Engine
1.5L 4-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
When it fails
The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.
Vehicle age when the failure occurred
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 319 of 319 complaints with a usable failure date.
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Engine & cooling
155 complaint records1 crash report
"Always running low on coolant Must have head gasket issues, dealer been saying no issues but been having to top off coolant..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse engine & cooling parts in the directory →
Fuel system
65 complaint records
"FUEL TANK SENOSOR HAS MALFUNCTIONED WITHIN 2 YEAR OF OWNING VEHICHLE. DEALER SAYS THE WHOLE FUEL TANK NEEDS TO BE CHANGED..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse fuel system parts in the directory →
Brakes
63 complaint records2 crash reports
"Many fuel system issues along with poor brakes create an unsafe vehicle even after the dealership was given several attempts to fix...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse brakes parts in the directory →
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V214000 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 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. | Normally free |
| 22V687000 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 TAOS vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive. The engine control unit (ECU) software may cause a stall when coming to a stop. | Normally free |
| 22V514000 | Equipment | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles. | Normally free |
| 22V176000 | Suspension | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan, Taos, and 2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. | Normally free |
| 21V651000 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 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. | Normally free |
| 21V615000 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Taos vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive. The engine control unit (ECU) software may cause a stall when coming to a stop. | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024485 2024-05-29 | Airbag | 4,764 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the owner's manual incorrectly describes the function of the passenger airbag indicator light. Safety Risk: This error does not affect the safety or function of the airbag. |
| 2023185 2023-03-29 | Fuel System | 671 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the fuel delivery module inside the fuel tank may fail. If this happens while driving, there could be a sudden loss of engine power. |
| 2022517 2022-09-15 | Engine | 9 | Issue: On a small number of models with 4Motion all-wheel drive, a software problem in the engine control unit (ECU) could cause the engine to stall when coming to a stop. |
| 2022382 2022-07-20 | Visual System | 23,553 | Issue: Under certain conditions, the rearview camera image may not appear on the center screen. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear. |
| 2022132 2022-03-23 | Suspension | 3,582 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the rear suspension knuckles could crack and/or break. A rear knuckle that breaks while driving could cause a sudden loss of vehicle stability. |
Show 2 more Canadian recalls
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021523 2021-08-20 | Fuel System | 1,063 | Issue: On certain vehicles, a quick connector for the fuel line in the engine compartment may not be secure. As a result, the connector could detach and cause a fuel leak. This could cause the engine to stall while driving. |
| 2021496 2021-08-06 | Engine | 915 | Issue: On certain models with 4Motion all-wheel drive, a software problem in the engine control unit (ECU) could cause the engine to stall when coming to a stop. Safety Risk: A loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| AEB FAQ May 2024 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Forward Collision Avoidance | These documents are for the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Limited Warranty Extension as part of the Class Action Settlement |
| VWP-24-04 May 2024 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Forward Collision Avoidance | These documents are for the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Limited Warranty Extension as part of the Class Action Settlement |
| VWP 22 18 Feb 2025 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Service Brakes | The Rear Brake Pad Limited Warranty Extension has been revised to include model year 2025 for Certain Volkswagen Jetta and Certain Volkswagen Taos vehicles. |
| VWP-25-06 May 2025 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Unknown Or Other | Volkswagen has extended the Warranty coverage for the Evap Leak Detection Pump (LDP) to 15 years or 150,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicles original in-service date, for certain 2022 Model Year Volkswagen vehicles. |
| V0126032083018_2 Sep 2026 | Engine | Update ECM Control Module Programming |
Show 55 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| TT 96 26 01 Sep 2026 | Lane Departure | Heat Sensative Trouble Shooting Explanation. | |
| V0116152014815_20 Sep 2026 | Engine | Suggested fuel additive | |
| TT 57 23 01 Sep 2026 | Unknown Or Other | Remove Key FOB battery for 20 seconds to restore proper operation. | |
| SM 39-2026 Sep 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided. | |
| V4622022067177_5 Aug 2026 | Service Brakes | Repair or Replace Information | |
| V0126032083018_1 Aug 2026 | Engine | Update Programming of the Engine/Motor Control Module -J623- | |
| VOS-26-47 Aug 2026 | Electrical System | This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: Part number 3Q0-959-435N software version number 1307 has incorrect coding. | |
| SM 04-2026 Aug 2026 | Power Train | This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided. | |
| V4418012043620_10 Aug 2026 | Steering | Warranty Alignment Worksheet | |
| V4015022033347_8 Aug 2026 | Power Train | Replacement instruction | |
| TT 00-13-04_7 Aug 2026 | Unknown Or Other | Permission to change Daily Order upgraded to RED Order | |
| V0026012081638_2 Aug 2026 | Unknown Or Other | Differences between a leak and seepage | |
| V9123042071790_3 Jul 2026 | Unknown Or Other | MIB3 Recovery Solution | |
| VOS-26-42 Jul 2026 | Electrical System | This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: DA 0019 - Hotfix 12-V battery test(s) – No battery diagnosis - Inconclusive test result. | |
| V9126042082628_2 Jul 2026 | Unknown Or Other | Over-the-Air Software Update Dealer Recovery Process | |
| V1718062017813_24 Jul 2026 | Engine | Oil Consumption Measurement and Electronic Oil Consumption Measurement | |
| V9426012082648_1 Jul 2026 | Visibility/Wiper | Replace the steering column switch for Ghost (mystery) activation. | |
| V9126042082628_1 Jul 2026 | Unknown Or Other | Over-the-Air Software Update Dealer Recovery Process | |
| V0125042078297_5 Jun 2026 | Engine | Update programming for Evap Emission Control System | |
| TT 10-18-02_2 Jun 2026 | Engine | Lubricating engine components before reassembly. | |
| TT 13-20-01_3 Jun 2026 | Engine | Instruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start. | |
| Customer email_91UB Jun 2026 | SOFTWARE UPDATE | Unknown Or Other | Your vehicle is currently eligible for the 91UB software update designed to: |
| Dealer 91UB Jun 2026 | SOFTWARE UPDATE | Unknown Or Other | This OTA update addresses a potential issue with special characters being broadcast over HD radio. |
| V6919012010479_17 Jun 2026 | Air Bags | Inquiries | |
| V1719012012855_81 Jun 2026 | Engine | Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards | |
| V9126032082145_1 Jun 2026 | Unknown Or Other | Emergency Call Module - J949- replacement part must be programmed to latest software. | |
| V0026012081638_1 May 2026 | Unknown Or Other | Difference between Component fluid leakage and seepage | |
| V9123032070941_3 May 2026 | Unknown Or Other | Update Programming of MIB Infotainment | |
| V9422012066639_6 Apr 2026 | Exterior Lighting | Condition is normal due to cold fresh air and humidity | |
| V9419012011521_21 Mar 2026 | Exterior Lighting | Moisture Accumulation | |
| VOS-26-21 Mar 2026 | Engine | This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the error message ERP0204E could occur during perform initial operation, software configuration, SVM... | |
| V9626012081474_1 Mar 2026 | Unknown Or Other | Update software for KESSY | |
| V0018092053065_6 Mar 2026 | Unknown Or Other | Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting | |
| V4521012062957_7 Mar 2026 | Forward Collision Avoidance | customer reports that the vehicle performed an unwarranted Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB). | |
| V9422022066761_4 Mar 2026 | Unknown Or Other | Damage Inspection of Park assist sensors | |
| VOS-26-15 Mar 2026 | Electrical System | This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct multiple test plans: All basic settings test for the following components - Fill and bleed cooling system... | |
| V5515032021354_9 Mar 2026 | Unknown Or Other | Paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment may not match the exterior paint color | |
| DC_VW_CF_Airbag Mar 2026 | Air Bags | The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent warning regarding counterfeit replacement airbag inflators that are being installed in used vehicles. | |
| V4826012080200_1 Jan 2026 | Steering | Assessment of Damage to steering wheel leather | |
| VOS-26-01 Jan 2026 | Electrical System | This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct a test that is not reading any information from the battery data module (BDM) and will output: | |
| V0125042078397_4 Dec 2025 | Engine | Engine/Motor Control Module software update for DTC 0456 | |
| V2715032016076_13 Dec 2025 | Electrical System | Diagnosis for Excessive Current Draw. | |
| SM 67-2025 Dec 2025 | Fuel/Propulsion System | This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward. | |
| V4418012043620_9 Dec 2025 | Suspension | Alignment Submission Form | |
| V9124052074273_6 Nov 2025 | Electrical System | A "How To" activate Car Net® 2.0 - Emergency Call Module and Communication Unit -J949-Vehicle is Offline (Not Connected) | |
| V4016012043146_4 Nov 2025 | Suspension | What is and what is not a leaking suspension strut. | |
| SM 60-2025 Nov 2025 | Electrical System | This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided. | |
| SM 57-2025 Nov 2025 | Engine | This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward. | |
| V4622022067177_4 Nov 2025 | Service Brakes | Warranty Instruction and guidance | |
| V4418012043620_8 Nov 2025 | Service Brakes | Alignment sheet submission. | |
| WLA-25-11 Oct 2025 | Engine | Coolant Bleed Procedure | |
| V0116132033805_11 Oct 2025 | Engine | Engine misfire diagnostic aid. | |
| V0123022069588_3 Oct 2025 | Engine | EVAP and Leak Detection Pump replacement components. | |
| V1917012022548_15 Oct 2025 | Engine | G12Evo can now be mixed with previous coolants. | |
| V3718022033975_14 Oct 2025 | Power Train | Cautions about using aftermarket transmission flush machines and aftermarket transmission fluids. |
Showing 60 of 486 distinct bulletins on file for this vehicle.
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Cold-start it yourself and listen for the first thirty seconds.Knocking, ticking that fades as it warms, or blue or white smoke on startup are the sounds of this vehicle's engine cluster. Check the oil level and the coolant color, and ask whether the engine or its head gaskets have ever been out.
- Smell for fuel and watch the first restart when hot.Hard starting when warm, hesitation under load, or any fuel odor near the tank or engine bay match this vehicle's fuel-system cluster. Check the recall table for fuel pump campaigns.
- Brake hard once from speed on an empty road.A pull to one side, a pulsing pedal, a pedal that sinks at a stop, or an ABS light that stays lit are the brake complaints on this vehicle presenting themselves.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 6 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask the dealer whether the warranty extension on file still applies to this VIN.The manufacturer issued 4 warranty extensions for this vehicle (see the service bulletins section). Extended coverage often runs by years or miles from the original sale, and a repair the seller paid for may have been free.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
The generic parts list for this vehicle has its own page: a search launcher for every system, filtered by fuel type and era but not by engine, trim, or brake type. It is not a diagnosis and not a fitment guarantee.
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