sized

Sudden power loss with EPC warning and limp modePOWER TRAIN26 complaints2023-08 → 2026-07taos-2022-power-loss-stall-limp-mode

11731009 I am reporting a safety-related failure involving a 2022 Volkswagen Taos (AWD) with approximately 48,000 miles. While operating the vehicle under normal driving conditions, the vehicle entered “transmission emergency mode” without warning
11747765 The car stalled on the freeway and I was unable to accelerate. It was confirmed and being worked on by the dealer
11731074 At approximately 60,000 miles—just outside the warranty period—the vehicle developed a serious transmission issue. While driving, I received a warning stating “Transmission in emergency mode” followed by a check engine light

Fuel system leaks and sensor failuresFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM15 complaints2023-12 → 2026-07taos-2022-fuel-system-leak-sensor-failure

11682652 Filled my tank with gas. Got into the vehicle and started if and could almost immediately smell gas in cabin
11672863 2022 VW Taos 2 instances of fuel level sensor failure. Fuel gauge reported 1/2 tank fuel level remaining when fuel tank was empty. In both instances the vehicle stalled without warning
11622521 FUEL TANK SENOSOR HAS MALFUNCTIONED WITHIN 2 YEAR OF OWNING VEHICHLE. DEALER SAYS THE WHOLE FUEL TANK NEEDS TO BE CHANGED

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

count	earliest_date	latest_date	crash_flagged	fire_flagged	top_components
314	2021-08-11	2026-09-16	4	0	ENGINE:143; SERVICE BRAKES:63; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:59; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM:52; POWER TRAIN:49

Recalls all years →

campaign_number	report_received_date	component	summary	consequence	remedy
21V651000	20/08/2021	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.	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.	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.
21V615000	06/08/2021	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.	An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.	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.
22V176000	23/03/2022	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.	A broken rear suspension knuckle can cause a loss of stability, increasing the risk of a crash.	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.
22V514000	20/07/2022	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."	A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.	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.
22V687000	14/09/2022	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.	An engine that stalls may increase the risk of a crash.	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.
23V214000	29/03/2023	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.	A sudden engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.	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.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_years	occupant_deaths	match_type	vpic_recovered
2010-2024	3	vpic	3

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2022 Volkswagen Taos vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2022/volkswagen/taos

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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2022 Volkswagen Taos},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2022/volkswagen/taos}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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