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SuspensionPart report

2022 Volkswagen Taos Suspension Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
2%of 324 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the suspension of the 2022 Volkswagen Taos, 2% of the 324 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is 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.

“Head gasket was replaced due to no cap and causing fuel and engine issues. Multiple electrical issues where cat states multiple warnings.on dash turns.on and off by itself. Battery low voltage on dash have had it to dealer more then 3x and they say everything is fine. Suspenshion rear and front gave been given issues was told after bringing to my dealer that both where broken and they couldn't tell me why when there is no collision or anything that could have caused it. …”

NHTSA complaint #11772472, filed 2026-10

“The vehicle has ongoing acceleration delay and jerking under normal driving, along with repeated premature rear brake wear and a major coolant leak that required head gasket replacement. The most recent incident occurred on August 8, 2025, immediately after picking up the vehicle from a service visit for the acceleration concern. Two separate throttle delays with a sudden jerk forward occurred at approximately 5:47 PM and 5:50 PM in moderate city traffic at 79°F. …”

NHTSA complaint #11679701, filed 2025-08

“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. COMPONENT: Left-front steering linkage. Scene photographs taken before towing show the two front wheels pointed in opposite directions, with the left front wheel turned well beyond the steering system's physical lock, which cannot occur with an intact linkage. …”

NHTSA complaint #11769181, filed 2026-10

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202424%
202322%
202252%

Other parts of the 2022 Volkswagen Taos

Engine
147 complaints
Fuel system
67 complaints
Brakes
64 complaints
Electrical system
62 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

← 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