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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2022 Volkswagen Taos recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2022 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
6
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
321
Latest campaign
Mar 29, 2023

Recall summary by component6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Fuel system, gasoline2Mar 29, 2023
Engine and engine cooling2Sep 14, 2022
Back over prevention1Jul 20, 2022
Suspension1Mar 23, 2022

Safety recalls6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Mar 29, 2023Latest campaign
Mar 29, 202323V214000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V214000
What's wrong
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.
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 23V214000 · Mar 29, 2023
Sep 14, 202222V687000

Engine and engine cooling: engine engine control module (ECU/ecm)

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 22V687000
What's wrong
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.
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 22V687000 · Sep 14, 2022
Jul 20, 202222V514000

Back over prevention: sensing system camera

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 22V514000
What's wrong
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."
Risk
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 22V514000 · Jul 20, 2022
Mar 23, 202222V176000

Suspension

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 22V176000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 22V176000 · Mar 23, 2022
Aug 20, 202121V651000

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

A fuel leak may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V651000
What's wrong
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.
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 21V651000 · Aug 20, 2021
Aug 6, 202121V615000

Engine and engine cooling: engine engine control module (ECU/ecm)

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V615000
What's wrong
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.
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 21V615000 · Aug 6, 2021
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volkswagen recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component321

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
321Complaints filed
5Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
1Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Engine14645000
Service brakes6320201
Electrical system5918100
Fuel/propulsion system5517000
Power train5216000
Unknown or other4514000
Vehicle speed control175100
Forward collision avoidance124000
Structure103000
Engine and engine cooling103101
Fuel system103000
Gasoline103000
Air bags82200
Steering52200
Suspension41100

9 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Engine

    “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…”

    Filed 10/12/2026 · ODI 11770647
  • Structure

    “2022 TAOS - Without warning, impact, or external influence, the factory exterior paint on the roof panel completely lost adhesion and delaminated from the factory primer layer.”

    Filed 10/09/2026 · ODI 11770183
  • Power train

    “On [XXX], while driving through [XXX] in high-speed highway traffic, the vehicle suffered a sudden, catastrophic loss of throttle response and engine power.”

    Filed 10/07/2026 · ODI 11769752

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2022 Volkswagen Taos recall questions

How many recalls does the 2022 Volkswagen Taos have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2022 Volkswagen Taos. The most recent, 23V214000 (reported March 29, 2023), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2022 Volkswagen Taos recalls for?

The largest group is fuel system, gasoline, with 2 campaigns. Others: engine and engine cooling (2), back over prevention (1), suspension (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2022 Volkswagen Taos?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 146 complaints out of 321 filed with NHTSA (45%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2022 Volkswagen Taos?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volkswagen recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Volkswagen dealer.

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