2022 Volkswagen Taos engine problems
143 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2022 Volkswagen Taos — 46% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“This vehicle has a known manufacturer defect of the head gasket, causing coolant to leak out, and possible engine overheating. This issue was announced in a service bulletin by Volkswagen in 2023 but a recall was not issued. I did not find out about this until after my warranty expired, and the…”
filed Sep 16, 2026
“I bought my 2022 VW Taos with only 16,000 miles and one previous owner. In 2023. In 2025 with only 42,000 miles the head gaskets were leaking and needed replaced. This was a COMMON issue that somehow isn’t a recall? Yet 90% of complaints on this list, including mine are for this exact reason. It…”
filed Sep 14, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Engine control unit (ECU) software may cause a stall when coming to a stopCampaign 22V687000 · Sep 14, 2022
- Engine control unit (ECU) software may cause a stall when coming to a stopCampaign 21V615000 · Aug 6, 2021
Related service bulletins
Update Programming of the Engine/Motor Control Module -J623-
V0126032083018_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 20, 2026
Engine problems in other Taos years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Taos | 9 | 17% |
| 2023 Taos | 42 | 40% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 Volkswagen Taos
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.