2022 Subaru Outback vs 2022 Volkswagen Taos
Two suvs from the same model year, side by side. Every figure is a raw NHTSA/EPA count — not normalised by how many were sold.
Side by side: 2022 Outback has fewer recorded recall campaigns (4 vs 6), and 2022 Taos has fewer recorded owner complaints (304 vs 455). Both carry NHTSA crash ratings, and both have EPA fuel-economy data.
| Metric | 2022 Subaru Outback | 2022 Volkswagen Taos |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 6 |
| Owner complaints | 455 | 304 |
| NHTSA investigations | 0 | 0 |
| NHTSA crash rating | Rated by NHTSA | Rated by NHTSA |
| EPA fuel economy | Available | Available |
How to read this
- A green check marks the lower raw count — fewer recorded issues, not a declared winner.
- Complaint totals are not normalised by vehicle population; a big-seller shows more of everything.
- Where a rating or EPA record is absent, that is missing data — not evidence of safety.