2022 Honda Pilot vs 2022 Volkswagen Taos
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2022 Honda Pilot | 2022 Volkswagen Taos |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 134 | 305 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 93 | 477 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–23 | 31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 23,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Pilot | Volkswagen Taos |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 21 | 138 |
| Electrical System | 29 | 57 |
| Service Brakes | 17 | 61 |
| Power Train | 14 | 49 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 50 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 37 | 12 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 17 |
| Lane Departure | 14 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 11 | 37 |
| Loss of power | 7 | 15 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 12 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 12 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 52 |
| Overheating | 0 | 19 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 6 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 5 |
2022 Honda Pilot
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.