2022 Kia Sportage vs 2022 Volkswagen Taos
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2022 Kia Sportage | 2022 Volkswagen Taos |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 46 | 314 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 52 | 485 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–26 | 31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 23,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Sportage | Volkswagen Taos |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 21 | 143 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 59 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 61 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 52 |
| Power Train | 3 | 49 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 17 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 12 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 5 | 39 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 54 |
| Overheating | 0 | 21 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 15 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 12 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 12 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 7 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 5 |
2022 Kia Sportage
2022 Volkswagen Taos
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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.