2022 Tesla Model Y 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 Tesla Model Y | 2022 Volkswagen Taos |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 859 | 314 |
| Recall campaigns | 20 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 81 | 485 |
| Investigations | 8 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 88 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 123–129 | 31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 10,977 mi | 23,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Tesla Model Y | Volkswagen Taos |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 493 | 12 |
| Service Brakes | 130 | 61 |
| Electrical System | 119 | 59 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 139 | 17 |
| Engine | 11 | 143 |
| Lane Departure | 70 | 4 |
| Power Train | 15 | 49 |
| Steering | 56 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 23 | 39 |
| Vibration / shaking | 12 | 12 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 12 |
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 15 |
| Steering problems | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 54 |
2022 Tesla Model Y
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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.