Every 2022 Volkswagen Taos recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 23V214000
Mar 29, 2023Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 23V214000 →Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 22V687000
Sep 14, 2022Engine 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.
Full recall details for 22V687000 →Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 22V514000
Jul 20, 2022Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 22V514000 →Suspension · NHTSA 22V176000
Mar 23, 2022Suspension
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 22V176000 →Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 21V651000
Aug 20, 2021Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 21V651000 →Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 21V615000
Jun 8, 2021Engine 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.
Full recall details for 21V615000 →
2022 Volkswagen Taos complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 319 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Volkswagen Taos, reporting 5 crashes, 1 injuries. Volkswagen has issued at least 490 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Engine145
- Service Brakes61
- Electrical System59
- Fuel/Propulsion System55
- Power Train52
- Unknown Or Other45
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (128)
- Electrical System (117)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (109)
- Unknown Or Other (69)
- Engine (64)
- Seats (28)
Read Volkswagen Taos owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 319 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Volkswagen Taos. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Crash
“While driving a 2022 Volkswagen Taos at about 25 mph on a straight, level two-lane road in a 25 mph zone, the vehicle moved left across the center line and struck an oncoming vehicle front-left corner to front-left corner. The driver reported hearing a loud pop before the vehicle moved left.”
2022 VOLKSWAGEN TAOSOct 5, 2026 · NJ
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11769181
Crash
“UNKNOWN The vehicle lost all functionality and did not respond to any commands/requests made by the driver until railroad tracks caused the vehicle to stop and all side airbags to deploy.”
2022 VOLKSWAGEN TAOSJul 12, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11531830
Crash
“Vehicle was involved in a front end collision with left front impact. Damage spread across front of vehicle. Air bags did not deploy. Vehicle has been having electrical issues recently. Head unit will do "hard reset" while driving disabling all safety features.”
2022 VOLKSWAGEN TAOSOct 2, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11487518
Crash
“The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated while attempting to drive from a complete stop, the accelerator pedal was depressed twice but failed to respond. There were no warning lights illuminated.”
2022 VOLKSWAGEN TAOSJul 27, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11476144
Injury reportedCrash
“The contact owned a 2022 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated while driving in the parking lot at work, the engine stalled, she turned the vehicle off, waited to restart the vehicle, and drove the vehicle but could not stop. The contact crashed into the fence. There was no warning light illuminated.”
2022 VOLKSWAGEN TAOSJun 15, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11469366
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