NHTSA lists 317 complaints for the 2022 Volkswagen Taos, 4 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 1 complaints mention an injury, with 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-10.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as VOLKSWAGEN TAOS.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| loss of control | 86 | 27.1% | 0.80 |
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| mechanical failure | 83 | 26.2% | 0.81 |
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| electrical electronic | 62 | 19.6% | 0.76 |
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| fluid or fuel leak | 58 | 18.3% | 0.79 |
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| unclear | 8 | 2.5% | 0.85 |
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| structural or corrosion | 6 | 1.9% | 0.92 |
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| fire or overheating | 5 | 1.6% | 0.60 |
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| restraint or airbag | 4 | 1.3% | 0.71 |
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| noise or comfort | 3 | 0.9% | 0.68 |
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| visibility or lighting | 2 | 0.6% | 0.78 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 208 | 65.6% | 0.85 |
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| low | 100 | 31.5% | 0.78 |
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| high | 6 | 1.9% | 0.86 |
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| none | 3 | 0.9% | 0.99 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 317 tagged complaints of 317 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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6 recalls.
Date: 2023-03-29. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A sudden engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2022-09-14. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: An engine that stalls may increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2022-07-20. Systems: BACK OVER PREVENTION, EQUIPMENT.
Defect: 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 requirem (excerpt)
Consequence: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2022-03-23. Systems: SUSPENSION.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A broken rear suspension knuckle can cause a loss of stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2021-08-20. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2021-08-06. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
490 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 128 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 117 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 109 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 69 |
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| ENGINE | 64 |
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| SEATS | 28 |
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| SEAT BELTS | 27 |
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| STRUCTURE | 25 |
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11038147
Date: 2026-09-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
Update ECM Control Module Programming
11038145
Date: 2026-09-17. Type: Other. Systems: LANE DEPARTURE.
Heat Sensative Trouble Shooting Explanation.
11038146
Date: 2026-09-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
Suggested fuel additive
11038144
Date: 2026-09-10. Type: Other. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Remove Key FOB battery for 20 seconds to restore proper operation.
11038143
Date: 2026-09-09. Type: Other. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
11036878
Date: 2026-08-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.
Repair or Replace Information
11036871
Date: 2026-08-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
Update Programming of the Engine/Motor Control Module -J623-
11036886
Date: 2026-08-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: Part number 3Q0-959-435N software version number 1307 has incorrect coding.
11036866
Date: 2026-08-11. Type: Other. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
11036875
Date: 2026-08-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STEERING.
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