2022 Volkswagen Taos fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion problems

Related recalls

• Recall 23V214000Mar 29, 202315,874 vehicles
  FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

  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.

  Risk: A sudden engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: 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.

• Recall 21V651000Aug 20, 202116,737 vehicles
  FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

  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.

  Risk: A fuel leak may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A fuel leak also increases the risk of fire in the presence of an ignition source.

  Remedy: 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.

What owners say

1. Filed Oct 7, 2026UTEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   On [XXX], while driving through [XXX] in high-speed highway traffic, the vehicle suffered a sudden, catastrophic loss of throttle response and engine power. The instrument cluster displayed a solid Check Engine light alongside an Electronic Power Control (EPC) warning light and assist system failure notifications. The complete loss of acceleration forced the driver to coast across active highway lanes onto a dangerous shoulder, creating an immediate and severe collision…

   NHTSA complaint #11769752 · source
2. Filed Oct 1, 2026MDFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   The transmission completely failed, first it was showing emergency transmission in safe mode messages, if you stopped the car turned it off and back on it would go away. After getting a transmission flush the day after my car's transmission completely failed...leaving me in the middle of the road with no power to go forward or backwards. I got towed back to the dealership and am basically being told to replace the transmission entirely with no reason as to why this has…

   NHTSA complaint #11768324 · source
3. Filed Sep 22, 2026COEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   A recurring fuel-odor and drivability problem began while the vehicle was under manufacturer warranty and was never permanently resolved. In September 2022, a Volkswagen dealer documented code P2421 for an EVAP system vent valve stuck open and performed a software update. In June 2024, another Volkswagen dealer documented a strong fuel smell intermittently entering the passenger compartment but found no leak and made no repair. In April 2025, the vehicle was reported to…

   NHTSA complaint #11766229 · source
4. Filed Aug 30, 2026MOEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   My 2022 Toas AWD stalls while driving at speed, mimicking the failing fuel pump recall #23V-214 but the VIN is not included on the recall list.

   NHTSA complaint #11760725 · source
5. Filed Aug 22, 2026AZEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   On July 30, 2026, while driving my 2022 Volkswagen Taos out of my apartment parking lot, the EPC and check engine lights illuminated. The vehicle shook, lagged, stalled, and could not accelerate normally. I parked and turned it off. An authorized Volkswagen dealer diagnosed a faulty spark plug. On August 12, the same failure recurred. The EPC and check engine lights illuminated, the vehicle shook, and it again lost acceleration. The dealer attributed the misfire to poor fuel…

   NHTSA complaint #11758707 · source
6. Filed Jul 14, 2026CAEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   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 stated the vehicle had been successfully test-driven for 5 miles on streets and the highway. However, official paperwork only stated "cleared faults verified no leaks in system,…

   NHTSA complaint #11750349 · source
7. Filed Jun 22, 202645,009 miPATowedFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the engine seized. The contact stated that while attempting to restart the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be inspected; however, the failure was not duplicated. The failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer; but the failure was not duplicated. The contact was…

   NHTSA complaint #11745744 · source
8. 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
9. Filed May 26, 2026LAEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   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 stopped position because the vehicle does not always respond predictably to throttle input. The concern was reported to a Volkswagen dealer in writing during a prior repair process and…

   NHTSA complaint #11740065 · source
10. Filed Apr 22, 2026TNFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    Vehicle: 2022 Volkswagen Taos Mileage at Incident: 61,170 On April 21, 2026, while driving shortly after leaving my home, the EPC (Electronic Power Control) warning light suddenly illuminated and the engine warning light began flashing rapidly. The vehicle immediately began jerking, hesitating, and losing power. It started slowing down unexpectedly while in motion. This created a serious safety hazard. I was forced to reduce speed and maneuver to the side of the road to…

    NHTSA complaint #11732898 · source
11. Filed Apr 1, 202652,000 miNCFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an exhaust system malfunction warning light illuminated. Additionally, there was engine oil on the driveway. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer and during an oil leak inspection, the dealer found a fuel leak. The dealer confirmed that fuel was leaking from the vehicle and NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V651000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the VIN was not…

    NHTSA complaint #11728613 · source
12. Filed Feb 23, 2026TXEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    Vin # [XXX] Evap system hose-canister parts regulator valve. Check engine light stays on and this started in June 2025. Gorman McCracken Volkswagen Longview Texas diagnosed. February 1,2025 Low engine coolant light continues to come on. We have had to add coolant for the last two weeks. About 3 gallons used. The back up camera and navigation screen goes black often and has to be reset. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

    NHTSA complaint #11719840 · 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