The vehicle dossier US · 2022

2022 Volkswagen
TAOSProblems & recalls

316 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Engine appears in 152 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.

Snapshot Sep 28, 2026Live NHTSA complaint API How this dossier is compiled

01 / Owner-reported evidence

What owners reported.

Categories attached to 316 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.

Engine152 reports
Other components84 reports
Fuel system63 reports
Brakes63 reports
Electrical system59 reports
Transmission & drivetrain50 reports
Body & structure9 reports
Air bags8 reports
Visibility4 reports
Steering4 reports
Suspension3 reports
See original component labels
ENGINE144
SERVICE BRAKES61
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM58
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM53
POWER TRAIN49
UNKNOWN OR OTHER45
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL15
STRUCTURE:BODY9
AIR BAGS8
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE8
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING7
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS7
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING5
VISIBILITY/WIPER4
STEERING4
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL3
SUSPENSION3
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST3
EXTERIOR LIGHTING3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)2
WHEELS2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS2
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING2
SEAT BELTS2
SEATS1
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:SEALS/GASKETS1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1
BACK OVER PREVENTION1
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE1

These are reports made to NHTSA, not verified diagnoses. More reports can reflect more vehicles, more time on the road, or greater reporting activity.

The reporting timeline

When reports arrived.

Reports by year filed, not by the year a problem occurred. Showing the latest 6 years with reports.

Year filed (last two digits)Latest report: Sep 22, 2026
Mileage, where supplied

21,000 miles is the median among 31 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 3,000–33,000 miles.

This describes the submitted reports. It does not predict when a vehicle will fail.

02 / Official safety campaigns

6 recall campaigns on file.

A campaign can cover only certain production dates or configurations. The count does not tell you whether an individual car has an open recall.

Mar 29, 2023 Safety recallFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPCampaign 23V214000

Reported concern

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.

Manufacturer’s stated response

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.

Manufacturer campaign: 20DV

Read campaign 23V214000 at NHTSA
Sep 14, 2022 Safety recallENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARECampaign 22V687000

Reported concern

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.

Manufacturer’s stated response

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.

Manufacturer campaign: 24iL

Read campaign 22V687000 at NHTSA
Jul 20, 2022 Safety recallEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARECampaign 22V514000

Reported concern

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."

Manufacturer’s stated response

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.

Manufacturer campaign: 91DV

Read campaign 22V514000 at NHTSA
Mar 23, 2022 Safety recallSUSPENSIONCampaign 22V176000

Reported concern

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.

Manufacturer’s stated response

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.

Manufacturer campaign: 42L8

Read campaign 22V176000 at NHTSA
Aug 20, 2021 Safety recallFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSCampaign 21V651000

Reported concern

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.

Manufacturer’s stated response

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.

Manufacturer campaign: 20DB

Read campaign 21V651000 at NHTSA
Aug 6, 2021 Safety recallENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARECampaign 21V615000

Reported concern

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.

Manufacturer’s stated response

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.

Manufacturer campaign: 24HH

Read campaign 21V615000 at NHTSA
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03 / The manufacturer’s record

Instructions. Updates. Responses.

485 distinct communications list this model-year. Showing the latest 12. A matching model-year does not establish that every engine, trim or reported symptom is covered.

Aug 27, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsV4622022067177_5Repair or Replace InformationNHTSA ID 11036878

Repair or Replace Information

Components: SERVICE BRAKES. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11036878 at NHTSA
Aug 20, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsV0126032083018_1Update Programming of the Engine/Motor Control Module -J623-NHTSA ID 11036871

Update Programming of the Engine/Motor Control Module -J623-

Components: ENGINE. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11036871 at NHTSA
Aug 14, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVOS-26-47This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: Part number 3Q0-959-435N software version n…NHTSA ID 11036886

This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: Part number 3Q0-959-435N software version number 1307 has incorrect coding.

Campaign / software reference: VOS-26-47

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11036886 at NHTSA
Aug 11, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsV4418012043620_10Warranty Alignment WorksheetNHTSA ID 11036875

Warranty Alignment Worksheet

Components: STEERING. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11036875 at NHTSA
Aug 11, 2026 OtherSM 04-2026This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.NHTSA ID 11036866

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.

Components: POWER TRAIN. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11036866 at NHTSA
Aug 10, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsV4015022033347_8Replacement instructionNHTSA ID 11036874

Replacement instruction

Components: POWER TRAIN. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11036874 at NHTSA
Aug 6, 2026 OtherTT 00-13-04_7Permission to change Daily Order upgraded to RED OrderNHTSA ID 11036868

Permission to change Daily Order upgraded to RED Order

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11036868 at NHTSA
Aug 4, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsV0026012081638_2Differences between a leak and seepageNHTSA ID 11036870

Differences between a leak and seepage

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11036870 at NHTSA
Jul 20, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsV9123042071790_3MIB3 Recovery SolutionNHTSA ID 11035763

MIB3 Recovery Solution

Campaign / software reference: 3G0.919.360.SE

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11035763 at NHTSA
Jul 15, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVOS-26-42This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: DA 0019 - Hotfix 12-V battery test(s) – No …NHTSA ID 11035772

This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: DA 0019 - Hotfix 12-V battery test(s) – No battery diagnosis - Inconclusive test result.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11035772 at NHTSA
Jul 14, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsV9126042082628_2Over-the-Air Software Update Dealer Recovery ProcessNHTSA ID 11035765

Over-the-Air Software Update Dealer Recovery Process

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11035765 at NHTSA
Jul 9, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsV1718062017813_24Oil Consumption Measurement and Electronic Oil Consumption MeasurementNHTSA ID 11035762

Oil Consumption Measurement and Electronic Oil Consumption Measurement

Components: ENGINE. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11035762 at NHTSA
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Records below contain the NHTSA bulk summary unless a document-reviewed explainer is linked. A service bulletin is not a safety recall or a promise of a free repair. Records may be revised or superseded; verify the current document with the manufacturer.

04 / Agency investigations

Official inquiries.

An investigation is an inquiry into a potential concern. Its presence does not establish a defect, and a closed case does not certify a car’s condition.

No investigation records matched this model-year in the snapshot.

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