2022 Volkswagen Taos Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · 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 power train 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
“Engine coolant sign was on. Checked levels of coolant, it was very low. Took the car to the dealer, they diagnosed it with faulty head…”NHTSA complaint 11513997 — filed 03/27/2023
“The vehicle suddenly loses power without warning/notice for a few seconds when attempting to accelerate from a stop; the car will move at speeds between…”NHTSA complaint 11511229 — filed 03/10/2023
“Purchased vehicle new from dealer on 5/25/22. Auto Start/Stop feature was enabled while driving on 6/8/22. Stopped at light and vehicle shut off as it…”NHTSA complaint 11491265 — filed 10/28/2022
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2022 Volkswagen Taos have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2022 Volkswagen Taos: 48 of 304 complaints on file (15.8%). 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 power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
