2022 Volkswagen Taos Engine Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 304 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2022 Volkswagen Taos overview page.
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
“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
“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
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2022 Volkswagen Taos have engine problems?
Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2022 Volkswagen Taos: 138 of 304 complaints on file (45.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2022 Volkswagen Taos have in total?
304 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 4 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 1 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
