2022 Volkswagen Taos reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2022 Volkswagen Taos has 316 complaints with NHTSA after 5 years, or 70 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 3 Taos years on this site. NHTSA has 6 recalls on file, including Fuel pump, Engine control module, software, and Camera.

Complaints

316

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (144 of 316), then Service brakes (61) and Electrical system (59). Those filings include 4 that report a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2023

The 2023 Taos has 109 complaints, 27 per year. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2022 Volkswagen Taos. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (6)

Recall Fuel pump 2023-03-29 · NHTSA campaign 23V214000

Summary 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.

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.

Recall engine and cooling, engine, engine control module, software 2022-09-14 · NHTSA campaign 22V687000

Summary 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.

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.

Recall back-over prevention, sensing system, camera 2022-07-20 · NHTSA campaign 22V514000

Summary 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."

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.

Recall Suspension 2022-03-23 · NHTSA campaign 22V176000

Summary 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.

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.

Recall gasoline fuel system, delivery, hoses and fittings 2021-08-20 · NHTSA campaign 21V651000

Summary 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.

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.

Recall engine and cooling, engine, engine control module, software 2021-08-06 · NHTSA campaign 21V615000

Summary 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.

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.

Complaints by component (316 total)

Engine

144

Service brakes

Electrical system

Fuel and propulsion system

Powertrain

Speed control

Forward collision avoidance

Engine and engine cooling

Fuel system, gasoline

Structure

Air bags

Lane departure

Steering

Visibility and wipers

Back-over prevention

Exterior lighting

Suspension

Hydraulic brakes

Seat belts

Wheels

Equipment

Seats

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"A recurring fuel-odor and drivability problem began while the vehicle was under manufacturer warranty and was never permanently resolved. In September 2022, a Volkswagen dealer documented code P2421 for an EVAP system…"
Powertrain, Engine, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-09-22
"2022 VW Blue Taos. January 2026, paint was feeling from driver side door and hood. The vehicle was under corrosion warranty. The dealership saw the photos taken, stated there was no corrosion and it appeared to be an…"
Structure · filed 2026-09-18
"This vehicle has a known manufacturer defect of the head gasket, causing coolant to leak out, and possible engine overheating. This issue was announced in a service bulletin by Volkswagen in 2023 but a recall was not…"
Engine · filed 2026-09-16
"I bought my 2022 VW Taos with only 16,000 miles and one previous owner. In 2023. In 2025 with only 42,000 miles the head gaskets were leaking and needed replaced. This was a COMMON issue that somehow isn’t a recall? Yet…"
Electrical system, Engine · filed 2026-09-14
"My 2022 Taos has major paint defects where the paint is just peeling off. I took it to dealer around 40k miles and told them about it and they said it was out of warranty already and nothing they could do for me. After…"
Structure · filed 2026-09-08

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
Taos	1.5L, 4-cyl	Automatic 8-speed	Front-wheel drive	28	36	31 MPG	$2100
Taos 4motion	1.5L, 4-cyl	Automatic 7-speed	All-wheel drive	25	32	28 MPG	$2300

Specs and fitment

First generation, 2022–present

Body styles SUV

Oil 0W-20 full synthetic (VW 508.00) , 4.5 qt capacity

Tire size 215/55R17 (common; trim dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Launch-year Taos filings concentrate on fuel, stall, and suspension campaigns. NHTSA 21V-651 covers certain 2022 Taos where an underhood fuel-supply quick-connector can detach and leak fuel in the engine bay. NHTSA 21V-615 addresses certain 2022 AWD Taos where ECU software can stall the engine when coming to a stop. A related rear-suspension knuckle corrosion/fracture campaign also names Taos alongside Tiguan. Later years add more fuel-system and electronics campaigns—confirm every open recall on the VIN. Owner reports and issue summaries also cite EA211 1.5T coolant loss from water-pump/thermostat housing leaks and DSG shudder on dual-clutch trims.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Volkswagen Taos reliable?

What are common problems with a 2022 Volkswagen Taos?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (144 of 316), then Service brakes (61) and Electrical system (59). Those filings include 4 that report a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Is the 2022 Volkswagen Taos more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2023 Taos has 109 complaints, 27 per year. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2022 Volkswagen Taos been recalled?

The 2022 Volkswagen Taos has 6 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Volkswagen Taos?

Owners have filed 316 complaints about the 2022 Volkswagen Taos with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2022 Volkswagen Taos get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2022 Volkswagen Taos is 29.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Volkswagen Taos take?

US 1.5T Taos models commonly take about 4.5 qt of 0W-20 full synthetic meeting VW 508.00 with filter—confirm the filler-cap grade and owner’s manual.

What does NHTSA 21V-651 cover on early Taos?

Certain 2022 Taos where an underhood fuel-supply quick-connector can detach and leak fuel in the engine bay.

What tire size does the Taos commonly use?

215/55R17 is common; confirm the door placard for trim-dependent packages.