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2022 Volkswagen Taos Engine Problems

Complaints
146about this part
Share
45%of 323 total for the year
Median mileage
24,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 146 complaints about the engine of the 2022 Volkswagen Taos, 45% of the 323 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 24,000 miles.

Example complaints

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

“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 a $5,000 replacement.”

NHTSA complaint #11764661, filed 2026-09

“Went into Volkswagen dealership as my low coolant light came on. I called early June, they couldn't get me in until June 17th, when I was then told my warranty was barely a week expired. My head gasket needs replaced and Volkswagen is refusing to cover this, knowing full well this has been an issue on thousands of these vehicles.”

NHTSA complaint #11671560, filed 2025-07

“In the two years I have had this car it has gone into limp home mode stating “start/stop error” while I am drivig the vehicle. I have taken it to my dealership and they will not do anything to fix the problem. The vehicle has also cut off twice while I am driving it with no warning lights which has caused other Volkswagen models to be recalled”

NHTSA complaint #11594947, filed 2024-06

“I currently only have 18,000 miles on the vehicle and the low coolant light has came on twice. I took the vehicle in and the second time they said that I have a blow head gasket. The parts are on back order and I have been waiting for over 2 months for repair.they refuse to give me a loaner and I have been driving the vehicle since the diagnosis.”

NHTSA complaint #11540788, filed 2023-08

“Stepping in the gas, the car takes about 4-5 seconds before it speeds up after each stop. When pulling out of a drive, the car sputtered and the check engine light was flashing and the Start/stop error came on. The delayed driving happens every time I drive the car. Only have about 44k miles on it. I have had multiple people almost rear end me. I have had the car for about 3 weeks now.”

NHTSA complaint #11689279, filed 2025-09

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025323%
2024916%
20234339%
202214645%

Other parts of the 2022 Volkswagen Taos

Fuel system
66 complaints
Brakes
64 complaints
Electrical system
61 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
52 complaints
Other or unknown
45 complaints
Vehicle speed control
17 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
12 complaints
Engine cooling
10 complaints
Body and structure
10 complaints
Air bags
9 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2022 Volkswagen Taos

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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