Serious lag in acceleration. This is very dangerous when changing lanes or entering traffic. It will suddenly lurch forward.
2022 Volkswagen Taos
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Taos years
Owner complaints for the 2022 Volkswagen Taos are substantially higher than the model-year median of 53.
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 31 of 314 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Engine. Review the 143 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Service Brakes. Review the 61 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 59 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
314 reportsI have had the vehicle for 1 year and 6 months. I have had to put coolant in it 5 times, about once a month. It has been tested 3 times for a leak and there isn’t one. The dealership just keeps telling me it’s a problem with all of them and there is not fix. They won’t even try. No recalls on it, and I just ran out do warranty.
at 20,000 miles the low coolant light came on and I took it to the dealer and they diagnosis it as a leaking through the head gasket my vehicle has been in the shop for approximately one month and to replace the head gasket. Also the information system would not come on or needed to have a hard reset in order to work. Also repor…
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at 20,000 miles the low coolant light came on and I took it to the dealer and they diagnosis it as a leaking through the head gasket my vehicle has been in the shop for approximately one month and to replace the head gasket. Also the information system would not come on or needed to have a hard reset in order to work. Also reported that to the dealer they could not duplicate the problem. This head gasket problem is concerning since it took 5 months to get the part and I was driving around with the issue. Don't know the extend of damage to the car's engine.
I was driving home from work and my vehicle jerked twice and then shut off. The check engine light came on and my car was unable to be used. I shut my vehicle off and waited for 10 minutes and it started back up and I drove it. I have called the dealership, it’s a huge safety issue. I drive 67 miles one way to and from work. Had…
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I was driving home from work and my vehicle jerked twice and then shut off. The check engine light came on and my car was unable to be used. I shut my vehicle off and waited for 10 minutes and it started back up and I drove it. I have called the dealership, it’s a huge safety issue. I drive 67 miles one way to and from work. Had i been on the freeway this would have been much worse. When i call the dealership no one will assist me.
Rear Brakes wore out uneven premature. Vehicle has less than 20k
Rear rotors and brake pads (measured at 2mm) need replaced at 28,500 miles. Front brakes show little to no signs of wear (measured at 10mm). Rear brakes compromised due to premature wearing that do not seem to affect the front axle. This could have affected the safety of the vehicle being able to stop and operating safely.
This vehichle stalls when accelerating from a dead stop. This has caused several close calls when pulling out. Dealer calls it turbo lag "This is normal". Cant be normal .
I have a 2022 Taos Volkswagen Sport WG. It was purchased in April 2022. In November 2022 was the first time the dash board lights started to go dark and dimming so low that I could not see my driving speed and after turning vehicle on and off it still did not get better, Therefore, I took into Dealership where I purchased vehi…
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I have a 2022 Taos Volkswagen Sport WG. It was purchased in April 2022. In November 2022 was the first time the dash board lights started to go dark and dimming so low that I could not see my driving speed and after turning vehicle on and off it still did not get better, Therefore, I took into Dealership where I purchased vehicle. The service advisor, the service manager and the service Electrician could not figure out what was the cause. I suggested to the service Electrician to see if the Taos they have on lot were also doing the same thing. So he pulled up a new Taos and the new Taos on the car lot was also doing the same thing. I left the vehicle with the dealership to see if they could fix what was going on with the dash light but to no avail, it eventually got brighter and I have heard nothing further from them. On May 11, 2023. Again the dash lights and this time the Radio lights too went very dim, so dim I could not see my speed nor channel selection for radio. I again drove to the dealership and there it is at this point, again the Service Manager came out trying to adjust the light settings, he could not. so he asked if I can leave the vehicle behind so that they can take a better look at it. I was not offered a rental, I did ask for one but he said they have none available! I am very disappointed in VOLKSWAGEN, the only reason I switched vehicle makes was because my daughter had a Volkswagen, but currently seriously about purchasing another make.
The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Taos. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V214000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall r…
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The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Taos. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V214000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. Additionally, several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 27,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The engine lag is extremely dangerous. It takes 2-3 full seconds for the ending to engage at full throttle. The risk of an accident is severe due to the total lack of responsiveness.
Official recalls
623V214000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
Mar 29, 2023
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A sudden engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
22V687000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:engine Control Module (ecu/ecm):software
Sep 14, 2022
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An engine that stalls may increase the risk of a crash.
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.
22V514000 · Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera; Equipment:electrical:infotainment:software
Jul 20, 2022
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."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Equipment:electrical:infotainment:software
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."
Consequence: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
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."
Consequence: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
22V176000 · Suspension
Mar 23, 2022
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A broken rear suspension knuckle can cause a loss of stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
21V651000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Aug 20, 2021
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
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.
21V615000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:engine Control Module (ecu/ecm):software
Aug 6, 2021
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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