Volkswagen Taos Complaints (2022)

309 consumer complaints on file.

#11679719August 10, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, POWER TRAIN
Took my 2022 VW Taos in for its 20,000 mile service. Upon picking up the vehicle I was told everything looks great and I'm going to want to watch my rear brakes, the pads are worn 50%. I inquired as to wear on the front, near new at 11. I had also asked if they could check on the sluggish or jack rabbit take offs. They said that had been corrected thru a computer update at a previous visit. I said it was minimally improved? and had hoped VW had figured out the cause. I dwellled on the rear brake issue overnight, discussed the situation with my BIL, and called my service advisor in the am to say we believe the sluggish/rapid acceleration isn't brake related, but rather the brakes aren't completely releasing during stop to acceleration. He said he suspected that also and discussed it with his service manager who agreed. He said they submitted an inquiry and are asking VW to look in to this and as my rearbrakes are out if warranty by my "in service date", to see if VW will waive the pad replacement for low odometer. I've complained about and filed a NTHSA report for the acceleration problem a couple years ago. This is still a serious safety issue and abuse of the paying public.VW needs to step up before someone has to die. Brakes are nothing you wanting failing doing 70 mphs on I-90 thru mountain passes. Please follow-up and seek a resolution from VW. In the meantime I saw someone posted VW has a new brake pad as if May 2025. Guess I'll be paying for the replacement. P.S. I still don't have 20,000 mile on it. Ridiculous to be replacing rear pads!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11679701August 10, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, POWER TRAIN, SUSPENSION
The vehicle has ongoing acceleration delay and jerking under normal driving, along with repeated premature rear brake wear and a major coolant leak that required head gasket replacement. The most recent incident occurred on August 8, 2025, immediately after picking up the vehicle from a service visit for the acceleration concern. Two separate throttle delays with a sudden jerk forward occurred at approximately 5:47 PM and 5:50 PM in moderate city traffic at 79°F. These incidents put my safety and the safety of other drivers at risk, as delayed acceleration can prevent safe merging, crossing, or passing. Within the first 25,000 miles of ownership, the vehicle has also required one rear brake replacement and a second replacement was recommended due to premature wear, which could reduce braking performance and stopping distance. Additionally, a coolant leak ultimately required head gasket replacement. Suspension components, including a knuckle, have also been replaced under warranty. The acceleration problem has been reported to authorized Volkswagen dealers, but was documented as “could not reproduce” despite occurring minutes after pickup. Coolant leak and brake issues have been confirmed and repaired or recommended for repair by dealers. There were no warning lights or error messages prior to the acceleration incidents.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11672863July 11, 2025
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2022 VW Taos 2 instances of fuel level sensor failure. Fuel gauge reported 1/2 tank fuel level remaining when fuel tank was empty. In both instances the vehicle stalled without warning. 1) [XXX] - [XXX], fuel level sender float rod detached. 2) [XXX] - [XXX], Fuel level sensor malfunction. Both instances occurred while on state highways and car was able to be moved to the roadside safely. Had this occurred while on an interstate during heavy traffic, it is unlikely that the vehicle and driver could have been moved to safety. Dealer repaired both under warranty however, although requested, neither part was retained for customer inspection. There were no warning lamps, messages or symptoms before the vehicle stalled. Both repaired under warranty by Volkswagen of Wesley Chapel, FL INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11672217July 9, 2025
STRUCTURE:BODY
2022 VW Taos with 28,500 miles. The paint on the roof of the vehicle is chipping and peeling. The dealership confirmed this is a defect but is unwilling to cover the repair bc I am outside of the warranty period.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11672000July 8, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
Purchased the vehicle on 8/1/2022. Brought the Taos in for routine oil change and at that point the rear brakes were noted to be under 4mm. At that point, there were 7,223 miles on the vehicle. Volkswagen was aware of the problem already and had issued a recall regarding the rear brakes, so it was covered under the recall. I thought the problem was resolved. On 6/4/2025, my car had to be brought in for a separate check engine light issue. At that time, the rear brakes were noted to be at 1mm. The vehicle had 23,061 miles on it, but I was past the two years for the recall, so I had to pay out of pocket for new rear brakes & rotors. Had my car’s check engine light not gone on, I would not have known my brakes were almost gone. Again.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11671560July 7, 2025
ENGINE
Went into Volkswagen dealership as my low coolant light came on. I called early June, they couldn't get me in until June 17th, when I was then told my warranty was barely a week expired. My head gasket needs replaced and Volkswagen is refusing to cover this, knowing full well this has been an issue on thousands of these vehicles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11669365June 26, 2025
AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEAT BELTS
A/c drain clogged resulting in a backup of water to start leaking into the vehicle and steadily dripping onto the airbag module. The dealer did replicate the issue and are repairing. The airbag light illuminated and then the seatbelt light and chime began a couple of days later. Poorly placed safety device module.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11669100June 25, 2025
STRUCTURE:BODY, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
About a month ago I saw paint flaking off from about the front windscreen where the sunroof meets the body about quarter sized. The paint appeared not to hold to the body of the vehicle even though the primer was applied. A month later it's about the size of 2 credit cards and definitely the primer on the vehicle is not holding the paint and is a manufacturer defect. I reported this to the dealer but they said it's out of warrenty. Other owners with this vehicle reported the same flaking from the same area on online forums and on the news. I would like the manufacturer to fix this before rusting happens on the body of the car and more serious issues occur. It is definitely a defect with the primer or paint, I never got hit by any object while driving nor saw any paint damage prior to this when I purchased the car.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11669062June 24, 2025
ENGINE
Light came on for leak detection pump failure upon starting car. Drove to dealer directly immediately upon looking up indicator light. Felt as if care was misfiring Deal found fuel pump in need of recall repair. Dealer also found coolant leak and recommended engine teardown. Diagnostic found block deck warp over permissible range 0.05m. Requiring full engine replacement. No previous indication of issue, leaking, or over heating. No cause of warp known or can be given. 60K miles on car.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11668670June 23, 2025
ENGINE
Car was purchased in August 2021. In August 2022 it was taken in for service at Onion Creek VW in Austin for multiple occurrences of alerts for low coolant level. The dealership topped off the coolant reservoir and said there are no visible leaks and refused to further diagnose. Then in June 2025 with 22,000+ miles the same occurred again. Took it to Vanguard VW in Austin and they diagnosed a bad head gasket.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11668536June 23, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
I own a 2022 Volkswagen Taos with about 45,000 miles. I have had to replace the rear brake pads and rotors THREE TIMES already within this mileage, which is extremely unusual. During the third replacement, a local independent shop discovered that the rear brake caliper was leaking brake fluid, so the caliper also had to be replaced along with the pads and rotors once again. The service shop disposed of the old parts but I have service records. A leaking rear brake caliper can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of brake failure, putting my safety and the safety of others at risk. This issue was confirmed by the independent shop during the third replacement. The first two replacements were done at an authorized dealer, but the caliper defect was not detected then. There were no warning lights or messages. The only sign was the unusually frequent need to replace the rear brakes three times in a short period, which may have been caused by an early defect in the caliper. I strongly request that NHTSA investigate this issue and consider whether a recall is needed due to the repeated rear brake failure in this vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11668295June 21, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
Rear brake pads and rotors failed prematurely at 17,000 miles and again at 34,981 miles. Both times the brakes wore down to metal-on-metal with no dashboard warning light. The front brakes remain nearly new, suggesting an issue with brake balance or failure of the front braking system. First repair was performed under warranty, but second failure occurred outside VW's 24k rear brake warranty limit. Check engine light also returned within 24 hours of software update. This poses a major safety risk due to sudden brake failure and lack of warning.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11668151June 20, 2025
ENGINE
When taking the vehicle in for service at Safford Brown Volkswagen to replace a faulty EVAP module, we were notified that the cylinder head gasket was leaking and would need to be replaced. This leaking coolant and crack in the head gasket can lead to early engine failure. This seems to be a consistent issue due to a faulty part specific to this vehicle year and make. Volkswagen has released a TSB on the issue but is not offering any recalls or free service to fix the faulty part they produced. The TSB was released on 17th of August 2023.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11664471June 2, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
This is my second report as I have 2 VW Taos 2022 model vehicles. This vehicle also needed rear brake pads replaced after only 11233 miles. This is a low mileage vehicle and was outside of the extended warranty VW had offered and hence did not cover the repair. These faulty brake pads also damaged the rotors and they needed replacement too. This is a safety and a quality issue. VW needs to recall these faulty brake pads and cover previous repair costs. I did call VW customer care on 6/2/2025, they documented my concern but said they would not cover any repair costs beyond their original extended warranty but did document my situation with early brake pad wear on 2 VW Taos 2022 model vehicles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11664386June 2, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
Excessive break pad wear. Vehicle is 3 years old with only 18847 miles. Rear break pads have now been replaced twice (@11000 and @18847 miles). VW did have an extended warranty but that did not apply owing to the low mileage and lack of need to visit dealership for repair. Excessive break wear is a quality and safety concern. Problems with Taos break wear according to dealer is a known issue. They also stated that VW just released (May 2025) new brake pads to finally correct the issue. VW should recall the defective Taos 2022 brake pads.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663609May 29, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Leaking head gasket, low coolant light came on twice.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11661061May 14, 2025
ENGINE
The engine head gasket failed and started leaking coolant has been a common issue after only a few thousand miles. My dealer has three VW Taos’s in for head gasket repairs today alone.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11660303May 12, 2025
SUSPENSION
Shocks are leaking after 15,000 miles and 30 months - shocks should last 50,000 to 60,000 miles. VW has release a Technical Service Bulletin due to this issue. Leaking shocks are a safety issue. Transaction No: 2043146/2 40-16-01 - Strut or Shock Absorber Leak Assessment Release date: 2/20/23
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11660260May 11, 2025
ENGINE
My EPC warning light has come on for the second time in last year. I reported this to VW less than year ago and car just stalled out in middle of very busy intersection so going back to VW again tomorrow
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11659345May 6, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- The head gasket failed twice in less than one year on my 2022 Volkswagen Taos. The vehicle also experienced a fuel pump failure, rear brake pad wear down to metal-on-metal, and the underbody panel detached while driving due to being improperly secured after a dealership repair. Yes, the components may be available for inspection upon request through the dealership. - The second head gasket failure resulted in coolant loss, which can lead to engine overheating and potential failure while driving. The underbody panel detached while I was on the freeway, posing a serious safety hazard to me and other drivers. The brake system issues, including vibration and scraping noises, raise concern about brake reliability and stopping ability. - Yes, all issues were confirmed and addressed by authorized Volkswagen dealerships: DeMontrond Volkswagen (Conroe, TX) and Momentum Volkswagen (Houston, TX). - The vehicle has been inspected and repaired multiple times by Volkswagen-certified service technicians. No inspections by police or insurance have taken place. - No warning lamps appeared before the head gasket failures. The brake issues were first noticed as vibrations in the brake pedal after a service visit, followed by scraping noises, which were later diagnosed as metal-to-metal contact. The underbody panel incident occurred suddenly after leaving the dealership.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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