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US recalls (6)
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 TAOS vehicles. The fuel delivery pump may break, which could cause a sudden engine stall.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A sudden engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20DV.
Engine and engine cooling: engine, engine control module (ecu/ecm)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 TAOS vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive. The engine control unit (ECU) software may cause a stall when coming to a stop.
Risk and remedy
Risk: An engine that stalls may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24iL.
Equipment: electrical, infotainment
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles. The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk and remedy
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DV.
Suspension
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan, Taos, and 2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. The left or right rear suspension knuckles may corrode, crack, and break.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A broken rear suspension knuckle can cause a loss of stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace one or both rear suspension knuckles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 13, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42L8.
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Taos vehicles. The underhood fuel supply quick-connector may detach from the fuel supply line causing a fuel leak in the engine compartment.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A fuel leak may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A fuel leak also increases the risk of fire in the presence of an ignition source.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the connection and replace the fuel supply line and connector as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20DB.
Engine and engine cooling: engine, engine control module (ecu/ecm)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Taos vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive. The engine control unit (ECU) software may cause a stall when coming to a stop.
Risk and remedy
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 5, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24HH.
Canadian recalls (7)
Show 7 Canadian recalls
Airbag
2024-05-29 · campaign 2024-485
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the owner's manual incorrectly describes the function of the passenger airbag indicator light.
Safety Risk:
This error does not affect the safety or function of the airbag.
Corrective Actions:
This is not a recall. The company has made changes to ensure that all new vehicles have owner manuals that correctly describe the function of the passenger airbag indicator light. The company will also instruct dealers to add an insert to correct owner's manuals for all unsold vehicles.
Fuel system
2023-03-29 · campaign 2023-185 · 671 vehicles
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the fuel delivery module inside the fuel tank may fail. If this happens while driving, there could be a sudden loss of engine power.
Note: This problem could cause the check engine and/or the EPC warning light(s) to turn on.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to bring your vehicle to a dealership to replace the fuel delivery module.
Engine
2022-09-15 · campaign 2022-517 · 9 vehicles
Issue:
On a small number of models with 4Motion all-wheel drive, a software problem in the engine control unit (ECU) could cause the engine to stall when coming to a stop.
Note: This is an expansion of recall 24HH (Transport Canada Recall 2021-496).
Safety Risk:
A loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the ECU software.
Visual system
2022-07-20 · campaign 2022-382
Issue:
Under certain conditions, the rearview camera image may not appear on the center screen. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.
Safety Risk:
A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the infotainment software.
Suspension
2022-03-23 · campaign 2022-132
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the rear suspension knuckles could crack and/or break. A rear knuckle that breaks while driving could cause a sudden loss of vehicle stability.
Safety Risk:
A loss of vehicle stability could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace one or both rear suspension knuckles.
Fuel system
2021-08-20 · campaign 2021-523
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a quick connector for the fuel line in the engine compartment may not be secure. As a result, the connector could detach and cause a fuel leak. This could cause the engine to stall while driving.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a fuel leak can create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the fuel line connection. If required, the fuel line and connector will be replaced.
Engine
2021-08-06 · campaign 2021-496 · 915 vehicles
Issue:
On certain models with 4Motion all-wheel drive, a software problem in the engine control unit (ECU) could cause the engine to stall when coming to a stop.
Safety Risk:
A loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the ECU software.
Owner complaints (323)
Owners filed 323 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Volkswagen Taos (6 crashes, 1 injuries reported). Among 5 model years of this model, it ranks #1 for the most complaints (median 55).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine | 146 | |
| Service brakes | 62 | |
| Electrical system | 61 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 56 | |
| Power train | 52 | |
| Unknown or other | 45 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 17 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 12 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2022 Volkswagen Taos.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2022 Volkswagen Taos SUV FWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2022 Volkswagen Taos SUV AWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2022 Volkswagen Taos version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Taos 1.5 L Automatic 8-spd | 28 | 36 | 31 | $2,150 |
| Taos 4motion 1.5 L Automatic 7-spd | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,400 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.