The 2022 Volkswagen Taos marks the debut of a compelling compact SUV in the VW lineup, and safety is a key consideration for potential buyers. This report provides a detailed overview of the 2022 Vw Taos safety ratings, derived from rigorous testing conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Understanding these ratings is crucial for making informed decisions about vehicle safety.
Small Overlap Front Crash Test: Driver-Side Evaluation for 2022 VW Taos
The driver-side small overlap front crash test simulates a collision where only a small portion of the vehicle’s front end impacts a barrier. This test is particularly challenging for vehicle structures. For the 2022 VW Taos, the driver-side small overlap front test results are as follows:
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall | Good (G) |
| Structure and safety cage | Good (G) |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | Good (G) |
| Chest | Good (G) |
| Hip/thigh | Good (G) |
| Lower leg/foot | Good (G) |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics | Acceptable (A) |
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These results indicate that the 2022 VW Taos performed well in the driver-side small overlap front crash test. The structure and safety cage held up effectively, earning a “Good” rating, and injury measures for the driver were also rated “Good” across all body regions assessed – head/neck, chest, hip/thigh, and lower leg/foot. However, the driver restraints and dummy kinematics were rated as “Acceptable,” suggesting an area for potential improvement.
Detailed measurements from the driver-side small overlap front test are provided below:
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | VTN2113 |
| Lower occupant compartment intrusion | |
| Lower hinge pillar max (cm) | 8 |
| Footrest (cm) | 4 |
| Left toepan (cm) | 3 |
| Brake pedal (cm) | 1 |
| Parking brake (cm) | – |
| Rocker panel lateral average (cm) | 2 |
| Upper occupant compartment intrusion | |
| Steering column | 4 |
| Upper hinge pillar max (cm) | 5 |
| Upper dash (cm) | 6 |
| Lower instrument panel (cm) | 6 |
Driver injury measures
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | VTN2113 |
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 233 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | -0.1 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 20 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.29 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 31 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 4.4 |
| Right | 0.1 |
| Knee displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 11 |
| Right | 0 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Maximum tibia index | |
| Left | 0.55 |
| Right | 0.36 |
| Tibia axial force (kN) | |
| Left | 1.8 |
| Right | 0.9 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 55 |
| Right | 56 |
For more in-depth information about the small overlap front test, you can refer to About the small overlap front test.
Small Overlap Front Crash Test: Passenger-Side Evaluation for 2022 VW Taos
The passenger-side small overlap front crash test evaluates the safety performance for the front passenger in a similar collision scenario as the driver-side test. The 2022 Volkswagen Taos passenger-side small overlap front test yielded the following ratings:
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall evaluation | Acceptable (A) |
| Structure and safety cage | Marginal (M) |
| Passenger injury measures | |
| Head/neck | Good (G) |
| Chest | Good (G) |
| Hip/thigh | Good (G) |
| Lower leg/foot | Good (G) |
| Passenger restraints and dummy kinematics | Good (G) |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | Good (G) |
| Chest | Good (G) |
| Hip/thigh | Good (G) |
| Lower leg/foot | Good (G) |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics | Good (G) |
Image: Summary of 2022 VW Taos passenger-side small overlap front crash test performance.
In the passenger-side small overlap test, the 2022 VW Taos achieved an “Acceptable” overall rating. While passenger injury measures and restraints were rated “Good”, the structure and safety cage received a “Marginal” rating. This indicates that while occupant protection is generally good, structural performance on the passenger side could be improved.
Detailed measurements for the passenger-side small overlap front test are provided below:
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on passenger side
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | VTP2202 |
| Lower occupant compartment intrusion | |
| Lower hinge pillar max (cm) | 15 |
| Footrest (cm) | 12 |
| Right toepan (cm) | 6 |
| Center toepan (cm) | 4 |
| Rocker panel lateral average (cm) | 2 |
| Upper occupant compartment intrusion | |
| Center dash (cm) | 10 |
| Upper hinge pillar max (cm) | 11 |
| Upper dash (cm) | 15 |
| Right lower dash (cm) | 14 |
Passenger injury measures
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | VTP2202 |
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 100 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.9 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 13 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.16 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 23 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 0.1 |
| Right | 4.9 |
| Knee displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 8 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 3 |
| Maximum tibia index | |
| Left | 0.26 |
| Right | 0.76 |
| Tibia axial force (kN) | |
| Left | 1.4 |
| Right | 1.5 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 34 |
| Right | 34 |
Driver injury measures
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | VTP2202 |
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 134 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.0 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 10 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.16 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 32 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 0.0 |
| Right | 0.1 |
| Knee displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 1 |
| Right | 0 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 3 |
| Maximum tibia index | |
| Left | 0.29 |
| Right | 0.18 |
| Tibia axial force (kN) | |
| Left | 0.8 |
| Right | 0.9 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 46 |
| Right | 45 |
For a deeper understanding of the small overlap front test, visit About the small overlap front test.
Moderate Overlap Front Crash Test: Original Evaluation of 2022 VW Taos
In the moderate overlap front crash test, a significant portion of the vehicle’s front end impacts a deformable barrier. This test is designed to represent a common type of frontal collision. The 2022 VW Taos performed admirably in this test:
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall evaluation | Good (G) |
| Structure and safety cage | Good (G) |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | Good (G) |
| Chest | Good (G) |
| Leg/foot, left | Good (G) |
| Leg/foot, right | Good (G) |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics | Good (G) |
Image: 2022 VW Taos performance in the original moderate overlap front crash test.
The 2022 Volkswagen Taos achieved a “Good” rating in the moderate overlap front crash test, the highest possible rating. All measured categories, including structure/safety cage and driver injury measures for head/neck, chest, and legs/feet, were rated as “Good”. This demonstrates robust frontal crash protection.
Technical measurements from the moderate overlap front test are detailed below:
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | VTF2118 |
| Footwell intrusion | |
| Footrest (cm) | 3 |
| Left (cm) | 4 |
| Center (cm) | 4 |
| Right (cm) | 1 |
| Brake pedal (cm) | 4 |
| Instrument panel rearward movement | |
| Left (cm) | 0 |
| Right (cm) | 0 |
| Steering column movement | |
| Upward (cm) | -3 |
| Rearward (cm) | -6 |
| A-pillar rearward movement (cm) | 0 |
Driver injury measures
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | VTF2118 |
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 244 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.3 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 9 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.22 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 33 |
| Legs | |
| Femur force – left (kN) | 1.4 |
| Femur force – right (kN) | 0.2 |
| Knee displacement – left (mm) | 0 |
| Knee displacement – right (mm) | 0 |
| Maximum tibia index – left | 0.33 |
| Maximum tibia index – right | 0.46 |
| Tibia axial force – left (kN) | 1.7 |
| Tibia axial force – right (kN) | 2.4 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 54 |
| Right | 109 |
Learn more about the original moderate overlap front test at About the original moderate overlap front test.
Side Crash Test: Original Evaluation for 2022 VW Taos
The side crash test simulates a vehicle being struck on the side by another vehicle or object. The 2022 Volkswagen Taos demonstrated excellent side impact protection:
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall evaluation | Good (G) |
| Structure and safety cage | Good (G) |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | Good (G) |
| Torso | Good (G) |
| Pelvis/leg | Good (G) |
| Driver head protection | Good (G) |
| Rear passenger injury measures | |
| Head/neck | Good (G) |
| Torso | Good (G) |
| Pelvis/leg | Good (G) |
| Rear passenger head protection | Good (G) |
Image: Side impact crash test ratings for the 2022 VW Taos.
The 2022 VW Taos earned a “Good” overall rating in the side crash test. All driver and rear passenger injury measures, as well as head protection, were rated “Good.” This signifies excellent protection in side-impact collisions for occupants in both front and rear seats.
Key technical measurements from the side crash test are listed below:
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Test ID | VTS2121 |
|---|---|
| B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver’s seat (cm) | -21.0 |
| Negative numbers indicate the amount by which the crush stopped short of the seat centerline. |
Driver injury measures
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | VTS2121 |
| Head HIC-15 | 244 |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.0 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.4 |
| Shoulder | |
| Lateral deflection (mm) | 41 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 1.3 |
| Torso | |
| Maximum deflection (mm) | 26 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 24 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 5.77 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.30 |
| Pelvis | |
| Iliac force (kN) | 1.0 |
| Acetabulum force (kN) | 2.0 |
| Combined force (kN) | 3.0 |
| Left femur | |
| L-M force (kN) | 0.5 |
| L-M moment (Nm) | 41 |
| A-P moment (Nm) | 31 |
Passenger injury measures
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | VTS2121 |
| Head HIC-15 | 217 |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.4 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.7 |
| Shoulder | |
| Lateral deflection (mm) | 34 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 1.3 |
| Torso | |
| Maximum deflection (mm) | 26 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 21 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 6.99 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.30 |
| Pelvis | |
| Iliac force (kN) | 1.3 |
| Acetabulum force (kN) | 2.1 |
| Combined force (kN) | 3.0 |
| Left femur | |
| L-M force (kN) | 0.8 |
| L-M moment (Nm) | 45 |
| A-P moment (Nm) | 49 |
For more details on the original side crash test, please visit About the original side crash test.
Roof Strength Test for 2022-23 VW Taos Models
The roof strength test evaluates a vehicle’s resistance to roof crush in a rollover accident. The 2022 Volkswagen Taos demonstrated robust roof strength:
| Overall evaluation | Good (G) |
|---|---|
| Curb weight | 3,157 lbs |
| Peak force | 19,870 lbs |
| Strength-to-weight ratio | 6.29 |
Image: 2022-2023 VW Taos roof strength test performance summary.
The 2022-23 VW Taos received a “Good” rating in roof strength. The strength-to-weight ratio of 6.29 significantly exceeds the minimum requirement, indicating a strong roof capable of withstanding rollover forces.
Further information about the roof strength test can be found at About the roof strength test.
Head Restraints & Seats Evaluation for 2022 VW Taos
Whiplash protection in rear-end collisions is assessed through head restraint and seat evaluations. The 2022 VW Taos equipped with manual cloth seats received an “Acceptable” rating:
| Overall evaluation | Acceptable (A) |
|---|---|
| Dynamic rating | Acceptable (A) |
| Seat/head restraint geometry | Good (G) |
Image: Ratings for 2022 VW Taos head restraints and seats.
The overall “Acceptable” rating for head restraints and seats on the 2022 VW Taos is composed of a “Good” rating for seat/head restraint geometry and an “Acceptable” dynamic rating. This suggests adequate whiplash protection in rear-impact collisions.
Technical measurements for this test are provided below:
| Seat type | Manual cloth seat |
|---|---|
| Geometry | |
| Backset (mm) | 38 |
| Distance below top of head (mm) | -30 |
| Seat design parameters | |
| Pass/fail | Fail |
| Max T1 acceleration (g) | 13.3 |
| Head contact time (ms) | 71 |
| Force rating | 1 |
| Neck forces | |
| Max neck shear force (N) | 0 |
| Max neck tension (N) | 334 |
More information on head restraint and seat testing is available at About the head restraint & seat test. Note that IIHS tests currently only apply to front seats.
Headlight Ratings for the 2022 VW Taos: Multiple Trim Levels Assessed
Headlight performance is critical for nighttime driving safety. The IIHS evaluated three different headlight variations available on the 2022 Volkswagen Taos:
SEL Trim Headlights: Good Rating
- Trim level(s): SEL trim
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Low-beam headlight type | LED projector |
| High-beam headlight type | LED projector |
| Curve-adaptive? | Yes |
| High-beam assist? | Yes |
| Overall rating | Good (G) |
Image: Headlight ratings for the 2022 VW Taos SEL trim.
The LED projector headlights on the SEL trim of the 2022 VW Taos earned a “Good” overall rating. Both low beams and high beams provided good visibility on straightaways and curves. The high-beam assist feature compensates for some limitations of the low beams on curves. Some glare was noted from the low beams.
Technical measurements for the SEL trim headlights:
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Trim level(s) | – SEL trim |
| Low-beam headlight type | LED projector |
| High-beam headlight type | LED projector |
| Curve-adaptive? | Yes |
| High-beam assist? | Yes |
| Overall rating Applies to 2022-25 models | G |
| LOW BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) | Amount glare exceeded threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 117.8 m | None |
| Straightaway left edge | 69.8 m | None |
| 250m radius right curve, left edge | 101.2 m | 42.8% |
| 250m radius left curve, right edge | 67.6 m | None |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 85.1 m | 76.6% |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 72.5 m | None |
| HIGH BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 151.6 m |
| Straightaway left edge | 145.6 m |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 104.2 m |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 90.2 m |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 84.7 m |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 77.7 m |
S & SE Trims with Convenience Package Headlights: Marginal Rating
- Trim level(s): S trim equipped with Convenience package, SE trim equipped with Convenience package
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Low-beam headlight type | LED reflector |
| High-beam headlight type | LED reflector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | Yes |
| Overall rating | Marginal (M) |
Image: Headlight ratings for 2022 VW Taos S and SE trims with Convenience package.
The LED reflector headlights on the S and SE trims equipped with the Convenience package received a “Marginal” overall rating. Low beam visibility was fair on straightaways but inadequate on curves. High beam visibility was good on the right straightaway but inadequate elsewhere. High-beam assist provides some compensation. Glare was not an issue with these headlights.
Technical measurements for these headlight variations:
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Trim level(s) | – S trim equipped with Convenience package – SE trim equipped with Convenience package |
| Low-beam headlight type | LED reflector |
| High-beam headlight type | LED reflector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | Yes |
| Overall rating Applies to 2022-25 models | M |
| LOW BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) | Amount glare exceeded threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 87.3 m | None |
| Straightaway left edge | 48.7 m | None |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 52.1 m | None |
| 250m radius left curve, right edge | 47.3 m | None |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 42.1 m | None |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 43.3 m | None |
| HIGH BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 154.6 m |
| Straightaway left edge | 114.1 m |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 60.8 m |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 58.3 m |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 46.2 m |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 47.2 m |
S & SE Trims (Standard Headlights): Marginal Rating
- Trim level(s): S trim, SE trim
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Low-beam headlight type | LED reflector |
| High-beam headlight type | LED reflector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | No |
| Overall rating | Marginal (M) |
Image: Headlight performance ratings for standard headlights on 2022 VW Taos S and SE trims.
The standard LED reflector headlights on the S and SE trims (without Convenience package) also received a “Marginal” overall rating, identical to the Convenience Package headlights. Performance is similar, with fair low beam visibility on straightaways and inadequate visibility on curves. High beam visibility is good on the right straightaway but inadequate elsewhere. These headlights lack high-beam assist.
Technical measurements are the same as the Convenience Package headlights:
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Trim level(s) | – S trim – SE trim |
| Low-beam headlight type | LED reflector |
| High-beam headlight type | LED reflector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | No |
| Overall rating Applies to 2022-24 models | M |
| LOW BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) | Amount glare exceeded threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 87.3 m | None |
| Straightaway left edge | 48.7 m | None |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 52.1 m | None |
| 250m radius left curve, right edge | 47.3 m | None |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 42.1 m | None |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 43.3 m | None |
| HIGH BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 154.6 m |
| Straightaway left edge | 114.1 m |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 60.8 m |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 58.3 m |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 46.2 m |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 47.2 m |
For more information on headlight evaluations, refer to About the headlight evaluation.
Front Crash Prevention: Vehicle-to-Vehicle Performance of 2022 VW Taos
Front crash prevention systems can significantly reduce or prevent collisions. The 2022 VW Taos offers an optional Front Assist system:
System Details
- Optional Front Assist (with Autonomous Emergency Braking and Pedestrian Monitoring)
Package Name
- Optional IQ.DRIVE S Package
- Standard on SE and SEL trims
Overall Evaluation
Applies to 2022 models
| Overall Rating | Superior |
|---|---|
| Superior with optional equipment |
Image: Vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention ratings for 2022 VW Taos with optional Front Assist.
With the optional Front Assist system, the 2022 VW Taos achieves a “Superior” rating for vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention. The system meets forward collision warning requirements and successfully avoided collisions in both 12 mph and 25 mph tests.
Learn more about the original front crash prevention test at About the original front crash prevention test.
Front Crash Prevention: Pedestrian (Day) Performance of 2022-25 VW Taos
Pedestrian detection and prevention systems are increasingly important for urban safety. The 2022-25 VW Taos with optional Front Assist was evaluated for pedestrian (day) crash prevention:
System details
- Optional Front Assist (with Automatic Emergency Braking and Pedestrian Monitoring)
Overall evaluation
This rating applies to 2022-25 models of the following trim lines: S trim equipped with IQ.Drive S package, SE trim, SEL trim
| Overall Rating | Basic |
|---|---|
| Basic with optional equipment |
Image: Daytime pedestrian front crash prevention ratings for 2022-2025 VW Taos with optional Front Assist.
The 2022-25 VW Taos with optional Front Assist earns a “Basic” rating for daytime pedestrian front crash prevention. It avoided collisions in 12 mph crossing child and crossing adult scenarios. In 25 mph crossing scenarios, impact speed was reduced. The system failed to slow in parallel adult scenarios.
Crossing child
- In the 12 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision.
- In the 25 mph test, impact speed was reduced by 9 mph.
Crossing adult
- In the 12 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision.
- In the 25 mph test, impact speed was reduced by 14 mph.
Parallel adult
- In the 25 mph test, this vehicle failed to slow.
- In the 37 mph test, this vehicle failed to slow. A warning was issued 0 seconds before impact.
Further details on pedestrian front crash prevention testing are available at About the pedestrian front crash prevention test.
Front Crash Prevention: Pedestrian (Night) Performance of 2022-25 VW Taos
Nighttime pedestrian detection is even more challenging. The 2022-25 VW Taos with optional Front Assist was also tested for pedestrian (night) crash prevention:
Night
System details
- Optional Front Assist (with Automatic Emergency Braking and Pedestrian Monitoring)
Overall evaluation
This rating applies to 2022-25 models of the following trim lines: S trim equipped with IQ.Drive S package, SE trim, SEL trim
| Overall Rating | Basic |
|---|---|
| Basic with optional equipment |
Image: Nighttime pedestrian front crash prevention ratings for 2022-2025 VW Taos with optional Front Assist.
The 2022-25 VW Taos maintains a “Basic” rating for nighttime pedestrian front crash prevention when equipped with the optional Front Assist system. It avoided collisions in 12 mph crossing adult scenarios using both low and high beams. In 25 mph crossing scenarios, impact speed was reduced by 14 mph. The system failed to slow in parallel adult scenarios at night.
Crossing adult
- In the 12 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision when using its high beams. When using its low beams, this vehicle avoided a collision.
- In the 25 mph test, impact speed was reduced by 14 mph when using its high beams. When using its low beams, impact speed was reduced by 14 mph.
Parallel adult
- In the 25 mph test, this vehicle failed to slow when using its high beams. When using its low beams, this vehicle failed to slow.
- In the 37 mph test, this vehicle failed to slow when using its high beams and a warning was issued 0 seconds before impact. When using its low beams, this vehicle failed to slow and a warning was issued 0 seconds before impact.
More details regarding nighttime pedestrian front crash prevention testing can be found at About pedestrian front crash prevention test.
Child Seat Anchors (LATCH) in 2022-25 VW Taos
Ease of use for child seat anchors is important for families. The 2022-25 VW Taos received a “Good” rating for its LATCH system:
Rating applies to 2022-25 models
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall evaluation | Good (G) |
| Vehicle trim | S |
| Seat type | cloth |
Image: LATCH system ease-of-use rating for 2022-2025 VW Taos.
The 2022-25 VW Taos has two rear seating positions with complete LATCH hardware and one additional position with a tether anchor. The LATCH system was rated “Good” overall, indicating it is easy to use.
Details by seating position
| Position | Rating |
|---|---|
| 1 | |
| Tether anchor | Easy-to-find location, no other hardware could be confused for anchor |
| Lower anchors | Not too deep in seat, not too much force needed to attach, easy to maneuver around anchors |
| 2 | |
| Tether anchor | Easy-to-find location, no other hardware could be confused for anchor |
| Lower anchors | None available |
| 3 | |
| Tether anchor | Easy-to-find location, no other hardware could be confused for anchor |
| Lower anchors | Not too deep in seat, not too much force needed to attach, easy to maneuver around anchors |
Technical measurements for the LATCH system:
Seat position 21
3
| Lower anchor A | Open access rated, Visible depth, 0 lbs Force, 82 degrees Clearance angle |
|---|---|
| Lower anchor B | Open access rated, Visible depth, 0 lbs Force, 78 degrees Clearance angle |
| Tether anchor | Middle seatback Location, Yes Confusing hardware present, Yes Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor, Not measured Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH |
Seat position 22
2
| Lower anchor A | No lower latch for this seat position |
|---|---|
| Lower anchor B | No lower latch for this seat position |
| Tether anchor | Middle seatback Location, Yes Confusing hardware present, Yes Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor, Not measured Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH |
Seat position 23
1
| Lower anchor A | Open access rated, Visible depth, 0 lbs Force, 80 degrees Clearance angle |
|---|---|
| Lower anchor B | Open access rated, Visible depth, 0 lbs Force, 81 degrees Clearance angle |
| Tether anchor | Middle seatback Location, Yes Confusing hardware present, Yes Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor, Not measured Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH |
For more information on child seat anchor evaluations, visit About the child seat anchor evaluation.
Conclusion: 2022 VW Taos Safety Performance
The 2022 VW Taos demonstrates a strong safety profile, achieving “Good” ratings in key crash tests like moderate overlap front, side, and roof strength. While the passenger-side small overlap front test resulted in an “Acceptable” rating and headlight ratings vary by trim, the Taos offers robust protection overall, especially when equipped with optional front crash prevention features. Prospective buyers considering the 2022 VW Taos can be assured of a vehicle designed with safety in mind.
