This vehicle has a known manufacturer defect of the head gasket, causing coolant to leak out, and possible engine overheating. This issue was announced in a service bulletin by Volkswagen in 2023 but a recall was not issued. I did not find out about this until after my warranty expired, and the dealership recommended a $5,000 replacement.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11764661 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

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 under warranty. Shouldn’t this be a safety recall? The side panels next to the speedometer won’t load anything either. Anything except the speed won’t come up in the middle, just loops and says “starting compass” then “compass is not available”. No setting on the display screen, no radio or phone, etc. just black. The speed, mi. to empty, temp., and cruise control work. Along with the gas gage and temp. gage. I read it may need a USB update using an OTIS machine? Infotainment update.? TSB-91-23-03?

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11759242 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

while driving a 2022 VW Taos started experiencing a strong wobble in the front driver side tire. It started on a 2.5 hour drive back from dropping my son off at college. While accelerating from 0-40 MPH the wobble would be very strong. After reaching 45 MPH it leveled off. It would wobble more turning or moving to the left than the right side. It was frightening to drive my hour long commute and worry if my tire was going to fall of or, worse yet, would I crash. I could not get in to the VW dealership for a few days prior to this starting. I did not have any lights or warning signs prior to this. When I first spoke about the problem to a few places they were suggested the lug nuts were loose, or perhaps a tire bearing went bad. I took it to my VW dealer and they said the issue was the steering rack and I was originally quoted $7,500 to fix it. Steve at my dealership was great and moved mountains to get the price lowered and my car repaired. However I find it hard to believe that 4 year old car with 80,000 miles on it should have this kind of major repair. I had to rent a car for a few days and then VW was able to provide me with loaner. I have had issues with my 2022 VW since I purchased it during Covid and just wonder if that is that is part of the issue. Cheaper parts being used - perhaps not tested or as reliable. I just wanted to report this and see if any other 2022 VW TAOS's were experiencing the same issue and if a TSB should be issued or a recall. I had one thing fixed in the past and then a recall was issued but I was denied reimbursement since I did not use VW parts to fix the problem. I am trying to avoid that from happening again. I have owned VW's for over 20 years and I appreciate their dependability, gas mileage and longevity as I drive a lot. thank you.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11711807 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

I am submitting this complaint because the driver's seat belt does not fit me properly despite using all available factory adjustments. I am an adult female who is 5 feet 2 inches tall. The driver's seat is adjusted to its highest position, and the shoulder belt height adjuster is set to its lowest position. Even with these adjustments, the shoulder belt crosses and rubs against my neck instead of resting across the middle of my shoulder and chest. This has been an issue since I purchased the vehicle. The discomfort has become increasingly severe over time and now causes me to repeatedly reposition the belt while driving because it presses against my neck. I am concerned that the restraint system does not properly accommodate shorter adult drivers. While the seat belt remains fastened, the fit is poor enough that it creates a distraction during vehicle operation and raises concerns about occupant protection in a crash. I am requesting that NHTSA evaluate whether the seat belt geometry in the 2022 Volkswagen Taos provides an appropriate fit for shorter drivers and whether similar complaints have been reported by other owners.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11752378 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

My 2022 Taos has major paint defects where the paint is just peeling off. I took it to dealer around 40k miles and told them about it and they said it was out of warranty already and nothing they could do for me. After doing research I see many other people with same car and same complaint online so I took it to a body shop and they confirmed what everyone online is saying that my vehicle appears to never have gotten primer before it was painted in the areas that the paint is chipping away

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11762797 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov