2022 Volkswagen Taos Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 4 Taos years
The 2022 Volkswagen Taos ranks worst of 4 model years tracked, with a complaint index of 100 and 316 complaints across 6 recalls. Engine stalling issues drive over half of complaints, making it the year to avoid within the Taos lineup.
- Complaints
- 316
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes / fires
- 4 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 29.5
- 26.5 city / 34 hwy
Top 2022 Volkswagen Taos problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine162 (51%)
- Brakes63 (20%)
- Fuel System63 (20%)
- Electrical System62 (20%)
- Transmission & Powertrain50 (16%)
- Other46 (15%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras15 (5%)
- Structure & Body10 (3%)
- Airbags8 (3%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires5 (2%)
What owners report
- Engine stalls unexpectedly when coming to a stop or accelerating from a stop light, sometimes with no warning lights illuminated.
- Vehicle fails to respond when the accelerator pedal is pressed, then lurches forward unintentionally, leading to a rear-end collision.
- Brakes fail to stop the vehicle after an engine stall in a parking lot, resulting in a crash and airbag deployment.
- Infotainment head unit performs a hard reset while driving, disabling safety features and triggering false key-fob alerts.
- Vehicle becomes unresponsive to driver commands while moving until hitting a bump, then side airbags deploy.
- Turbo lag and stalling during acceleration prompt dealers to issue stop-sale/do-not-drive advice on some vehicles.
2022 Volkswagen Taos recalls
6 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V214000Mar 29, 2023Fuel System15,874 vehicles
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.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 22V687000Sep 14, 2022Engine2 vehicles
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.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 22V514000Jul 20, 2022Other43,091 vehicles
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."
Risk: 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.
2022 Volkswagen Taos fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 26.5 MPG
- Highway
- 34 MPG
- Combined
- 29.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,200
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2022 compared with other Taos years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Volkswagen Taos reliable?
- Among the 4 Taos model years with data, 2022 has the highest complaint index (100) and ranks worst, with 316 owner complaints and 6 recalls, so it's rated Avoid relative to other Taos years.
- What is the top problem area for the 2022 Taos?
- Engine issues account for 51% of complaints (162 of 316), with a median failure mileage of 22,000 miles, mostly related to stalling.
- Does the 2022 Taos have engine stall recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA lists two engine-related recalls (22V687000 and 21V615000) for AWD Taos models where ECU software may cause a stall when coming to a stop.
- Are there fuel system recalls for the 2022 Taos?
- Yes, two fuel system recalls exist: 23V214000 for a fuel pump that may break and cause engine stall, and 21V651000 for a fuel line connector that may detach and leak.
- How does the 2022 Taos compare to newer model years?
- The 2023 Taos has a complaint index of 67 (Caution), 2024 has 33 (Good), and 2025 has 0 (Best), showing steady improvement after 2022.