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2022 Volkswagen Taos Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
10about this part
Share
3%of 324 total for the year
Median mileage
25,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2022 Volkswagen Taos, 3% of the 324 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact's daughter owns a 2022 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine coolant warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the head gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11736017, filed 2026-05, 35,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light and engine oil light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed and determined that the head gasket was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 33,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11571370, filed 2024-02, 33,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the radiator and the engine was leaking coolant and that the head gasket and hose needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11517418, filed 2023-04, 20,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle unintendedly decelerated. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V687000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact associated the failure with the recall. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights and the EPC and engine temperature warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the dealer was contacted but was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11746041, filed 2026-06, 25,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the check engine and ECM warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle decelerated and would only operate in LIMP Mode. During the failure, the vehicle was shaking and vibrating abnormally, and it was difficult for the driver to control the steering. The vehicle was driven directly to the local dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle with a cylinder #3 misfire. The cause of the misfire was not determined. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 38,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11651365, filed 2025-03, 38,000 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202424%
202311%
2022103%

Other parts of the 2022 Volkswagen Taos

Engine
147 complaintsFuel system
67 complaintsBrakes
64 complaintsElectrical system
62 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
52 complaintsOther or unknown
45 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsForward collision avoidance
12 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2022 Volkswagen Taos

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology