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2022 Volkswagen Taos: problems, recalls and fuel economy

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Owners have filed 527 complaints about the 2022 Volkswagen Taos with NHTSA, and it has 6 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.

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Owner complaints

527

filed with NHTSA

Recalls

on record

Fuel economy

31 mpg

best version, EPA combined

Fuel, 5 years

$6,581

12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal

What owners complain about most

Engine & cooling156

Brakes64

Electrical system61

Transmission & drivetrain52

Engines and fuel economy

Version	Drive	Combined
Automatic 8-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L	Front-Wheel Drive	31 mpg
Automatic 7-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L	All-Wheel Drive	28 mpg

Recalls

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel PumpMar 29, 2023 · campaign 23V214000
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.
Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm) › SoftwareSep 14, 2022 · campaign 22V687000
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.
Equipment › Electrical › Infotainment › SoftwareJul 20, 2022 · campaign 22V514000
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 requiremen
SuspensionMar 23, 2022 · campaign 22V176000
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.
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And FittingsAug 20, 2021 · campaign 21V651000
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.
Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm) › SoftwareAug 6, 2021 · campaign 21V615000
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.

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Other years of the Volkswagen Taos

Year	Reliability
2027	Not rated yet
2026	Not rated yet
2025	Not rated yet
2024	Not rated yet
2023	Not rated yet
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Questions people ask

What problems does the 2022 Volkswagen Taos have?

Owners have filed 527 complaints with NHTSA: engine & cooling (156), brakes (64), electrical system (61). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.

How many recalls does the 2022 Volkswagen Taos have?

6 recalls on record with NHTSA.

What gas mileage does the 2022 Volkswagen Taos get?

Up to 31 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.