Recalls ·2022 Volkswagen Taos 4motion

2022 Volkswagen Taos 4motion recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2022 Volkswagen Taos 4motion; the most frequently affected component is engine and engine cooling — software. Owners filed 40 complaints, most often about engine. Among the 5 model years of this model in the database, 2022 ranks #1 for number of recalls.

Recalls6
Complaints40

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Recalls (6)

Fuel system, gasoline — Fuel pumpCampaign 23V214000 · 29 Mar 2023

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.

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.

Engine and engine cooling — SoftwareCampaign 22V687000 · 14 Sep 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.

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.

Back over prevention — CameraCampaign 22V514000 · 20 Jul 2022

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.

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.

SuspensionCampaign 22V176000 · 23 Mar 2022

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.

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.

Fuel system, gasoline — Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCampaign 21V651000 · 20 Aug 2021

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.

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.

Engine and engine cooling — SoftwareCampaign 21V615000 · 06 Aug 2021

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.

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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine19 · 48%
Power train10 · 25%
Fuel/propulsion system10 · 25%
Electrical system6 · 15%
Unknown or other5 · 12%
Structure3 · 8%
Engine and engine cooling2 · 5%
Fuel system2 · 5%

From owner complaints

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 Volkswagen dealer…

Power train · Sep 2026 · NHTSA complaint record

2022 VW Blue Taos. January 2026, paint was feeling from driver side door and hood. The vehicle was under corrosion warranty. The dealership saw the photos taken, stated there was no corrosion and it appeared to be an adhesion issue, which would not be covered under warranty. Volkswagen CARES states the same. The issue…

Structure · Sep 2026 · NHTSA complaint record

This vehicle has a known manufacturer defect of the head gasket, causing coolant to leak out, and possible engine overheating. This issue was announced in a service bulletin by Volkswagen in 2023 but a recall was not issued. I did not find out about this until after my warranty expired, and the dealership recommended…

Engine · Sep 2026 · NHTSA complaint record

I bought my 2022 VW Taos with only 16,000 miles and one previous owner. In 2023. In 2025 with only 42,000 miles the head gaskets were leaking and needed replaced. This was a COMMON issue that somehow isn’t a recall? Yet 90% of complaints on this list, including mine are for this exact reason. It was under warranty and…

Electrical system · Sep 2026 · NHTSA complaint record

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Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.