CarRecallWatchThe 2022 Volkswagen Taos has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 324 complaints with NHTSA, including 6 crashes, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (147 reports).
NHTSA rates it up to 4 stars overall for crash safety, depending on the version.
2022 Volkswagen Taos recalls
Fuel Pump May Break, Causing Sudden Engine Stall
The fuel delivery pump in certain vehicles may break.
Engine may stall when stopping, raising crash risk
The engine control unit software in certain all-wheel-drive models may cause the engine to stall when the vehicle comes to a stop.
Rearview Camera May Not Display Image, Raising Crash Risk
The rearview camera image may fail to appear on the infotainment screen because of a manufacturing issue with the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system.
Rear suspension knuckles can corrode and break
Certain vehicles have rear suspension knuckles that may corrode, crack, and break on the left or right side.
Fuel Line Can Detach, Causing Leaks and Fire Risk
A fuel supply quick-connector under the hood may detach from the fuel supply line, causing a fuel leak in the engine compartment.
Engine May Stall When Stopping, Raising Crash Risk
Certain all-wheel-drive models have engine control unit software that can cause the engine to stall when coming to a stop.
Most common 2022 Volkswagen Taos problems
Problem areas named in the 324 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 147 |
| Electrical System | 62 |
| Service Brakes | 62 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 57 |
| Power Train | 52 |
| Unknown Or Other | 45 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 17 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 16 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 10 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 10 |
What owners report
Fuel is running through the car faster then normal emergency break went off 10x when nothing was in the way or in front of me reported to dealer said nothing was wrong screen and electrical turns off when driving and all lights go off in dash then come back on after 2min dealer said nothing was wrong. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
the brake hubs started smoking and got hot. 9/13/26 I was rear ended but no warning was initiated or airbag. now I have no brake pads and was unable to stop. I had an oil change due 30thousand miles but Affenburg in Shilo IL turned me away. I'm not happy with the maintenance people for not helping this last year. I was not informed of my last recall or brake extension. this is a new car 2022 I expect better safety reminders and connection from Volkswagen. The bad brake system doesn't work. I do love my Taos as I feel it was made for me but the company is bad about honoring warranty issues.
Head gasket was replaced due to no cap and causing fuel and engine issues. Multiple electrical issues where cat states multiple warnings.on dash turns.on and off by itself. Battery low voltage on dash have had it to dealer more then 3x and they say everything is fine. Suspenshion rear and front gave been given issues was told after bringing to my dealer that both where broken and they couldn't tell me why when there is no collision or anything that could have caused it. Front sensor has falsely detected objects and has thrown .e into emergency park while driving on many accasions and also was told they couldn't identify why
Loss of coolant from a known problematic head gasket issue. Car has only 38,000 miles on it Car can overheat Yes Volkswagen dealership know about this issue Yes it has been inspected and Yes it flashed the low coolant icon
2022 TAOS - Without warning, impact, or external influence, the factory exterior paint on the roof panel completely lost adhesion and delaminated from the factory primer layer. The peeling area measures approximately 4x9 inches (roughly 10 inches diagonally) with jagged, rough edges, located directly in front of the panoramic sunroof assembly. The rough edges indicate an ongoing materials failure where the color topcoat is continuing to lift and separate cleanly from the e-coat, leaving the underlying primer layer completely intact. This layout proves zero stone chips, collision damage, or environmental exposure caused the failure. The loss of topcoat integrity compromises the structural bod
2022 Volkswagen Taos safety rating
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Volkswagen Taos SUV AWD | ★★★★ 4-star | 4 | 5 | 4 (14.7% rollover risk) |
| 2022 Volkswagen Taos SUV FWD | ★★★★ 4-star | 4 | 5 | 4 (17.4% rollover risk) |
2022 Volkswagen Taos questions
Does the 2022 Volkswagen Taos have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2022 Volkswagen Taos: Fuel Pump May Break, Causing Sudden Engine Stall; Engine may stall when stopping, raising crash risk; Rearview Camera May Not Display Image, Raising Crash Risk; Rear suspension knuckles can corrode and break; Fuel Line Can Detach, Causing Leaks and Fire Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Volkswagen Taos?
Based on 324 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (147), Electrical System (62), Service Brakes (62).
How safe is the 2022 Volkswagen Taos?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings program gives the 2022 Volkswagen Taos up to 4 out of 5 stars overall; ratings vary by version, see the table above.
How do I check if a recall on my 2022 Volkswagen Taos has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.