2022 Volkswagen Taos power train problems
49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2022 Volkswagen Taos — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On 7/9/2026, my 2022 VW Taos was brought to the dealer for being severely underpowered, check engine lights on, and a strong raw fuel smell inside the vehicle. On 7/10/2026, the dealer stated the vehicle was ready, claiming they replaced a turbo charge pipe O-ring. The service advisor verbally…”
filed Jul 14, 2026
“The vehicle has intermittent hesitation/delayed acceleration from a stop and during low-speed stop-and-go driving. At times, engine RPM increases before the vehicle responds or accelerates normally. This creates a safety concern when entering traffic, turning, merging, or accelerating from a…”
filed May 26, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Taos years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Taos | 3 | 6% |
| 2023 Taos | 12 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 Volkswagen Taos
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.