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2022 Volkswagen Taos problems: engine and transmission complaints and recalls
65% of relevant owner complaints filed with NHTSA on the 2022 Volkswagen Taos are about the engine, transmission or fuel system. Well over half of everything owners reported is the drivetrain. That is a severe model-level pattern; every model year we track at this level has a documented failure behind it.
Worse than 87% of the 1,790 model years we track (2010–2023).
Does the 2022 Volkswagen Taos have engine problems?
Owner complaints say yes, heavily, as a model-year pattern. 200 of 317 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2022 Volkswagen Taos concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (65%), and the largest group is filed under engine (144). For comparison, the 2023 scores 53%. On a test drive, check for stalling, loss of power, rough idle, oil consumption or a check-engine light. This describes the model year, not any one car: a well-maintained or already-repaired example can be fine, and a clean model year can still have a bad car in it.
Complaints by component
The years either side
Manufacturers fix things mid-generation. A bad year next to a clean one is common; the fix usually arrived in between.
How the 2022 compares with other Volkswagen Taos years
Of the 2 Volkswagen Taos years with enough complaints to score, the 2022 is the worst on engine and transmission share (65%). The best is the 2023 (53%). By volume, the 2022 drew 317 complaints (200 drivetrain), against 109 for the 2023.
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The rest of the picture on the 2022 Volkswagen Taos
- The mileage where it happens. When owners of the 2022 Volkswagen Taos said the problem showed up, and the range most of them fell in.
- What the repair costs. Typical engine repair ranges, to price into your offer.
- Cleaner alternatives. Similar cars and nearby years with a better record.
- Up to 15 owner reports, with the ones about your car's own engine first.
- What to ask the seller and what to check on the test drive, for this car.
- Two cars side by side, if you are deciding between them.
What one owner reported
One of 200 drivetrain complaints. The full report shows up to 15, with quotes about the engine in the car you are looking at first.
2022 Volkswagen Taos engine recalls
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns on the 2022 Volkswagen Taos involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 6 in total. A recall is the manufacturer admitting a defect and paying to fix it; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN, which the full report checks. The owner complaints above are a separate record and often point at problems that never became a recall.
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.
Fix: 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…
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.
Fix: 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…
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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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…
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 stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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…
2 other recalls on this model year (airbags, lighting, brakes and the rest)
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns filed against this year, make and model. Checked October 3, 2026.
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Does the 2022 Volkswagen Taos have engine problems?
Owner complaints say yes, heavily, as a model-year pattern. 200 of 317 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2022 Volkswagen Taos concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (65%). Before buying one, have an independent mechanic check the engine and ask the seller whether it has been repaired or replaced.
What is the most common problem with the 2022 Volkswagen Taos?
Going by NHTSA owner complaints, the most common problem filed against the 2022 Volkswagen Taos is engine: 144 of 317 complaints (45%) name it, followed by service brakes (63) and electrical system (59). A complaint can name more than one component, so these overlap.
Is the 2022 Volkswagen Taos reliable?
On the engine and transmission, owner complaints point to a weak spot: 65% of relevant complaints filed with NHTSA concern the drivetrain (very high signal). That is worse than 87% of the 1,790 model years we track. Among the 2 Volkswagen Taos years we score, it ranks worst. Complaint data describes the model year, not one car, and it says nothing about trim, paint or electronics outside the drivetrain; an independent inspection still decides it.
Are there engine or transmission recalls on the 2022 Volkswagen Taos?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns on the 2022 Volkswagen Taos involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 6 in total: 23V214000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump), 22V687000 (engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ecu/ecm): software), 21V651000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings), and more. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
Which Volkswagen Taos years are better?
Among the Volkswagen Taos years we track, the 2023 (53%) has a lower engine and transmission complaint share than the 2022 (65%). Manufacturers fix things mid-generation, so the year before or after can be a different car. Every year side by side: https://thelanecheck.com/cars/volkswagen-taos
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