2022 Volkswagen Taos electrical system problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Sep 14, 2026PAElectrical SystemEngine

   I bought my 2022 VW Taos with only 16,000 miles and one previous owner. In 2023. In 2025 with only 42,000 miles the head gaskets were leaking and needed replaced. This was a COMMON issue that somehow isn’t a recall? Yet 90% of complaints on this list, including mine are for this exact reason. It was under warranty and was fixed, however in 2026 with only 68,000 miles my ECP, ABS, check engine light, and emergency transmission light all are on. My car is currently stuck in…

   NHTSA complaint #11764104 · source
2. Filed Aug 24, 2026WIElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

   No back up camera. Entire display screen went black. Software crash? Tried rebooting by holding down buttons, locking and walking away. Nothing still black. No words on the screen. This concerns me because of the kids that play in the yard and my older kids that back out with the car. It will cost me $200 just to perform a scan for faulty codes. And then, if it’s a dead control module, just the part is $900. Can’t afford this, but need the back up camera. Car is no longer…

   NHTSA complaint #11759242 · source
3. Filed Jul 1, 2026WAElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

   There have been multiple complaints of the mechatronics unit failing prematurely. I am facing that right now and it should be under warranty but is being challenged. So many people have mentioned the mechatronics unit failing prematurely upon research and discussion with the dealership. The car stalled on the freeway and I was unable to accelerate. It was confirmed and being worked on by the dealer. All regular maintenance has been done. “Trans in emergency mode. You can…

   NHTSA complaint #11747765 · source
4. Filed Jun 13, 2026VAElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The systems failing are electrical, engine, and fuel/propulsion systems. VW TAOS 2022 purchased Sept. 2023. Two weeks after purchasing the vehicle, I'm driving down the street and the vehicle began to lose power and start slowing down. It eventually cut off. About a week later, I experienced the same issue. I called the dealer and they had me to bring my car in. I was told that they couldn't find the problem, but that the car was misfiring. They "repaired" and returned it to…

   NHTSA complaint #11743911 · source
5. Filed Apr 27, 2026MDElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

   I am filing a safety complaint regarding a 2022 vehicle with approximately 47,000 miles that experienced a sudden and dangerous mechanical failure while in operation. While driving at approximately 37 mph, a dashboard warning message appeared indicating that the vehicle required attention but could continue to be driven for a short period. Shortly after the warning, the vehicle suddenly lost the ability to maintain proper gear engagement. At one point, no gear was engaged at…

   NHTSA complaint #11734067 · source
6. Filed Feb 7, 2026MOElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

   The rear camera blacks out on the dashboard. Sometimes when I start the dashboard, the thing is dark. It doesn't come on even while driving. It mainly happens with the push start option. Occasionally, I've been driving on the highway. And it'll start flashing blinking and then blackout. Also, the gear shifting to accelerate on the gas get stuck. It won't shift, it'll go into neutral mode. Even though it's since drive mode

   NHTSA complaint #11716375 · source
7. Filed Feb 1, 2026MSElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Since the purchase of my 2022 VW Taos in 2022, there has been a repeated issue of the check engine light coming on at random times. Each time it has happened the code indicates a problem with the fuel evap system. The issue has been fixed multiple times by replacing parts. There has been no fix for the issue and it still persists. Problems with the fuel evap system puts the drivers and passengers at risk. Being unable to determine an issue with the car and the safety of…

   NHTSA complaint #11714787 · source
8. Filed Nov 27, 2025GAElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   The vehicle has had repeated issues related to the fuel system, including strong fuel odor inside the cabin, a gurgling sound coming from the fuel tank area, and recurring check engine lights shortly after a previous recall repair was completed. The most recent diagnostic from the dealer indicated a faulty fuel tank pressure sensor (G400), but I was initially told the vehicle needed a fuel pressure release valve. There has been inconsistency in the diagnostics and…

   NHTSA complaint #11701839 · source
9. Filed Oct 16, 2025MDElectrical SystemEngine

   Vehicle lost power control due to engine malfunction. This was caused by a leak in the coolant head gasket. This is an issue that Volkswagen has already identified with these cars, but has neglected to recall.

   NHTSA complaint #11693971 · source
10. Filed Oct 8, 2025CABrakesElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    ​This statement is to formally document my ongoing and serious concerns regarding my 2022 Volkswagen Taos, which has been in and out of the Pasadena Volkswagen, California, service department for the past three weeks due to a persistent fuel smell and related fuel system issues. ​Despite the recent maintenance and attempted repairs, the vehicle continues to exhibit these dangerous problems. Most alarmingly, during a recent incident, the vehicle almost completely shut off…

    NHTSA complaint #11692175 · source
11. Filed Sep 29, 2025ILElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

    I am reporting serious electrical/CPU defects and dealership workmanship issues with my 2022 Volkswagen Taos. Since purchase, the vehicle has shown repeated electronic malfunctions: dash blackouts, HVAC/remote start errors, infotainment resets, and a cooling fan that ran 24+ hours after shutoff. Warning alerts are delayed or absent (no warning before head gasket failure at 42k miles; oil-level alert appeared 8 weeks after a dealer oil change; turbo underboost fault only…

    NHTSA complaint #11690266 · source
12. Filed Sep 23, 2025KSElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    Stepping in the gas, the car takes about 4-5 seconds before it speeds up after each stop. When pulling out of a drive, the car sputtered and the check engine light was flashing and the Start/stop error came on. The delayed driving happens every time I drive the car. Only have about 44k miles on it. I have had multiple people almost rear end me. I have had the car for about 3 weeks now.

    NHTSA complaint #11689279 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology