2022 Volkswagen TAOS
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2022 Volkswagen TAOS has 483 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 6.0x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (30% of all complaints), specifically: i picked my vw taos up yesterday 8/10 from the dealership in new hampshire. the car shut off and stalled several times. it also shuts off by itself without pushing the engine off button. it happens at every stop the vehicle makes. this car feels very unsafe to drive. the dealership is over an hour a.
483
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
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Safety Stars
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vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
ENGINE
144 complaints- • I picked my VW Taos up yesterday 8/10 from the Dealership in New Hampshire. The car shut off and stalled several times. It also shuts off by itself without pushing the engine off button. It happens at every stop the vehicle makes. This car feels very unsafe to drive. The dealership is over an hour a
- • Purchased car on July 22 - only 360 miles on it. Engine cutoff when I stopped in my neighborhood. Additionally, the sound system stopped working - no radio volume for AM/FM/Sirius and phone. Phone calls come in but can’t answer them.
- • Yesterday afternoon, while driving on I-55 in heavy Chicago Saturday traffic, my Taos 4Motion stalled out (mid-drive) in the middle lane of I-55, and I was nearly smashed into by several vehicles. My gas pedal didn't work, and yet my car appeared to be on. In an effort to find a way out of danger as
“I picked my VW Taos up yesterday 8/10 from the Dealership in New Hampshire. The car shut off and stalled several times. It also shuts off by itself without pushing the engine off button. It happens at every stop the vehicle makes. This car feels very unsafe to drive. The dealership is over an hour a”
— NHTSA complaint filing
BRAKES
63 complaints- • 2022 Taos SE FWD safety concerns. Automatically turns off, engine light turns on. My vehicle and the loaner (2022 Taos) had the same issues. Safety recall needs to be explored
- • I have had start/stop error a few times but the other day I turned my car on and it said car on and chimed that a door was open even tho no light was on indicating which door. So I got out and re closed all of them. I get back in my parking brake is on now and won’t come off. So I shut the car off g
- • The contact owned a 2022 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated while driving in the parking lot at work, the engine stalled, she turned the vehicle off, waited to restart the vehicle, and drove the vehicle but could not stop. The contact crashed into the fence. There was no warning light illuminated.
“2022 Taos SE FWD safety concerns. Automatically turns off, engine light turns on. My vehicle and the loaner (2022 Taos) had the same issues. Safety recall needs to be explored”
— NHTSA complaint filing
FUEL SYSTEM
58 complaints- • When I depress the accelerator, the car jumps ahead or stalls. I took this to the local dealership and was told this car is on a do not sell list- 1 day after purchase. They, along with VW customer care has advised against driving the vehicle and encouraged it be towed to a dealership. This is my
- • A stop sale order was placed the following Monday after I signed my lease of the 2022 VW TAOS with 4MOTION. Not only was I not contacted about this safety recall but upon taking it in for severe turbo lag reasons on Sep21 I was informed that it was unsafe to drive and needed to be kept for an undete
- • The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Taos. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V651000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact called the local dealer and was informed that the part and tool needed to complete the r
“When I depress the accelerator, the car jumps ahead or stalls. I took this to the local dealership and was told this car is on a do not sell list- 1 day after purchase. They, along with VW customer care has advised against driving the vehicle and encouraged it be towed to a dealership. This is my”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ELECTRICAL
56 complaints- • Purchased car on July 22 - only 360 miles on it. Engine cutoff when I stopped in my neighborhood. Additionally, the sound system stopped working - no radio volume for AM/FM/Sirius and phone. Phone calls come in but can’t answer them.
- • The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated that shortly after accelerating from a stop light, the vehicle suddenly stalled and the lane assist disabled, tire pressure sensor warning light, and the brake warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to coast into a nearby gas
- • Modular Infotainment Platform (Radio, Navigation, etc.) called MIB goes blank when driving sometimes. This can be dangerous if it occurs when traffic is heavy and driver is dependent on the navigation system. Also simultaneously the driver center console display only shows the following error mess
“Purchased car on July 22 - only 360 miles on it. Engine cutoff when I stopped in my neighborhood. Additionally, the sound system stopped working - no radio volume for AM/FM/Sirius and phone. Phone calls come in but can’t answer them.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
TRANSMISSION
48 complaints- • 2022 VOLKSWAGEN TAOS SEL. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO POWERTRAIN ISSUES. THE CONSUMER STATED THE POWER TRAIN HAD A VIOLENT JERK. THE JERK CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE'S OCCUPANTS HEAD TO SLAM AGAINST THE HEADRESTS. WHILE DRIVING THE DASHBOARD'S WILL INDEPENDLY SWITCH BETWEEN SCEENS. THE DRIVER WOULD BE
- • experienced a stall while making a complete stop on freeway and as you step on the gas the car doesn’t move which could cause an accident in busy traffic? It happened twice today for me.
- • After a complete stop, acceleration is jerky. In that there is a 2-4 second delay than a burst of acceleration that causes the car to shoot forward. The car ran perfectly fine when we first bought it, since then a computer update was performed about 6 months ago. Since having the update the car is s
“2022 VOLKSWAGEN TAOS SEL. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO POWERTRAIN ISSUES. THE CONSUMER STATED THE POWER TRAIN HAD A VIOLENT JERK. THE JERK CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE'S OCCUPANTS HEAD TO SLAM AGAINST THE HEADRESTS. WHILE DRIVING THE DASHBOARD'S WILL INDEPENDLY SWITCH BETWEEN SCEENS. THE DRIVER WOULD BE”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 483 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐ENGINE: I picked my VW Taos up yesterday 8/10 from the Dealership in New Hampshire. The car shut off and stalled several times. It also shuts off by itself without pushing the engine off button. It happens at every stop the vehicle makes. This car feels very unsafe to drive. The dealership is over an hour a
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐BRAKES: 2022 Taos SE FWD safety concerns. Automatically turns off, engine light turns on. My vehicle and the loaner (2022 Taos) had the same issues. Safety recall needs to be explored
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐FUEL SYSTEM: When I depress the accelerator, the car jumps ahead or stalls. I took this to the local dealership and was told this car is on a do not sell list- 1 day after purchase. They, along with VW customer care has advised against driving the vehicle and encouraged it be towed to a dealership. This is my
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: Purchased car on July 22 - only 360 miles on it. Engine cutoff when I stopped in my neighborhood. Additionally, the sound system stopped working - no radio volume for AM/FM/Sirius and phone. Phone calls come in but can’t answer them.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Volkswagen TAOS — Year Comparison
How does 2022 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
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At a Glance
- Complaints
- 483
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 5
- Injury reports
- 2
- Segment avg
- 80
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