Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2022 Volkswagen Taos
NHTSA data on file today
The 2022 Volkswagen Taos has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 325 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V214000 Fuel Pump May Break NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V687000 Engine Control Unit Software May Cause Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V514000 Rearview Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V176000 Rear Suspension Knuckle May Break NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V651000 Fuel Line Connector may Cause Fuel Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V615000 Engine Control Unit Software May Cause Stall NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 147 complaints
- Electrical System 62 complaints
- Service Brakes 62 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 57 complaints
- Power Train 52 complaints
- Unknown or Other 46 complaints
Of the 325 complaints on file, 6 report a crash; across all 325 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2022 Volkswagen Taos has faced several recalls and a significant number of complaints, particularly regarding the engine and fuel system. Recurring issues with the engine control unit causing stalls and problems with fuel delivery highlight potential concerns. However, the number of complaints is not exceedingly high, suggesting a mixed reliability outlook for this model year.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 20,000–50,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | common |
| Fuel system | 15,000–40,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| Electrical system | 30,000–60,000 miles | $300–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections
- Tire rotations
- Coolant system checks
- Transmission fluid changes
- Suspension inspections
- Air filter replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine stalling
- Fuel smell or leaks
- Electrical glitches
- Braking performance issues
- Unusual engine noise
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2022 Volkswagen Taos at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.