2022 Volkswagen Taos electrical system problems

What owners report

• “Fuel is running through the car faster then normal emergency break went off 10x when nothing was in the way or in front of me reported to dealer said nothing was wrong screen and electrical turns off when driving and all lights go off in dash then come back on after 2min dealer said nothing was wrong. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)”

  NHTSA complaint · filed 10/29/2026

• “the brake hubs started smoking and got hot. 9/13/26 I was rear ended but no warning was initiated or airbag. now I have no brake pads and was unable to stop. I had an oil change due 30thousand miles but Affenburg in Shilo IL turned me away. I'm not happy with the maintenance people for not helping this last year. I was not informed of my last recall or brake extension. this is a new car 2022 I expect better safety reminders and connection from Volkswagen. The bad brake system doesn't work. I do…”

  NHTSA complaint · filed 10/22/2026 · crash

• “Head gasket was replaced due to no cap and causing fuel and engine issues. Multiple electrical issues where cat states multiple warnings.on dash turns.on and off by itself. Battery low voltage on dash have had it to dealer more then 3x and they say everything is fine. Suspenshion rear and front gave been given issues was told after bringing to my dealer that both where broken and they couldn't tell me why when there is no collision or anything that could have caused it. Front sensor has fal…”

  NHTSA complaint · filed 10/20/2026

• “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 2nd gear as a precautio…”

  NHTSA complaint · filed 09/14/2026

• “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…”

  NHTSA complaint · filed 08/24/2026

• “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 keep driving.” Showed …”

  NHTSA complaint · filed 07/01/2026

• “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 me. As I dro…”

  NHTSA complaint · filed 06/13/2026

• “Electronic parking brake engaged randomly when getting gas and would not disengage letting me leave the pump”

  NHTSA complaint · filed 05/24/2026

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