Model year record

2022 Volkswagen Taos

6 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 666 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V214000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
15,874
Reported to NHTSA
2023-03-29
Owners notified
2023-05-24

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A sudden engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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 campaignNHTSA 22V687000

Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ECU/ECM): software

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ECU/ECM): software
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
2
Reported to NHTSA
2022-09-14
Owners notified
2022-09-27

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An engine that stalls may increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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 campaignNHTSA 22V514000

Equipment: electrical: infotainment: software

Component
Equipment: electrical: infotainment: software
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
43,091
Reported to NHTSA
2022-07-20
Owners notified
2022-08-02

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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 campaignNHTSA 22V176000

Suspension

Component
Suspension
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
10,119
Reported to NHTSA
2022-03-23
Owners notified
2022-06-13

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A broken rear suspension knuckle can cause a loss of stability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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 campaignNHTSA 21V651000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
16,737
Reported to NHTSA
2021-08-20
Owners notified
2021-08-31

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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 campaignNHTSA 21V615000

Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ECU/ECM): software

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ECU/ECM): software
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
5,092
Reported to NHTSA
2021-08-06
Owners notified
2021-10-05

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine18624,000 mi
Service brakes793,000 mi
Electrical system7511,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system71
Power train652,000 mi
Unknown or other64
Vehicle speed control16
Structure: body15
Fuel system, gasoline1152,000 mi
Air bags10
Engine and engine cooling1025,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: warnings7
Steering6
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking5
Suspension5
Visibility/wiper5
Seat belts4
Back over prevention: rearview system braking3
Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ECU/ECM)338,000 mi
Exterior lighting3
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control3
Lane departure: assist3
Wheels3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads221,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal22,000 mi
Back over prevention11,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: oil/lubrication: seals/gaskets120,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: infotainment120,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: evaporative emissions: canister19,000 mi
Lane departure: warning1
Power train: automatic transmission122,000 mi
Seats1

The 2023 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.