2022 Volkswagen Atlas vs 2022 Volkswagen Taos
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2022 Volkswagen Atlas | 2022 Volkswagen Taos |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 182 | 315 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 455 | 485 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–23 | 31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 23,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Volkswagen Atlas | Volkswagen Taos |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 50 | 143 |
| Service Brakes | 46 | 61 |
| Electrical System | 44 | 59 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 13 | 52 |
| Power Train | 4 | 49 |
| Air Bags | 30 | 8 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 20 | 12 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 17 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 23 | 39 |
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 12 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 54 |
| Overheating | 7 | 21 |
| Airbag warning light | 6 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 15 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 12 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 7 |
2022 Volkswagen Atlas
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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.