Volkswagen Taos Engine Problems
Owners have filed 201 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the Volkswagen Taos across 4 model years. The 2022 model year has the most (146). The words owners use most often: “head gasket” (37% of reports).
- 201engine complaints
- —median 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 74 of 201 complaints (37%)
- Low coolant: mentioned in 18 of 201 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 10 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 201 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
Model years: 2022
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
Model years: 2022
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…
The infotainment touch screen on my 2023 Volkswagen Taos has completely blacked out and failed, leaving my backup camera entirely inoperable. This has created a severe blind-spot hazard where I cannot safely reverse. On top of this failure, the vehicle has a chronic history of being in and out of…
Low coolant warning in red triangle showed up on my 2023 TAOS. Coolant in the reservoir was very low. I notice that there is a Technical Service Bulletin 15-23-01 rather than an official safety recall on 2022 and 2023 Taos 1.5T for head gasket coolant leak. There are many complaints regarding this…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Volkswagen Taoss have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 201 owner complaints about engine for the Volkswagen Taos. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 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.
What do owners say about engine problems on the Volkswagen Taos?
The most frequent phrase is “head gasket”, in 74 of 201 complaints, followed by “low coolant” (18).
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