Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Engine — runs 3.8× the fleet median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
304Complaints
6Recalls
4Crashes
0Fires
1Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Engine (45.4% of complaints) — is covered by 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
Engine complaints here are 3.8× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
2 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 4 rest on owner reports alone.
Complaint category
Reports
Official status
Reference
Engine
138 · 45.4%
Recalled
Recall 21V615000 · Recall 22V687000
Service Brakes
61 · 20.1%
No official action
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Electrical System
56 · 18.4%
No official action
—
Fuel/propulsion System
50 · 16.4%
Recalled
Recall 21V651000 · Recall 23V214000
Power Train
48 · 15.8%
No official action
—
Vehicle Speed Control
15 · 4.9%
No official action
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Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 304 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 6 campaigns
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:engine Control Module (ecu/ecm):software
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:engine Control Module (ecu/ecm):software
A sudden engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park itPark outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“Error: stop / start message, vehicle acting like it was about to stall out, couldnât go over 25 mph, engine light came on, and lane…”NHTSA complaint 11520201 — filed 05/03/2023 · ENGINE
“The vehicle has a lag that keeps it from properly accelerating from a stop, it also seems like there might be an issue with the…”NHTSA complaint 11517151 — filed 04/14/2023 · ENGINE
“My car has been leaking cooling into the head gasket for 4 months. I have been waiting a month for parts and no update. My…”NHTSA complaint 11516837 — filed 04/13/2023 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Volkswagen Taos?
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 138 of 304 NHTSA complaints (45.4%), followed by service brakes (61), electrical system (56), fuel/propulsion system (50). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2022 Volkswagen Taos have?
304 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 4 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2022 Volkswagen Taos have any recalls?
Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 21V651000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2022 Volkswagen Taos's reported problems?
2 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.
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