got a 2022 back in 2021, brand new for my wife, the vehicle is great, i change the oil every 5k, take care of it with regular maintenance. It is not the first turbocharged vehicle we own. I think the problem is that people just don't know how to take care of a vehicle and don't understand how delicate all these 1.5t engines are (not only VW), it is not your typical 4 or 6 cyl engine. Warm up is important, cool down is important. Read a little about turbos, you will learn a lot an avoid some of the issues pointed here. The rear brakes, yeah, that was an issue, and wasn't happy about it.
@@jnoriegao trust me I know about turbos my first car was a 1986 Chrysler laser. Those turbos all went at 50,000 miles. Your right the tiny turbo engines now a days need more care. Glad to hear you’re having success.
I have a 2023 that I’ve had for almost 2 years and just hit 30k miles. I came from a Lexus and my TAOS 4 motion is the best vehicle I’ve ever had. The interior space and mpg is amazing. I’ve had ZERO issues with it. It looks brand new.
Just find it a bit on the cheap side on the interior. No problem if it was sub 20K, but at that price, they could have made interior materials a bit better.
@@bmw803sub 20k? Do you mean 30k? At this price range your looking at 28k USD for new Hyundai, Kia or Subaru SUV ... Volkswagen regardless of performance, will always carry a higher premium than american or asian brand
Things were so bad that VW did a "stop ship" on this model. While it doesn't help those who purchased inventory before the stop ship That is commendable. I am waiting till spring to make sure the issues are resolved and will carefully look at the VIN number of the unit I purchase but there is no other small SUV/CUV you can purchase with a true AWD system and a dual-clutch transmission for the same price as FWD/CVT equipped competitor.
The did a stop ship on the china models before USA or Canada btw. At least VW rectifies and warranties the issue and doesnt ignore it and pretend like its not happening.
I’m pretty sure the head gasket issue was resolved in 2024. I heard if a few issues with the brake pads though. I would do aftermarket pads if it comes up. Good luck
I have had this car for 2 years, no problems, I am very satisfied. The Taos is really economical, actually achieving 28 mpg plus in real use. The only problem it has is poorly programmed audio. I only use MP3 player. The problem is that every time you turn the vehicle off and on again, it automatically returns to the first song on the list. I tried various options, I set it to always play, random, but unfortunately it's still the same. The dealer doesn't know the answer, maybe he doesn't want to say that it's a paid option, maybe it's specifically to buy satellite radio. Maybe someone knows how to correct it?
I got this TAOS 2022 for almost two years now mileage 20K and recently replaced rear brake pads and rotor completely worn out I brought it back to dealer to replace it as it was too early to get this problem though they replaced it for free upon telling them it should last at least for 30k mileage average. so far no other issues found and still like it. Thinking of trading it for ATLAS 2024 SE the things is expensive and I will lose a lot like my previous payment will goes to nothing plus need another deposit so I will ended up buying a new car.
No other sub-compact SUV with cooled seats either, or the great MPG. I hope VW can sort those issues out! From what it seems all of the "Covid" era cars came with lower quality. Apparently some suppliers ran out of parts so VW had to source them from lesser quality suppliers to have the cars ship.
Girlfriend had to get the head gasket replaced at 26k miles. The turbo burned out at 31k miles. There’s a weird grinding noise now when turning the steering wheel left and right. VW told us to wait till the grinding noise gets worse to replace it? lol! This is a 2023 Taos sel awd 4motion. I told her to go with the Tiguan because it’s been in production since like 2010 or something while the Taos barely started in 2021. Be wary before you purchase this vehicle.
I keep having the low coolant light coming on for the last four months I’ve taken into the shop several times finally this time I threw a fit and made them do a diagnostic check on it and come to find out it has a blown head gasket With them now because I am not driving a 2023 with a blown head gasket or a car that’s had a blown head gasket I hate vw I want my Chevy back
@@7gsharkI had 2 kids killed in a car wreck so I looked up just safety and it was a 5 so I traded my 2023 equinox in for this Taos 🤦🏻♀️That was the worst mistake I made
I was on a used car site and found 30 2023 versions all under 7,000 miles. I was so confused on why there was so many for great prices. Now I know. Thank you
Well i just purchased a 2024 comfortline black edition black on black today, hope they have the issues figured out, I also own a 2015 golf sportwagen tdi 6sp manual that's flawless that i love
I’m getting the 2024 model so hopefully nothing happens, I love the features and the performance this vehicle comes with. Maybe they ironed out the kinks in the 2024 models
@@mar9belle I can’t speak for this person but they do get it fixed but one of my concerns is what they damaged fixing this issue. I have also heard from many people that they had to get it fixed again after 5000 or so miles
I own a 2023 and love the car. I did have the rear brake issue which vw replaced and a radio issue which had a software fix. I get 36mpg on the highway and the car is roomy with a comfortable ride.
We have 18,000 km on our 22 taos.. went in for the first maintenance and the dealership wanted to charge almost $1,000 between oil change and rear brakes (rotors and pads) .. VW calls the rear brake issue a brake extension not a recall and put an expiry on it, but we didn't get a notification about it. Waiting for a response from VW if they will still cover it... We're definitely not happy about this issue, but otherwise it's been a good vehicle.. We'll see what the future holds.
@IAmJeka engine oil should be done every 5-6K miles. They're all the same. Toyota had the same 10K mile interval and they had to change that as they had problems with engines. They're only concerned getting passed the warranty period. Nothing else matters.
@@7gshark coolant is fine, she needs rear brakes now which just so happens to go along with the next service oil change brake fluid and tire rotation this upcoming Saturday.
I literally just bout a certified 23 with 8600k on it 2 weeks ago. I had no idea about the head gasket problem untill recent. I've already had jerky dsg problems and an ESP warning light. What are my options? I should've went with the trax even though it doesn't have AWD.
The new trax is awesome and very affordable. Check caravana sometimes they offer great deals. If you trade it in for a Chevy you typically get a tax credit ( around $500 for your amount), good luck
@@gtohavoc7257 youre right! Also transmission issues they are ignoring. And VW correct all their issues. This guy is oblivious to good cars and manufacturers!
I love the look of VW, but you'd have better luck with a Hyundai Kona or a Kia Seltos nowadays. Costs right about the same, but they have better quality overall and a much better warranty. The repairs are also a lot cheaper when things go wrong out of warranty compared to VW.
That’s pretty much why I made this video, to warn people. You should try to get them to buy it back. Several people had success with that. Also you can try the lemon law if enough problems occur. I feel for you. I was highly interested in this vehicle until I read a bunch of disastrous reviews
@@7gshark I will try the buy back hopefully that works they don’t even have a loaner car for me so I haven’t had a car for a week now and don’t know when I will have one 🤦🏻♀️
@@7gsharkmy uncle had a great relationship with this VW dealership. We’ve gotten like 15 cars in total between him, my cousins, their partners and I. I haven’t had one in a while cause I sold my Jetta in 2021 and made money out of it. So yea we were gonna stick with them cause we get the OTD price and negotiate and usually wait until one of those days they just need to sell lol. But honestly if I can find a deal like that at Toyota then I should probably stick to Toyota
I've been tracking the issues on a few forums and I think the 2024 is much, much better in terms of the rear brakes and head gasket. I still see a lot of little issues, but those big ones seems to be ending. good luck
@@DKennett2013 thanks for the reply. Some people think I’m just making this stuff up but facts are facts. And if you owned one of these and it spent weeks at the dealer it really hurts. Did you trade it in for something else?
@@gsharkseven2871 HRV has way more reported issues. Oil consumption. Failing CVT tranmission, coolant loss, brakes, steering and suspension issues, electrical issues, fuel system issues, failing climate systems, low quality paint, sticking and lagging accelerator, failing window gaskets, etc. Cmon research man youre a pro! Oh wait… And Honda is ignoring some of the biggest issues. Its sad because Honda used to be so dependable but in the last couple years they have really failed. My job surrounds cars, values and know vehicle issues to determine value.
I have one of those. Yeah so these two issues are real: 1) head gasket (currently waiting for the part to arrive) 2) squeaky rear breaks. at least they fixed both for free, dont really care.
I've change brakes twice already and its been squeaking again for months now. Just finished sending the lawyers the form they had sent me re the faulty brakes for the model and year. Haven't had the gasket problem yet or its there and i don't know. Just hoping i don't have that to deal with.
Small Turbo engine are a problem all together. Hondas 1.5 Turbo that are used in The Civic, Accord and CRV blow head gaskets too. I’ve done them with as little as 44k up to 168K miles… so it’s not just VW!
As a lifelong VW fan (on my 8th VW) don't buy this Taos. These are horribly unreliable with multiple engine, transmission (dsg with 4motion) and electrical issues. Ask me how. My partner has a '23 with less than 15k miles and has had multiple issues with the transmission and EPC light coming on. If you go online (as well as the VW forums) you will see the terrible reliability data on the Taos. Run dont walk away from this vehicle. When my GLI required a new CV axle (under warranty thank goodness) the dealer gave me a brand new Taos service loaner with 300 miles on it. It literally broke down (car went into limp home mode) and stalled out in the middle of a busy intersection! The service loaner Taos had to be towed back to the dealer.
I have 2022 taos the brake noise was there since new and low coolant gasket problem as well , i had to pay for my brakes at 20k miles because i bought 26 month ago . Wait listed for head gasket
Bullshit review. Rare cases, not the norm. The people that have problems go online and complain, the ones that don't (like me) have no complaints. No issues for 2 years on my 22 model, one recall for the fuel line.
Regretting leasing a 2024 Taos since the first hour back at my house. The back up camera doesn’t show clearly on rain and with a little bit of fog simply doesn’t work at all, almost feel blind trying to look at the camera on a foggy day. The seats are hard like rock, I couldn’t notice that right away on the 5 minutes that I had test driving the car. A week later on March 2nd 2024 I can say that this is the most uncomfortable little car that I ever drove in my entire life! Do not buy or lease this junk!
I just leased one today. But I’ll be honest, I had a 2022 Tiguan SE I bought and traded in for a 2024 Taos SE and that car the seats are stiff as hell too. Must be most of their cars. My Tiguan backup camera was clearer and a larger screen
Just bought the 2024 Highline model new. Hopefully it lasts if I maintain it properly. So far with 1,100 km zero issues (yeah, it's new), but I do have some minor complaints more like design issues. But overall I fucking LOVE this car. It's super cool.
Normal for a new model to have issues, never be an early adopter with something as important and expensive as a vehicle. Give it at least 2 years. Seems like the 2024s are much better overall.
I just traded my 2022 Taos. With only 20,000 miles on it..lots of brake noise and was having to add coolant. I took a hit on it when I traded it off for my 2023 Camry. No regrets letting it go.
I have an 2022 SE, I categorically disagree with this entire vid. No issues with my car. Could they have put more tech into the car, YES but other than that I am satisfied.
Just tried one at the dealership. It could not accelerate. The engine who just choke and lose power a couple times per second, making the entire car shake. Guy told me bad spark plug from the factory. Didn’t believe one word.
My mom had a MKIV 2001 VW Jetta 1.8T auto almost 20+ years ago and that car had this same issue! For us, the car would shake and lose power when the car was still (ie. waiting at a stop light), or WORSE....it would lose power mid turn. I would make a turn and obviously, would have to slow down, so i applied the brakes, turn and then the power dies mid turn. We also had to replace the spark plugs at the dealership but that did nothing. Our main goto dealership couldn't figure it out so we went to another which figured it out but the problem comes back maybe a year later. I forgot what they did that remedied the problem. My mom eventually got rid of the car because of transmission issues. She got a 2006 Toyota RAV4 and no regrets. Sad part was it got totalled 6 years ago after it got rearended. Now, she drives a Subaru impreza. Still, can't believe this issue exists even today! WOW. I promised myself not to look at a VW after what my mom went through but it's so tempting because of their designs. But after watching this video, reading your comment and reading some of the horror stories, maybe i should ignore VW altogether.
400 likes say otherwise. Facts bro, facts. Just man up to the facts that the 2022 and 2023 models suck. Or you can read the reviews from consumer reports and many others.
They had their problems. Just like any other company. It's just that there's a bias towards Toyota, that people regurgitate and think that they never do any wrong.
@@asharista3152 well yes you are tight but at least it’s not in the shop all the time. I really wish Volkswagen took more time to engineer it better. It’s a awesomel looking car
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got a 2022 back in 2021, brand new for my wife, the vehicle is great, i change the oil every 5k, take care of it with regular maintenance. It is not the first turbocharged vehicle we own. I think the problem is that people just don't know how to take care of a vehicle and don't understand how delicate all these 1.5t engines are (not only VW), it is not your typical 4 or 6 cyl engine. Warm up is important, cool down is important. Read a little about turbos, you will learn a lot an avoid some of the issues pointed here. The rear brakes, yeah, that was an issue, and wasn't happy about it.
@@jnoriegao trust me I know about turbos my first car was a 1986 Chrysler laser. Those turbos all went at 50,000 miles. Your right the tiny turbo engines now a days need more care. Glad to hear you’re having success.
How did you fix the noise on the brakes ?
I have a 2023 that I’ve had for almost 2 years and just hit 30k miles. I came from a Lexus and my TAOS 4 motion is the best vehicle I’ve ever had. The interior space and mpg is amazing. I’ve had ZERO issues with it. It looks brand new.
@@nhuff73 how’s it holding up? Brakes, head gasket? Thanks for any input
Just find it a bit on the cheap side on the interior. No problem if it was sub 20K, but at that price, they could have made interior materials a bit better.
@@bmw803sub 20k? Do you mean 30k? At this price range your looking at 28k USD for new Hyundai, Kia or Subaru SUV ... Volkswagen regardless of performance, will always carry a higher premium than american or asian brand
30k miles is nothing lmao. Unreliable German car sympathizeers "oh my head gasket didn't blow up 30k baby miles"
@@ncg8224 totally agree. There should be zero worry and zero problems at that low of miles
Things were so bad that VW did a "stop ship" on this model. While it doesn't help those who purchased inventory before the stop ship That is commendable. I am waiting till spring to make sure the issues are resolved and will carefully look at the VIN number of the unit I purchase but there is no other small SUV/CUV you can purchase with a true AWD system and a dual-clutch transmission for the same price as FWD/CVT equipped competitor.
Yeah I agree this small suv does have a lot of plus side. I like your strategy!
Wow I didn’t realize that
I was researching it from your comment and the stop ship was back at the end of summer of 2021. So a 2024 should be good to go.
The did a stop ship on the china models before USA or Canada btw. At least VW rectifies and warranties the issue and doesnt ignore it and pretend like its not happening.
Seems like those workers in Puebla had too much Tequila on the job.
I have a 2024 SE fwd and it's been great so far, we will see with time.
I’m pretty sure the head gasket issue was resolved in 2024. I heard if a few issues with the brake pads though. I would do aftermarket pads if it comes up. Good luck
I have had this car for 2 years, no problems, I am very satisfied. The Taos is really economical, actually achieving 28 mpg plus in real use. The only problem it has is poorly programmed audio. I only use MP3 player. The problem is that every time you turn the vehicle off and on again, it automatically returns to the first song on the list. I tried various options, I set it to always play, random, but unfortunately it's still the same. The dealer doesn't know the answer, maybe he doesn't want to say that it's a paid option, maybe it's specifically to buy satellite radio. Maybe someone knows how to correct it?
@@michaelburgdorff6492 great to hear
I got this TAOS 2022 for almost two years now mileage 20K and recently replaced rear brake pads and rotor completely worn out I brought it back to dealer to replace it as it was too early to get this problem though they replaced it for free upon telling them it should last at least for 30k mileage average. so far no other issues found and still like it. Thinking of trading it for ATLAS 2024 SE the things is expensive and I will lose a lot like my previous payment will goes to nothing plus need another deposit so I will ended up buying a new car.
Did you end up trading it in?
No other sub-compact SUV with cooled seats either, or the great MPG. I hope VW can sort those issues out!
From what it seems all of the "Covid" era cars came with lower quality. Apparently some suppliers ran out of parts so VW had to source them from lesser quality suppliers to have the cars ship.
Yeah I agree. Great car with great options
Girlfriend had to get the head gasket replaced at 26k miles. The turbo burned out at 31k miles. There’s a weird grinding noise now when turning the steering wheel left and right. VW told us to wait till the grinding noise gets worse to replace it? lol! This is a 2023 Taos sel awd 4motion. I told her to go with the Tiguan because it’s been in production since like 2010 or something while the Taos barely started in 2021. Be wary before you purchase this vehicle.
@@rolandbegaye thanks for the feedback, maybe people will start listening
@@7gshark or at-least invest in the premium VW warranty if anyone loves the car so much! Lol.
I keep having the low coolant light coming on for the last four months I’ve taken into the shop several times finally this time I threw a fit and made them do a diagnostic check on it and come to find out it has a blown head gasket
With them now because I am not driving a 2023 with a blown head gasket or a car that’s had a blown head gasket
I hate vw I want my Chevy back
Yea check out the new trax, they made it bigger. Or go for the equinox I had a few of those on lease and they did good for me. Good luck
@@7gsharkI had 2 kids killed in a car wreck so I looked up just safety and it was a 5 so I traded my 2023 equinox in for this Taos 🤦🏻♀️That was the worst mistake I made
@@christinemercer8891 sorry to hear that. That’s an impossible thing to deal with.
Get a Tiguan instead, the TSI 2.0 is far better motor for durability and reliability.. I have one with 100k without no problems
Yes I’m hearing really good things about the Tiguan. Thanks!!!!
I was on a used car site and found 30 2023 versions all under 7,000 miles. I was so confused on why there was so many for great prices. Now I know. Thank you
Yes exactly, I’m glad you avoided this
You get a warranty with them
Well i just purchased a 2024 comfortline black edition black on black today, hope they have the issues figured out, I also own a 2015 golf sportwagen tdi 6sp manual that's flawless that i love
@@toslow9045 yea just the Taos is an issue for Vw. From what I heard the issues in my video are resolved, good luck
I’m getting the 2024 model so hopefully nothing happens, I love the features and the performance this vehicle comes with. Maybe they ironed out the kinks in the 2024 models
I haven’t seen any issues with the 2024 so yes hopefully they got it figured out. Good luck and enjoy
@@7gshark If you see or hear anything please make a video on it 🙏🏻
@@myrons_onesixthcollection sure will. I do follow several groups and no major issues reported
@@7gshark Are those groups on Facebook? Would you mind telling the name of the groups, I would love to join. Thank you 🙂
@@myrons_onesixthcollection yes they are. You should be able to search groups in fb but I’ll try to find the exact names
Hey, do you know what my 2016 Mitsubishi outlander sport has 315,000 miles and hardly any problems at all
Amazing that’s very cool!!!
Surprisingly Ive heard good things on the Outlanders. I was still hesitant but everyone I know loves theirs.
Mitsubishi has been underrated lately. They are way more reliable now.
@@ayeadam have the transmission every 50,000 cvt is pain innyhe butt
I can speak from experience. The head gasket issues are real luckily my car was still under warranty.
@@thecool398 good to hear that feedback
Were they able to fix head gasket issue w/out recurrence?
@@mar9belle I can’t speak for this person but they do get it fixed but one of my concerns is what they damaged fixing this issue. I have also heard from many people that they had to get it fixed again after 5000 or so miles
I own a 2023 and love the car. I did have the rear brake issue which vw replaced and a radio issue which had a software fix. I get 36mpg on the highway and the car is roomy with a comfortable ride.
@@richardglass2816 yes the car is super nice except for all the issues
We have 18,000 km on our 22 taos.. went in for the first maintenance and the dealership wanted to charge almost $1,000 between oil change and rear brakes (rotors and pads) .. VW calls the rear brake issue a brake extension not a recall and put an expiry on it, but we didn't get a notification about it. Waiting for a response from VW if they will still cover it... We're definitely not happy about this issue, but otherwise it's been a good vehicle.. We'll see what the future holds.
Don't go to STEALERS. Find a good mechanic thru word of mouth and you'll be ahead.
Wait the first maintenance at 18k? That’s crazy though. Should have gone way before
@IAmJeka engine oil should be done every 5-6K miles. They're all the same. Toyota had the same 10K mile interval and they had to change that as they had problems with engines. They're only concerned getting passed the warranty period. Nothing else matters.
I just bought Volkswagen tiguan 2023 I had engine light, powertrain problem. Etc but I like the design.
Yes I agree the design of most Volkswagen are great. They need to shore up their quality issues. Good luck to you
Yes I agree the design is outstanding, just horrible quality 😂
The design is awesome
@@japanwatchconnection yes kind of like Toyotas made in Japan
Besides an EVAP canister issue this past January, this car has been flawless for my girlfriend for almost 2 years.
hope you have good luck, but I would suggest checking your brakes, and coolant level
Any issues yet? Brakes or gaskets
@@7gshark coolant is fine, she needs rear brakes now which just so happens to go along with the next service oil change brake fluid and tire rotation this upcoming Saturday.
@@kevs2good133 great thanks for the update. Glad you are having good luck
I literally just bout a certified 23 with 8600k on it 2 weeks ago. I had no idea about the head gasket problem untill recent. I've already had jerky dsg problems and an ESP warning light. What are my options? I should've went with the trax even though it doesn't have AWD.
The new trax is awesome and very affordable. Check caravana sometimes they offer great deals. If you trade it in for a Chevy you typically get a tax credit ( around $500 for your amount), good luck
@@7gshark the trax tho? 😅 Dont buy a trax.
I’ve heard the trax is having some electrical issues and GM is not fixing anything.
@@gtohavoc7257 youre right! Also transmission issues they are ignoring. And VW correct all their issues. This guy is oblivious to good cars and manufacturers!
@@gtohavoc7257 I know the blazer was a disaster so they just stop selling it
I love the look of VW, but you'd have better luck with a Hyundai Kona or a Kia Seltos nowadays. Costs right about the same, but they have better quality overall and a much better warranty. The repairs are also a lot cheaper when things go wrong out of warranty compared to VW.
Hyundai and Kia reliability is terrible just like VW lol.
I have a 2023 with a blown engine and still Carless I hope they figure out something soon I will never own a vw again
That’s pretty much why I made this video, to warn people. You should try to get them to buy it back. Several people had success with that. Also you can try the lemon law if enough problems occur. I feel for you. I was highly interested in this vehicle until I read a bunch of disastrous reviews
@@7gshark I will try the buy back hopefully that works they don’t even have a loaner car for me so I haven’t had a car for a week now and don’t know when I will have one 🤦🏻♀️
Brand new car has warranty so at least u get your money back
VW should never be compared to Toyota let alone Lexus. There's no way a VW is built better than Lexus.
@@marcelpatel9017 amen totally agree
I had loads of Volkswagen cars this one is the best 2024 Taos SE 💯👍
@@Risteard156 really good to hear. Sounds like the 2024 got the kinks worked out
Would you say to choose the Tiguan better then?
Most definitely, if you must buy a vw
@@7gsharkmy uncle had a great relationship with this VW dealership. We’ve gotten like 15 cars in total between him, my cousins, their partners and I. I haven’t had one in a while cause I sold my Jetta in 2021 and made money out of it.
So yea we were gonna stick with them cause we get the OTD price and negotiate and usually wait until one of those days they just need to sell lol.
But honestly if I can find a deal like that at Toyota then I should probably stick to Toyota
Do you think the 2024 will still have the same issues
I've been tracking the issues on a few forums and I think the 2024 is much, much better in terms of the rear brakes and head gasket. I still see a lot of little issues, but those big ones seems to be ending. good luck
Time will tell. My friend got a 2023 Taos in Sept and has put over 28,000 K on it, and no issues yet. Drives it from coast to coast.
He got the Canadian model so I'm wondering if there are differences in the US and Canadian models.
It should be way better.
@@rps1689it’s probably exactly the same
At least vw will fix the problems. GM will just ignore everything!
Honestly you are so right. The engine problem on the old equinox was never fixed
Vw had some leaking sunroof problems. So they gave everyone an extended warranty outside of the factory warranty.
Taking the jump on an SE for the wife. Our dealer offers warranty forever for first owner.
I think if you are getting the 24 you should be ok. I haven’t heard of any problems with the head gasket on them. Best of luck!!
I had a 22 and can confirm it is absolute turd.
@@DKennett2013 thanks for the reply. Some people think I’m just making this stuff up but facts are facts. And if you owned one of these and it spent weeks at the dealer it really hurts. Did you trade it in for something else?
It’s a good summary on why to avoid this vehicle. I have the Honda hrv and I love it. It also has great packaging as you call it❤
You do realize the HRV has wayyyyy more reported issues right? Funny you use multiple accounts to try to keep the comments your way. 😅
@@ayeadam not sure what that means? But seriously dude
@@gsharkseven2871 HRV has way more reported issues. Oil consumption. Failing CVT tranmission, coolant loss, brakes, steering and suspension issues, electrical issues, fuel system issues, failing climate systems, low quality paint, sticking and lagging accelerator, failing window gaskets, etc. Cmon research man youre a pro! Oh wait… And Honda is ignoring some of the biggest issues. Its sad because Honda used to be so dependable but in the last couple years they have really failed. My job surrounds cars, values and know vehicle issues to determine value.
Just put a stage 2 on my taos and I couldn't be any happier. Unitronic reached out to me to test run their stage two file with burbles.
Sounds badass
What year
@@7gshark 2022
I have one of those. Yeah so these two issues are real:
1) head gasket (currently waiting for the part to arrive)
2) squeaky rear breaks.
at least they fixed both for free, dont really care.
I've change brakes twice already and its been squeaking again for months now. Just finished sending the lawyers the form they had sent me re the faulty brakes for the model and year. Haven't had the gasket problem yet or its there and i don't know. Just hoping i don't have that to deal with.
Totally agree I regret buying it
I think the 2024 might be ok but the 22 and 23 are scary bad
You might be right but not worth the risk imho
Can confirm I’m having the coolant/head gasket issue with my 2022 Taos SE AWD
Are you losing coolant, if so then most likely you do
Small Turbo engine are a problem all together. Hondas 1.5 Turbo that are used in The Civic, Accord and CRV blow head gaskets too. I’ve done them with as little as 44k up to 168K miles… so it’s not just VW!
As a lifelong VW fan (on my 8th VW) don't buy this Taos. These are horribly unreliable with multiple engine, transmission (dsg with 4motion) and electrical issues. Ask me how. My partner has a '23 with less than 15k miles and has had multiple issues with the transmission and EPC light coming on. If you go online (as well as the VW forums) you will see the terrible reliability data on the Taos. Run dont walk away from this vehicle. When my GLI required a new CV axle (under warranty thank goodness) the dealer gave me a brand new Taos service loaner with 300 miles on it. It literally broke down (car went into limp home mode) and stalled out in the middle of a busy intersection! The service loaner Taos had to be towed back to the dealer.
There’s also a brand new recall for this vehicle
Name the recall? Not one of the two mentioned in this video. 😅
I have 2022 taos the brake noise was there since new and low coolant gasket problem as well , i had to pay for my brakes at 20k miles because i bought 26 month ago . Wait listed for head gasket
@@mar9belle I think you can put a claim in with Vw to get reimbursed for the brakes
@@7gshark
How i heard someone received a letter to attach invoice but i don’t have that letter?
@@mar9belle yeah contact Vw directly they’ll probably give you that money back
Bullshit review. Rare cases, not the norm. The people that have problems go online and complain, the ones that don't (like me) have no complaints. No issues for 2 years on my 22 model, one recall for the fuel line.
Actually is the norm for 2022, check every magazine review. Now 2024 is way better. I don’t want to mean but stop drinking the kool aid
@@Bizija123 read all the comments supporting this video
Regretting leasing a 2024 Taos since the first hour back at my house. The back up camera doesn’t show clearly on rain and with a little bit of fog simply doesn’t work at all, almost feel blind trying to look at the camera on a foggy day. The seats are hard like rock, I couldn’t notice that right away on the 5 minutes that I had test driving the car. A week later on March 2nd 2024 I can say that this is the most uncomfortable little car that I ever drove in my entire life!
Do not buy or lease this junk!
Amen on that. Lucky you are only leasing
I just leased one today. But I’ll be honest, I had a 2022 Tiguan SE I bought and traded in for a 2024 Taos SE and that car the seats are stiff as hell too. Must be most of their cars. My Tiguan backup camera was clearer and a larger screen
Just bought the 2024 Highline model new. Hopefully it lasts if I maintain it properly. So far with 1,100 km zero issues (yeah, it's new), but I do have some minor complaints more like design issues. But overall I fucking LOVE this car. It's super cool.
I think you’ll be fine at this point. Enjoy the car it’s nice as long as there are no major issues
Normal for a new model to have issues, never be an early adopter with something as important and expensive as a vehicle.
Give it at least 2 years. Seems like the 2024s are much better overall.
There is an issue with the windshield design. My windshield has cracked twice. Time to trade it in.
The Taos is a good looking machine, but it’s very middle of the pack. Not sure what car you’rere talking about though, what’s a Towis???
Good comment, it’s the new Vw
Yeah my friend owns the 2022 and complete disaster. He traded it in for a loss😢😢😢😢
Get a Honda hrv
So is the 2023
I just traded my 2022 Taos. With only 20,000 miles on it..lots of brake noise and was having to add coolant. I took a hit on it when I traded it off for my 2023 Camry. No regrets letting it go.
I have an 2022 SE, I categorically disagree with this entire vid. No issues with my car. Could they have put more tech into the car, YES but other than that I am satisfied.
90 percent have bad head gaskets.
Yep there is like a 1500 person waiting list to get the part, crazy…
The Taw-esss rules!
I agree when it’s not in the shop getting fixed
Just tried one at the dealership. It could not accelerate. The engine who just choke and lose power a couple times per second, making the entire car shake. Guy told me bad spark plug from the factory. Didn’t believe one word.
You definitely dodged a bullet
My mom had a MKIV 2001 VW Jetta 1.8T auto almost 20+ years ago and that car had this same issue! For us, the car would shake and lose power when the car was still (ie. waiting at a stop light), or WORSE....it would lose power mid turn. I would make a turn and obviously, would have to slow down, so i applied the brakes, turn and then the power dies mid turn. We also had to replace the spark plugs at the dealership but that did nothing. Our main goto dealership couldn't figure it out so we went to another which figured it out but the problem comes back maybe a year later. I forgot what they did that remedied the problem. My mom eventually got rid of the car because of transmission issues. She got a 2006 Toyota RAV4 and no regrets. Sad part was it got totalled 6 years ago after it got rearended. Now, she drives a Subaru impreza.
Still, can't believe this issue exists even today! WOW.
I promised myself not to look at a VW after what my mom went through but it's so tempting because of their designs. But after watching this video, reading your comment and reading some of the horror stories, maybe i should ignore VW altogether.
I have Volkswagen 2024 S
I am not satisfied with brakes its disgusting if anyone have this experience let me know please 👎
We should listen to someone who doesn't even know how to pronounce the name of the car...
400 likes say otherwise. Facts bro, facts. Just man up to the facts that the 2022 and 2023 models suck. Or you can read the reviews from consumer reports and many others.
Yeah but every single thing he said was FACTS
Thanks for this very useful data.
OK, name one reliable VW produced in this century?
Love the comment. People are pissed at Vw
@@7gshark I have had 10 VW's own 2 right now no issues.
2016 VW jetta 220000K. No issues. People just are lazy and dont do proper maintenance on their vehicles
@@dustinjohnston2241 that’s awesome congratulations, I’m glad to hear done good news
2012 VW Jetta 140k miles, no issues
Mine needs a new engine. I hate this car so much.
@@DesertGrownWeed that’s a shame, it’s definitely going to hurt your resale value. Maybe try to sell it if you can get enough. Sorry to hear
Junk , way too many issues
VW TAOS 2022 … its a Limón 🤦♂️
I have a Volkswagen Tiguan!
@@TheTargetFandom you’re safe, good choice
@@7gshark thanks, my mom is too small for a Taos.
@@7gshark I have a 2023 White Volkswagen Tiguan
@@TheTargetFandom you mean your mom is to Small for an Atlas?
@@vivianabarnwell yeah... 🤣🤣
should really learn how to pronounce the name
This guy is like a busy body with a gripe based on Facebook bs no personal experience at all with the vehicle
@@eddiemaysm so I didn’t own my 2022? Lol you don’t even know me. Foolish comment
Go Toyota
I agree toyota has its act together
They had their problems. Just like any other company. It's just that there's a bias towards Toyota, that people regurgitate and think that they never do any wrong.
Do u think 2024 toas has same issues??
Looks like the head gasket is resolved
Still poor quality, I won’t buy it
He gives a crap you get a warranty with it
@@josephcox2201 so you want your car to be in the shop months?? Ohh but it’s covered lol. Why accept crap
it’s not pronounced “Tawas”. LOL.
Correct my mistake I just got back from Tawas Michigan
I just bought this car 😢
I hope it’s a 2024. Watch for low coolant. Good luck for sure
is it 2024?
What year. The 2022 was bad.
Dw just make sure you do oil changes and let the engine idle in the cold if you can
@@VerryJerry90 true that’s really good advice
Sounds about right. Nightmare car
Thanks for the comment. These hard core Vw owners are drinking the cool aid and just won’t accept facts
Tao-iss 😂
@@jacobvanderhooft2188 lol I agree
Tows. Like cows. Tawas is a city in michigan
I’ve actually been to both cities.
TAOESSSS 😂😂😂😂
@@TheSrt1582 yep right there with ya
I always buy toyota. Never have issues with them🎉
I love Toyota, but for some reason my Corolla Cross was overpriced in my opinion plus was a lemon so got rid of it.
@@rps1689 the L is priced ok but if you buy an xle you’re definitely over paying
You are part of the boring club. Congrats
@@asharista3152 well yes you are tight but at least it’s not in the shop all the time. I really wish Volkswagen took more time to engineer it better. It’s a awesomel looking car
@@powertools2375 yes I agree the Taos is a better feel when driving than a Toyota. Toyota feels a bit hollow.
Towes 😂
What a name, it’s almost as bad as some of the Kia’s
What a name, it’s almost as bad as some of the Kia’s
It’s because you are saying the name wrong lol 😂 look up how to say Taos online..
@@cathleengomez4612 that is a fact, but the car is still a disaster
Pronounce it correctly, please. Every vehicle has first year and second problems. Bad review
Thanks for the reply and input. Good luck
Hahahahah toyota lover
ALL BS
@@sundin2799 blown head gasket is not bs
@@7gshark was a recall and covered. Not denying that. You’re not denying your obvious bias either hahaha