In the two years I have had this car it has gone into limp home mode stating -??start/stop error-?? while I am drivig the vehicle. I have taken it to my dealership and they will not do anything to fix the problem. The vehicle has also cut off twice while I am driving it with no warning lights which has caused other Volkswagen models to be recalled

- Carthage, TN, USA

From the start, car regularly needed coolant topped off. Dealer said there was no issue. At 68,000 miles other mechanic noticed a major oil leak. Took it to dealer and needed cylinder head gasket replaced. Apparently there are many many people with a similar issue. I however did not discover it until I was out of warranty. They should not be getting away with this. This is a near $4,000 repair I have to come with out of pocket (plus interest) which is due to manufacturing defect and not simple wear and tear.

- Lancaster, PA, USA

2022, Volkswagen Taos VIN: [XXX] Dealer Servicing:Nailey Volkswagen, 1550 Mansell Road, Alpharetta, GA 3009 We have owned this vehicle since [XXX]/2022 and I-??m starting to regret buying it. We have had a ton of random things gone wrong with this vehicle, like Fluids Leak, Faulty Cylinder Head Gasket, Coolant Leak, Check Engine Light ON doesn-??t function sometimes. This Car stayed with Dealer Service Center more than in my drive way. We are completely fed up with this car., and we are totally concerned and scared as my son drives this car., with all the mechanical issues I am seeing, it-??s really getting worried of his security with this car. Overall, the car was with the DEALER is 7+ Months in the last 21 Months I own this car. I-??m super annoyed with this whole situation. Today I dropped it off again, after receiving the car just 5 days ago from OIL CHANGE and I see Check Engine Light ON-??. Dealer don-??t have LOANER CAR to support my son job and his classes during summer. Moreover, I am not comfortable taking the car back-?? you guys rather buy this back-?? or get a more stable model for my son-??. We cannot accept this car anymore-??. WE DON-??T FEEL SAFE FOR MY SON TO DRIVE THIS CAR., Appreciate your immediate attention into this for resolution-?? if not I need to find other ways going legal with this issue to US Government, BBB and so on-?? INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Johns Creek, GA, USA

Within weeks of leading car, EPC light flashing, check engine light, limp mode from 55 to about 30. I bought it to dealer said fixed. A few months later again, brought it to another dealer fixed it, said don-??t use eco mode and high tier gas. It was fine for a few months did it again two days ago. I shut the engine off and turned it on was fine. VW HQ said no new car. They will keep trying to fix it. Dealer won-??t change it. Dealer wants me to bring it in again-??.They will try something else. I explained to dealer and VWHQ this is very dangerous. Previous incident 11/2023, previous incident shortly after leasing the car. Each time told it was fixed and not.

- New Paltz, NY, USA

This vehicle was purchased new 1/2022 and it has had several issues that occurred: - 2/23 driving down the highway trying to accelerate onto the highway I pressed the gas pedal and it wouldn-??t accelerate for about 3-4 seconds then the check engine light came on as well as the car losing power - while driving the car the forward collision indicator has activated without at car being around and stops suddenly - if you put the car in reverse sometime the car will not go into drive so your basically waiting for the car to respond - I barely drive my car it has 19k miles I do not feel safe even driving this vehicle at this point. - when you take it to the dealership they say if it can-??t be reproduced they can-??t fix the issues no matter if I call and state there is a problem. I-??ve been a VW owner since 2005 and this vehicle has given me more problems then any VW I-??ve ever owned

- Pelham, AL, USA

The car completely shut off while driving it. This was not the first time this happened. The EPC and check engine lights are constantly on. I have brought the car several times to try to fix the problem, nothing works. I have also had to add radiator fluid twice. The car was sold to me during a stop sale that I had no idea about. I tried going through VW for a buy back that they were initially going to grant and then changed their mind once a fix for the recall was announced. Horrific company to deal with.

- Revere, MA, USA

I purchased my vehicle new on 12/31/21. The vehicle currently has 19,200 miles. The coolant light went on so I took it to the VW dealership as it was due for an oil change and tire rotation soon. The dealer indicated that the head gasket is leaking internally. The parts are on back order and there is no eta. From what I have researched regarding other 2022 VW Taos owners experiences with head gasket issues, it could be 30-90 days before I get my vehicle back (which the dealership has indicated is true). There appears to be a host of other issues that people are having with their 2022 VW Taos including rear brakes wearing way too fast and other engine issues. I have no concerns with how the dealership is managing this issue, however, based on my research, I am surprised a recall has not yet been issued. I am concerned about the lifetime health of my vehicle and the issues I may to deal with after the warranty ends, if the engine is already requiring major repairs after only 2 years and less than 20,000 miles.

- Saint Charles, IL, USA

My 2022 Volkswagen Taos 4 motion around 29,000 miles November 8, 2023 overheat warning light on, call toll to dealership results of head gasket problem part wait time at least 2 months but dealership offers free loaner car, but unfortunately dealership called me on December 29th the part not available until April that I have to return my loaner car that Volkswagen not available and I have drive my own car until part come, any I purchased 5 additional bumper to bumper warranty not even qualify any free loaner car for Volkswagen bad design.

- Waterford , MI, USA

The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at a complete stop, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle stalled and jerked. The contact stated that the failure was persistent and almost caused several crashes. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,500.

- Toomsuba, MS, USA

Volkswagen has a leaking head gasket and has been at the dealer for 3 months and Volkswagen and dealer do not have information on when part for the vehicle will arrive so the car is safe to drive

- Rio Rancho, NM, USA

On two occasions our Taos, when put in drive rolled backwards on a slight grade when the brake was released. The dealership says they cannot replicate the problem and suggests waiting 1.5 to 3 seconds after shifting to drive before releasing the brake. I don't think this is standard procedure, at least in any car I've ever driven and I've never heard of such a procedure in any car. In addition, the airbag light on the dash is currently on. The dealership diagnosed the problem as a damaged wire under the passenger seat. I inspected the wire and found a light gauge wire extending from the floorboard to the bottom of the passender seat, which is damaged, for reasons unknown, however is glaringly unprotected and vulnerable.

- Bend, OR, USA

2022 vw Taos had leaking coolant, notified by coolant warning light. Coolant replaced 3 times, but always low within a few weeks. Took to dealer and Taos diagnosed with a blown head gasket. Told car was unsafe to drive and dealer confirmed the problem. Have been waiting on the parts to fix for over 3 weeks. Also told the entire engine must be rebuilt to fix. Very concerning.

- Needham, MA, USA

My daughter was backing out of a parking place at a drive in restaurant. After backing up and shifting in to drive, the car would still only go backward. She put the car in park and she turned the car off and back on, shifted into drive and it still went in reverse. After turning off and on the car a second time, it was finally able to go forward.

- Calhoun, GA, USA

The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. Additionally, the vehicle failed to stop immediately while depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure but indicated that an intermittent failure of the electronic transmission control module was possible. The vehicle was not repaired, and the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 2,000.

- Severance, CO, USA

TAOS 2022 S model. Coolant level keeps dropping every 1K miles on average. Dealer admitted it is a head gasket issue. However, they do not have the parts to properly fix the issue. It has been over two months now since the dealer diagnosed head gasket issue with no ETA to repair due to lack of parts.

- Staten Island, NY, USA

This is for a 2022 VW Taos SEL. Vehicle is mildly driven commuter vehicle. Purchased NEW from VW in February 2022. It is end of July 2023, vehicle has now 10,300 miles. Issue presented as engine coolant low warning (red symbol) in October 2022, approx 8,000 miles on car. Vehicle has not shown any evidence on enclosed garage of dripping/leaking coolant. Contacted local VW dealership, upon inspection said they observed coolant below minimum and topped it off. Coolant light cam on again in early 2023 not 1000 miles later since first coolant warning. Contacted same VW dealership, upon inspection said same thing, observed coolant below minimum and topped it off. They stated that was likely a technician maybe didn't close the coolant cap fully, as well as "weather" affecting level. 1-2 month later, engine coolant light again. Contacted same VW dealership, upon inspection said they performed an engine pressure check and no issue found, but topped off low coolant. They stated as long as coolant level is maintained car is fine to drive, likely just burning a little coolant, and that inspections haven't revealed any leaks around engine. June 2023, near 10,000 miles, upon first start of day, a little white smoke emitting from exhaust, smells like burnt sugar somewhat, engine coolant shows just below minimum again. White smoke emitted every time start the car next day with same burnt sugar smell. Contacted same VW dealership to schedule appointment and when asked about what can/will be done, they stated there's no recall and that just another pressure check and visible inspection. Vehicle is used now just to drive to grocery, doctor appts... during drive there's noticeable loss of power when pressing on pedal for a car that in first 6 months had tremendous pep. It turns out the dealership only logged/recorded my visits TWICE, and has stated that they need to build more of a history for VW/dealership to escalate action to repair. Issue is head gasket leak.

- Silvis, IL, USA

The car is a 2022 and every few months I noticed I have to top-up the cooling/antifreeze. Finally I took it to the dealer on 7/6/23. They determined that the head gasket will need to be replaced. It is three weeks later and they still do not have even an ETA as to when the parts will arrive to perform the head gasket. I am still driving around with the possibility of the losing coolant will cause long term damage to the car. The manufacturer do not seem to care enough and the dealer is not answering my emails or calls.

- Staten Island, NY, USA

At approximately 17K miles, the vehicle indicated a low coolant condition via dashboard indicator. Reservoir levels had dropped by about 17oz. Vehicle now requires regular coolant top-up once every 1-2 months to maintain minimum levels.

- Salinas, CA, USA

The coolant level keeps going low. I have to top off the coolant antifreeze on a weekly basis. I can find any leaks and no spots under the car when parked over night. This is a wide issue with TAOS 2022 owners and VW does not seem to acknowledge this issue. Please help us!!

- Staten Island , NY, USA

The engine lag is extremely dangerous. It takes 2-3 full seconds for the ending to engage at full throttle. The risk of an accident is severe due to the total lack of responsiveness.

- Chicago, IL, USA