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2022 Volkswagen Taos Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 6 NHTSA recalls and 298 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the Volkswagen Taos

The 2022 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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Buyer Beware — 2022 Volkswagen Taos

The 2022 Volkswagen Taos shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

6
NHTSA Recalls
6 recalls on record
298
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
4
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2022 Volkswagen Taos (6)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Volkswagen dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V651000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V615000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V176000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V514000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V687000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V214000
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Most Common Problems — 2022 Volkswagen Taos

Based on 298 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
69
Electrical System
46
Power Train
46
Service Brakes
43
Unknown Or Other
25
Fuel/propulsion System
15
Vehicle Speed Control
14
Fuel System
9
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Volkswagen Taos — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2022 model year is highlighted.

2016 0 complaints 2017 0 complaints 2018 0 complaints 2019 0 complaints 2020 0 complaints 2021 0 complaints 2022 298 complaints 2023 95 complaints 2024 46 complaints 2025 7 complaints 2026 0 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2022, 2023 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2016, 2017, 2018 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2022 Volkswagen Taos

Is the 2022 Volkswagen Taos reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2022 Volkswagen Taos has 6 recalls and 298 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2022 Volkswagen Taos have?
The 2022 Volkswagen Taos has 6 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Volkswagen Taos?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2022 Volkswagen Taos are: Engine, Electrical System, Power Train, Service Brakes. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2022 Volkswagen Taos safe to buy?
The 2022 Volkswagen Taos has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 6 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Volkswagen Taos should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Volkswagen Taos are: 2016, 2017, 2018. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2022, 2023.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.