2022 Volkswagen Taos Engine Problems

Which parts fail

• Engine › Engine control module (ECU/ECM)
  2
• Engine › Oil/lubrication › Seals/gaskets
  1

Components named in complaints (engine, cooling system, oil leaks, timing chain, exhaust).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  1059%
• 25k–50k
  424%
• 50k–75k
  212%
• 75k–100k
  16%
• 100k–150k
  00%
• 150k+
  00%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2022 Volkswagen Taos owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owned a 2022 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated while driving in the parking lot at work, the engine stalled, she turned the vehicle off, waited to restart the vehicle, and drove the vehicle but could not stop. The contact crashed into the fence. There was no warning light illuminated. The air bag did deploy. The contact suffered some injuries that required medical attention. The contact suffered an abrasion to the wrist and a sprang right wrist also injured her nose. The vehicle was towed to a collision shop and deemed a total loss. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.

The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to exceed above 10 MPH, with the check engine and the EPC warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the engine had seized and needed to be replaced. The mechanic linked the failure to failure to NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 23V214000 (Fuel System, Gasoline), 21V651000 (Fuel System, Gasoline), and Technical Service Bulletin 1523/01. The mechanic referred the contact to the dealer. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The manufacturer confirmed that the VIN was not covered under recall and that the vehicle had exceeded the mileage for coverage. The failure mileage was 67,168.

The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the power steering and power brake failed. The contact stated that the "check engine" and "Electronic Stability Protection" warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to safely coast to the left and onto the highway median. The contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the evap purge solenoid had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 320.

The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle would intermittently stall upon depression of the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the "shift to park" warning message would appear on the instrument panel as the contact would restart the vehicle and resume normal driving. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer and was informed that his vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V615000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred him back to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100.

The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was driving rough. The contact stated that the EPC and check engine warning lights were illuminated. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated normally. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. After retrieving the vehicle, the failure continued to occur. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who replaced the engine wiring harness, fuel injectors, and the intake manifold. No further information was available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,896.

The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated that shortly after accelerating from a stop light, the vehicle suddenly stalled and the lane assist disabled, tire pressure sensor warning light, and the brake warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to coast into a nearby gas station where she turned off and restarted the vehicle and the vehicle regained proper function. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The approximate failure mileage was 50 miles.

The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the low coolant warning light illuminated. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the head gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure had reoccurred approximately ten times. The contact related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin: (15-23-01) Head Gasket Leakage; however, the VIN was not included in the bulletin. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,500.

The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle unintendedly decelerated. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V687000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact associated the failure with the recall. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights and the EPC and engine temperature warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the dealer was contacted but was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.

The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, his daughter attempted to start the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the battery was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 24,000.

The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated while coming to a stop sign, the vehicle jerked abnormally. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact became aware that the transmission was leaking transmission fluid. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed; however, the transmission was repaired. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The dealer referenced an unstated TSB for a head gasket failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 22,000.

Related recalls

Engine complaints in other Taos years