Component Record

Volkswagen Taos 2022 Engine Problems

156 distinct owners reported a engine problem on the 2022 Volkswagen Taos - 48% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage156 complaints

156 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

21V615000Reported August 6, 2021 - 5,092 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on August 6, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 5,092 vehicles across all affected models.

22V687000Reported September 14, 2022 - 2 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on September 14, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 2 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Fuel and Propulsion System66 Brakes64 Electrical System61 Power Train52 Unknown Or Other45 Driver Assistance and Stability Systems23

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.