2022 Volkswagen Taos Engine Problems
Owners have filed 146 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2022 Volkswagen Taos, 45% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 24,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “head gasket” (36% of reports).
- 146engine complaints
- 24,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 29%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Head gasket: mentioned in 53 of 146 complaints (36%)
- Low coolant: mentioned in 12 of 146 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 9 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 146 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Volkswagen Taos engine complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Engine and engine cooling:engine:engine control module (ecu/ecm):software
Problem: 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 is 24iL.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:engine control module (ecu/ecm):software
Problem: 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 24HH.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Loss of coolant from a known problematic head gasket issue. Car has only 38,000 miles on it Car can overheat Yes Volkswagen dealership know about this issue Yes it has been inspected and Yes it flashed the low coolant icon
On [XXX], while driving through [XXX] in high-speed highway traffic, the vehicle suffered a sudden, catastrophic loss of throttle response and engine power. The instrument cluster displayed a solid Check Engine light alongside an Electronic Power Control (EPC) warning light and assist system…
A recurring fuel-odor and drivability problem began while the vehicle was under manufacturer warranty and was never permanently resolved. In September 2022, a Volkswagen dealer documented code P2421 for an EVAP system vent valve stuck open and performed a software update. In June 2024, another…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2022 Volkswagen Taoss have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 146 owner complaints about engine for the 2022 Volkswagen Taos (45% of the 321 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2022 Volkswagen Taos engine?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 24,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2022 Volkswagen Taos?
The most frequent phrase is “head gasket”, in 53 of 146 complaints, followed by “low coolant” (12).
Other 2022 Volkswagen Taos problems
See all 2022 Volkswagen Taos problems or engine problems across all Taos years.